With Christmas music already in the air and a new horse to call my own, I wanted to hear some fellow COTHers xmas wish list for some inspiration. GO!
(in a perfect world, I’d love my board bill to be paid and some clinics but lets hear those materialistic things!)
I just wrote my holiday gift guide on my blog! Enjoy!
https://clairecumbee.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/holiday-gift-guide/
Might have just added that beautiful Asmar turtleneck to my list 
My family goes by the rule of making a list with things that fall into the following categories: something you want, something you need, something to read and something to wear.
Horse treats are ALWAYS on the list of course. This year I am hoping to get some human back on track clothes (the horse already has the turnout, saddle pads, quick wraps and no bows) such as leggings, shirts, gloves and socks. I am also compiling a list of horse-related books I would like. Other than that, there isn’t much else I want/ need.
I just saw Cuddl Duds (sold at Khols) just came out with BoT clothing. I’m thinking about giving them a try. I love you’re family’s list! I can think of much I really need or want but now I’ll look into some horsey books. Thanks for the inspo.
For me a second close contact saddle to make managing training and taking up of multiple horses every day easier. I would LOVE a second PS of Sweden bridle. The one I use every day is absolutely stunning and phenomenal quality. Never handled leather as soft and still looks brand new(with lots of care into maintaining it to mind you) despite the hundreds of hours it’s seen. Would love a differently style of it.
Very, very wishful thinking for a SoloShot to help record more of my rides and work with my young horse! Having someone available to video me has given me so much body awareness and I think helps us improve a bunch. Hints have been dropped, haha.
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Very, very wishful thinking for a SoloShot to help record more of my rides and work with my young horse! Having someone available to video me has given me so much body awareness and I think helps us improve a bunch. Hints have been dropped, haha. [/QUOTE
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DONT DO IT! I had one and finally got rid of it. It was the worst money I ever spent. Go on facebook and join the soloshot groups(one of them is soloshot for equestrians), and you will see the ridiculous amount of problems people have with their soloshots.
They are VERY difficult to actually set it up, and they are incredibly finicky. They only work outdoors IF the weather is clear without clouds. They don’t work near buildings or near large trees. If you can get it connected, they have zooming in and out issues(a problem the 2 most recent software updates still have not been able to fix), they don’t always follow you and lag(if they actually track you they don’t always stay centered). The list goes on and on and on. Honestly go join the 2-3 facebook groups for the soloshot and you will be shocked at the amount of issues people have. Dozens and dozens of people have expressed how regretful they have been to have bought it, and having owned it myself, I can fully vouch for all the issues I had because they were the same ones every other owner had.
I saw there is another similar device called Pixio I believe that I would research(also expensive), but would have to be better than the crappy soloshot. DO NOT BUY THE SOLOSHOT.
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Yikes, thanks! Had watched a couple reviews and it seemed decent, though definitely needs tracking improvements (as you said, centering issues!). But maybe the tech just isn’t quite there yet. Thanks again - that’s too much to waste on something that won’t do what I need it to do!
I have new stirrup leathers, a Kentucky horse wear quarter sheet and ummm not much else on my wish list.
I have an older SoloShot and it does what it’s supposed to do. Set-up takes some practice, but it’s a good option if you’re alone. For me anyway. If I’m not so picky about wanting the camera to follow me, I slap up my Polaroid Cube camera and it works really well. Just no zooming.
The only thing I can really think of that I could use for my list is a new elastic breastplate for my TB. I think I have everything else i need!
My husband asked me last night if there was anything else I wanted for Christmas. Honestly, I hadn’t thought about it too much.
I asked for a new pair of Ariat paddock boots b/c mine are finally starting to wear down after 5-6 years. I’m not sure what else to ask for since I know he’s not going to let me get a new Voltaire…
Keep coming with the wish lists! I need ideas
I had an older SoloShot (2) and it was a pain to set up - it took 20+ minutes to calibrate and set up the tracking. But it did its job and it was helpful. I ended up not using it much because the setup was too much of a pain. At one point the base started malfunctioning and SoloShot sent me a brand new one, no questions asked, which worked great. I was impressed with their customer service.
Recently got the new one (SS3, optic 25 camera) and it takes literally 2 minutes to calibrate and has worked great every time. A couple other people at my barn have them and love them. Maybe it’s because we only have outdoor arenas in SoCal so we’re basically using it in the optimal way? Regardless, I wouldn’t be too scared of the technology. I know more people for whom it works than people who have issues.
Sadly, I’m actually almost to the point where I have all the affordable horse things I need. Of course I’d like another high-end saddle, and is there really such a thing as too many breeches?
I did just finally get my farm logo designed, so my list this year consists of a lot of embroidered clothing sporting said logo, and all my friends/family should expect to get such items too!
I also always ask for farm stuff: fencing materials, gates, more jumps, etc.
All I want for Christmas is for it to stop raining so I can ride again. Just kidding, sort of.
I’d love a rose gold One K helmet this year but I don’t think it’s going to happen. We aren’t big gift givers at Christmas time and it’s not really in the budget this year. We shall see.
Mountain Horse Sovereign Tall Boots (https://www.doversaddlery.com/mtn-hrs-soverign-field-boot/p/X1-380631/)
and
Trauma Void Helmet (https://www.backontrackproducts.com/Trauma-Void-EQ3-Smooth-Shell-Helmet-p383.html)
Both in Brown, please, Santa…
For Christmas (and all year long) I would just love it if we could get more of the people in my division at the same shows as me.
#tiredofpayingbigbucksandgettingnopointsormoulah
Outside of that hoping to find another barely used pair of front zip Volants in my size.
(9.5 medium height slim calf if anyone has any!!)
Em
I want a nice wool quarter sheet which I can use either under my saddle or over my legs, and I’ve resigned myself to custom ordering it as it appears these aren’t commonly made.
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I disagree with this. While my soloshot isn’t perfect I am eternally grateful for it. In general it has worked well and I find it super helpful.
If you can live with Navy and green I have one that I would love to swap out for something waterproof.
Em
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