Charleigh's Cookies

If there is one thing we can agree upon it's that our horses ALL love cookies! With so many different brands and flavors on the market how does one choose?

I think a lot of people have taken a dive down the path of what's the most popular at their local tack store as well as finding a cheap bag with a large quantity of treats inside.

A few months ago I was introduced to Charleigh's Cookies, one word AMAZING. Not only do the horses love these treats but they are all organic, and sugar free !!

Cordelia Wolf and her daughter Charleigh started making these cookies in their kitchen as a wholesome healthy treat for their horses- and it is still run by Cordeila herself- so you don't have to worry about these being cheaply made in a factory. (You can find Charleigh and her pony in all the ads :)


Trust me on this... the flavor (and yummy smell) of Charleigh's Cookies is not compromised without the sugar and additives that a lot of cookies unfortunately have hidden in them. 

Why would you want to feed your beloved horse a bunch of cheap ingredients ridden with sugar? 

Now what's so wonderful about Charleigh's is that they smell amazing and I would have to assume taste great because people keep coming back saying their horses are addicted! If you so desire to these are completely edible for people too ;)

When people are contemplating buying Charliegh's Cookies I have them smell inside and the deal is done- smells like a bakery inside each case.

There are three different flavors: 

• Sweetheart Swag (my favorite), a dash of cinnamon inside
• Southern Swag, each cookie topped with a fresh Georgia Peach 
• Essential Swag, the original cookie 

The base ingredients include: rolled barley*, rolled oats*, flaxseed*, wheat bran*, unsulphered blackstrap molasses* & cracked corn.

* indicates organic ingredients 

Charleigh's offers a ton of options for purchasing:

• 1 lb XOXO jar, mini bite size cookies done in the essential swag flavor $16.95
• 2 lb jars- all flavors $19.95
• 2lb gift box- all flavors, and comes in a cute box complete with a ribbon! $19.95
• 4 lb jar- all flavors $33.95
• 6.5 XOXO bucket- Essential Swag $62.50

& for the repeat customers (which happens ALOT!)
Club Charleigh's- All flavors, includes a 15Lb initial bucket,and each month you receive a 17lb refill bag $106

Equestri LifeStyle carries the Charleigh's Cookie 2lb jars, gift boxes & 1 lb XOXO jars, or you can visit their website for more info and ordering !

Find Charleigh's on Facebook

Oh and make sure to check out the Charleigh's Cookies blog each week for fun stories from Cordellia and Charleigh!

Noel Asmar Polo Shirts

Because lets be honest.... why would you want to wear a cotton polo shirt anymore?

Equestri LifeStyle has always carried Asmar but we just recently picked up the polos and we are so glad we did- especially with summer fast approaching!

This polo shirt is EVERYTHING- the fabric is made from my most favorite Asmar material which is a wonderful soft sport fabric (no heavy cotton here!) AND it has UPF5o protection.

It is cut a tad longer than an average polo so you don't have to worry about it coming un-tucked (so annoying)

-and, the colors are kind of amazing, so bright and fresh.

Oh and it washes very well in the washing machine- the stains pretty much just roll right off. 

After riding in this polo I guarantee you will be kicking all your other polo shirts to the curb. 

Sizes: XS-2XL
Colors: Turquoise, Hot Pink, Orange, Red, Chocolate, Heather Grey, White, Navy, Black
Priced at $80

Turquoise Polo 

Hot Pink polo paired with the "Alexa" belt from Lionheart belts

Lionheart Belts

So I think that it's always fun to find new and exciting brands that not a ton of people have seen and also stuff you can't find at your local tack store.

Soo... today I added a new belt line to our store called, Lionheart belts & they are so cute!

I stumbled upon these belts a few weeks ago when I was vending down in San Juan Capistrano, a lady had walked into the tent and the first thing I noticed was her colorful belt. Of course this is my favorite way of finding new brands so I asked where she got it. Turns out a woman at her barn startedmaking them for herself because she was tired of the over priced belts on the market.

After a few phone calls I got to go down and see all of the beautiful belts today and LOVED them.

Honestly, belts are very overpriced but of course we all still buy them. Lionheart belts though, is such a great option for everyday lessons or even down at the show. It was such a hard decision, which few to start with but I know everyone is going to love them.

Aside from the belts being adorable the lady making them is so sweet and someone I would want to have as a friend at my barn, the belts are named "Lionheart" after her first horse and the complete love she had for him. (we love )

Everything from the gromets down to the buckle being sewn on is done by hand, all laid out on her kitchen island. No cheaply made warehouse belts done here, just pretty fabric stitched with love :)

Belts retail for $55, email alexaskonieczny@gmail.com for orders

Blue Ribbon Fashion: Alison Randall of Plain Bay Farms

Alison Randall hails from Scottsdale, Arizona, but has ventured far from the desert with her new barn, Plain Bay Farms, which is owned and operated by the very well known Henri & Katie Prudent.

Her relationship with the Prudent's goes way back from the time her mom used to ride with them. (Her mom is now their assistant & she also owned Katie's World Equestrian Games gold medal winning horse.) 

Now, aside from accepting a position to ride for the Baylor Bears next year, Alison spent her last junior year down at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington showing her mount "Red, White and Blue" all winter. 

 Her next stop... Middleburg, Virginia where she will continue showing before she departs on a European tour with her barn (can we come with?) 

Name: Alison Randall

Age: 18

Barn: Plain Bay Farm

Discipline: Jumpers

Favorite brand of the moment: Asmar Equestrian (What a surprise? It's ours too)

Favorite breeches: Tailored Sportsman & Pikeur

Favorite show coat: Custom Winston done in black/brown to match her barn 

Favorite show shirt: Alessandro Albanese & Essex

Favorite schooling shirt: E.I.S Mesh Shirts 

Equestrian fashion pet peeve: When people don't show with a belt or have their hair done correctly (snaps for that)

Rebecca Ray Maryann Tote

Rebecca Ray makes some REALLY GREAT accessories, but if there is one item I had to choose... (very hard) it might just be the very popular Maryann Tote. 

This beautiful bag comes in a variety of colors and is made from super durable cotton duck canvas. (What is duck canvas do you ask? Well lets just say duct tape was originally made with this material) sooo...this bag is not going to fall apart anytime soon, which makes this the most perfect barn/ or non-barn tote bag. 

Many different people have boughten this bag from barn moms, my own mom,  to a rider who traveled a lot to a lady who bought it for her daughter to keep her helmet and gear in, this bag wears many hats. 

I've also had a saddle rep tell me that she keeps all of her work/barn stuff in this bag, it gets laid  on and off the barn ground all day and its still in great shape- I've even had someone tell me that they threw their bag in the wash a few times. 

This is Rebecca Ray's most loved tote and you can obviously see why, not only is it durable but its ADORABLE. The leather trimmed handles really compliment the look of the bag and if you don't have any free hands there is a cross body strap you can wear as well.

I always show my customers the inside of the Maryann Tote if they are contemplating buying and right after that it's sold. The inside is trimmed in a beautiful brown and white design that really just puts this bag over the top. 

This bag retails for $185 at Equestri Lifestyle (email Alexaskonieczny@gmail.com for orders)

Our most popular color of the moment is navy. We also carry orange & pink

Not Your Mother's Wool.... Asmar Wool Merino Sweater

Ok I know what you're thinking... a wool sweater for the barn.... are you crazy?!

Well actually I am not crazy and neither is Asmar because they make a bangin' v-neck sweater called the Asmar Wool Merino.

I am ALL about these sweaters, from the contrasting elbow patches, to the fit & fabric, all the way down to the Asmar crest logo, there is nothing not to like about these ultra smart looking sweaters. 

The Asmar Wool Merino falls under the cross over category (our favorite equestrian category) which means this is not just a sweater to wear at the barn, which makes the $136 price tag worth it. 

Now my first thought about wool is ITCHY. Rest assured this is the softest, thinest sweater you can get your hands on. Not only did they sell out in a matter of a day at a horse show but the girls were wearing these over their show shirts in the Scottsdale heat because they loved them so much. Also after showing many took their show shirts off and just wore the sweater because it was so soft.

Elbow Patch Love

For the sizing I would go up a size if you plan to wear it over your show shirt or any shirt for that matter. 

The features: 

• this sweater runs a tad bit longer than most- so you don't have to worry about it coming un-tucked or riding up.
• machine washable
• regulates body temperature
• can be easily layered over your show shirt or polo

The colors: Black w/ grey elbows, Caribbean w/ tan elbows, Coal w/tan, Cobalt w/black, Funghi w/black, Heather grey w/black, Lavender w/ royal blue, parchment w/black, Royal Blue w/ lavender, Scarlett w/grey, Thistle w/grey

Price: $136

Free Shipping from Equestri LifeStyle Boutique (alexaskonieczny@gmail.com for orders)

Scarlett w/grey

                                                                                         

Royal Blue w/ lavender

Coal w/ tan

Lavender w/ royal blue

Black w/ grey

Carribean & Cobalt

Cobalt, Black & Carribean

Funghi w/ black

Heather Grey w/ black

Blue Ribbon Fashion: Megan & Ellie Buscema

I hope to do this bi-monthly and here is my first interview with two girls who have totally influenced a few new brands coming to the store. 

The Buscema Sisters

I met the Buscema family while riding in college in Arizona... put very smart, very talented, VERY funny, & super fashion forward together and you get these two sisters (and their horse show mom Elizabeth :)

What I love is that they are not afraid to take a risk but they don't take the tacky route which, I have seen a lot of. They throw color in where it needs to be but still keep it conservative and classy.  My favorite outfits they have worn were Ellie's white ECE Equestrian competition shirt w/ shiny black buttons, bright orange lambskin Sandy Duftler spur belt, white breeches and her tall boots with just a slight hint of patent leather & Megan who opted for a beautiful navy Animo show coat with hot pink details, a white competition shirt and an Alessandro Albanese two tone belt.

You can find both of these gals in the jumper ring from the Colorado Summer Circuit to the Sacramento International horse show and everywhere in between.


Name: Megan Buscema
Age: 20
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Favorite brand of the moment: Asmar Equestrian
Favorite breeches: Tailored Sportsman
Favorite show coat: Animo or Grand Prix
Favorite show shirt: ECE Equestrian "Competition Shirt"
Favorite schooling shirt: Asmar Long Sleeve Logo T or the E.I.S mesh shirt
Equestrian fashion pet peeve: Ill fitting breeches

Megan Buscema & Evita

Name: Ellie Buscema

Age:22

Discipline: Jumpers
Favorite brand of the moment:Asmar Equestrian is definitely my favorite brand. Because it's not super expensive and the products are stylish and fit nice.
Favorite breeches: Tailored Sportsman
Favorite show coat:Alessandro Albanese
Favorite show shirt: ECE Competition Shirt & Essex show shirt w/ breathable sleeves
Favorite schooling shirt: Asmar compression top & the Asmar long sleeve logo T. I show in the compression top too during the week because it's stylish enough but has a really good fabric for the warm weather
Equestrian fashion pet peeve: Too much bling- there's nothing wrong with expressing your style with fun colors and cute clothes but too much bling is too much sometimes.

Ellie Buscema

Megan & Ellie sporting their Asmar Merino Sweaters