Sunday, July 6, 2014

Beefs in a bonnet (product review)

My USG bonnet finally came yesterday. I originally wanted it in brown and light blue. I was reading articles on what colors are good on certain colors of horses and one of them said yellow actually looks good on bays. At first this sounded weird to me, but the more I thought about it, the more I liked it (I have a thing for yellow, even my engagement ring is a canary diamond). Of course, I didn't want the whole bonnet to be yellow. I ordered the brown with yellow(corn) trim.

He was not being very good about me getting a picture of it.

The corn is actually more of a cream color, but it looks really pretty on him. There is also supposed to be grey in there somewhere, but nothing on the bonnet looks even remotely grey. The braided cord looks gold. 

The quality is pretty good. There are a few flaws in the crocheting, but I'm not surprised since it was only $21 and am not going to get worked up over it.  I love the Lycra ears. It is a little big on him and I will definitely order a cob size for him next time. I don't particularly love how far it goes back onto their necks. Oh well. Beefs still looks really cute in the bonnet and it isn't horrifically big.


                          Such a suck-up.

Since Gunner had a bigger head, of course I had to try it on him.
I'm so fancy....
Being as he looked this handsome and the bugs are getting even worse, I just HAD to put it on him to pony in today. The fiancé said I could put it on Gunner when I ride him, but no way in hell was Gunner going to wear it when he took him. Men. A guy saw Gunner in the bonnet and said "I like his beanie!"


So Beefs gets a bonnet and Gunner gets a beanie. Whatever works. Beefs was happy that his mane and forelock were no longer attacking his ears and Gunner was happy to have the bugs kept away. Yep, I definitely need to order more colors. Then maybe a fancier one in a different brand to show in :)

19 comments:

  1. Nice color combo! Looks great on them :)

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  2. I love the colors on them!! I love bonnets :) I need to find myself some more since Red gets so irritated with bugs.

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  3. They are nice to have! I got mine online through VTO saddlery. They are a few dollars cheaper than most other places :)

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  4. As someone whose bay horse is subjected to wearing a yellow/buttercup bonnet, don't ever go full on yellow. It's awful. I like the subtle trim and cording on yours though!

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    1. I was wondering how that would look...thanks for the advice. I won't :)

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  5. Such handsome boys! I have a slight bonnet obsession. I am even having one custom made to match Bacon's ogilvy pad (grey base with white and dark purple cording). Only $35 shipped! I'll give you more details if you are interested!

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  6. Thank you! I'm totally interested and would love the info on them! Bacon is going to look awesome in her matching gear :)

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  7. I've been on a bonnet kick and I love them. Not only do they eliminate the fly and mane demons, they are so cute! I add sparkles...but how could I not with a horse named Diva? ;)

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    1. She wouldn't be a real diva without them :) I'm kind of starting to think of bonnets like shoes, you can never have too many...

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    2. Yes. This. I love bonnets! I have three--the beautifulest bedazzled navy blue one, plus a slightly bedazzled black one, plus the same usg one you have in case we need to look like grown ups (unlikely). I think it's time to pick up a couple more colors soon.

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  8. Love it!
    Beanie or bonnet it look fab on both boys - will also look great in Indi :D
    Grays can pull off all colour combos; they never look bad!

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    1. Thanks :) I will have to try it on her. I was thinking of ordering her a more girly colored one too. Assuming the one I have doesn't tick her off. She's a little funny about things like that....

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  9. Aww I think they both look adorable in the bonnet! The cream/yellow color is pretty I think!

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  10. Love it! These are definitely my favorite budget bonnets.

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    1. They really are are pretty good quality for the price.

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  11. Bonnets for everyone! I'm up to 6 now. If you want a custom bonnet but still cheap, try If The Bonnet Fits on facebook.

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