More Mother’s Day Ideas!

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A couple of days away, Mother’s Day is a pretty special day for the family. Here are a few fun gifts that can help represent how much the mom in your life means to you.

Horse Whispers Kisses Horse Figurine 

She will love the quiet beauty & strength depicted in “Kisses” figurine by Horse Whispers. A bit of a retro throw back to her childhood days spent caressing the velvety noses of horses.  Or a reminder of that trusty steed

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Horse Whispers Figurine

who was so careful with her young family, “Kisses” is a memorable way to share those special feelings of horses, mother and family.

Sabona Horseshoe & Crystals Bracelet

Dramatic black Horseshoe Bracelet from Sabona with clear cubic zirconium crystals inside stainless steel links. Timeless equestrian design of this Horseshoe Bracelet has the added benefit of being a magnetic sports bracelet as well!

Laurel Burch Wild Stallions Tote 

Who do you ask when you need a band aid, tissue, hand wipe, or anything else on you daily sojourns? That’s right, mom. So give mom a new tote, and remind mom of her “wild herd” with this Laurel Burch Wild Stallions

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Laurel Burch Wild Stallions Tote

tote!  Gorgeous rich colors on a cotton canvas medium tote bag with a roomy interior, zipper pockets & exterior pockets for all those “mom” things!

Four Great Ideas for Mother’s Day!

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Our English Apparel and Sportswear Buyer put together a few ideas for this upcoming Mother’s Day…

No one argues that helmets are always indispensable protection for the head,

Charles Owen SP8 Riding Helmet

The SP8 features industry leading safety standards, and a slightly wider brim for sun protection.

but the Charles Owen SP8 Helmet has not only high quality Charles Owen design and safety, it also offers cool ventilation and a wider brim for extra sun protection. 

Joules has never failed to deliver fun sportswear each season, and this year the Joules Cheeky Sleeveless Polo Shirt is no exception. Pairs perfectly with jean shorts and flp flops for casual days, but of course also tucks nicely into breeches for a polished summertime schooling outfit.

Hot days need the Essex Talent Yarn Short Sleeve Shirt! Made from a truly revolutionary fabric called IceFil, it can actually lower the body’s temperature by as much as 5 degrees! The more you move, the cooler it feels. Collar folds down for a casual look and splash of summertime color.

Romfh has been a staple at Mary’s for years, and now with Laura Romfh working with manufacturer English Riding Supply, we can see some truly original products coming out for our customers. A big hit is the Romfh Sarafina Euroseat Breech, literally taking the horse world by storm. Lightweight, super stretchy and amazingly comfortable. Support in all the right places has customers raving about how cool and easy wear they are.

Romfh Sarafina Breech

Romfh Sarafina Breech

Shopping for mom is always fun – and there are LOTS of great ideas for Mother’s Day at Mary’s. We’ll post a few more on Monday. Happy riding!

Mary’s Tack and Feed

SCQHEA Double Feature Horseshow

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Next door to Mary’s Tack and Feed, Wednesday thru Sunday, you’ll find the McCall Double Feature Quarter Horse Show!

With 370 stalls, this is their biggest show yet. As it is a double feature show, they have 8 judges and the classes are double judged. Click here for the show schedule – classes include Trail, Showmanship, Reining, Pole Bending, Hunt Seat classes, Pleasure, Barrel Racing and Driving.

We even took a peek to see how it was going and snapped a few photos just for our loyal readers.  Enjoy!

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For more information, visit their website at http://www.scqhea.org/the_show_time_classic.htm

Tredstep Symphony Breech Collection- NEW!

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We are so excited to have the new Tredstep Symphony Breech Collection in stock at Mary’s Tack and Feed.  With three models for women, the Rosa, the Azzura, and the Argenta PLUS the Azzura styled and sized for men, they truly offer something for everyone!

The Rosa , a traditional knee patch breech with a great look perfect for schooling or the show ring, features Tredstep Evolution fabric with nano sphere treatment. Made by Schoeller, it is naturally self cleaning – repels water, dirt, grease, coffee, ketchup…you name it. Such a great feature in a breech at this price point! Tredstep Rosa BreechThe staff has commented that the fabric is like that of a much more expensive, best selling breech at Mary’s. They truly love the fit and the contoured knee patches.  You can read more about the Tredstep Rosa knee patch breech for women by clicking here.

The Azzura, an innovative, high-tech knee patch breech, boasts Tredstep Evolution fabric, a microfiber, four way stretch material, which feels great and is always flattering.Tredstep Azzura Breech Our staff is enamored with the unique silicone grip knee patches. They don’t show when you are in the saddle and provide a great sticky feel. These would be perfect for equitation classes or if you lose a stirrup. And they also come in Men’s! Tredstep Azzura MenFinally, a guys’ breech with great features. Featuring a pleated front, euroseat, slash front pockets, and flap back pockets, you will love the Tredstep Azzura men’s breech. Read more about the features of this great model by clicking here.

The Argenta, the top of the line offering from the Symphony breech collection, is made of the wonderful Schoeller Prestige fabric with the nano sphere treatment that repels stains water, and anything else you might spill during a day at the barn. Tredstep Argenta BreechThe staff loves the fit as the waistband fits nicely and doesn’t gap.  They also feel extremely comfortable with the contoured, scalloped knee patches as they don’t bunch up behind the knee. Check out a candid shot of our salespeople modeling these breeches in real life then take a look at all the features here and you’ll see why this is an absolutely fabulous show breech!

Wanna know more about the new Tredstep Symphony breeches collection?  Have other questions about riding apparel or any other horsey related item?  We love to chat!  Give us a call toll free at 1.800.551.6279 and we’ll be happy to help you out. And, through the end of March we’re offering $8 flat rate shipping, so this is the perfect time to buy!

Mary’s Tack and Feed Tent Sale 2013!

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Ahhh, Tent Sale memories.  The clanking of the legendary Mary’s buckets as our cashiers sticker and prepare them to be given away to our happy customers reminds us of all the excitement to come as we prepare for our 26th annual Tent Sale.

Think of your favorite store.  Would you plan a vacation around their sale? Believe it or not, we actually have horse owners living out of state who call months in advance to confirm our Tent Sale dates (this year it is February 15-17, 2013) so they can make travel plans to join us.

tent sale, equestrian, horses, discounts“Wait.  An equestrian store selling tents?  I don’t get it!”   Well, we don’t sell tents at our Tent Sale but rather we have incredible prices on great things that we put UNDER a tent- an enormous 100 foot tent to be exact.  The entire store gets completely remerchandised for our biggest sale of the year.

Even if you shop with us all the time, you have GOT to stop by during that weekend.  You will be amazed at the transformation!  You’ll find almost  everything in the store on sale, and every year customers that have moved away or we haven’t seen for years will be shopping the great deals. Old time riding partners meet again, barn mates stop and talk,- our whole store takes the form of a large social as much as a shopping event.  And then around lunch time, we fire up the grill and serve some hotdogs, chips, and drinks to those tired shoppers and their tag-alongs that need to sit down for a bit.

tent customer crowdMany of our vendors even send a representative, some coming from overseas, just to work at our sale and meet with our customers. That is probably my favorite part – the ability for a customer to perhaps meet the maker, inventor or promoter of a specific product. From Dr. Colleen Wilson, owner/founder of Adeptus to Loralee, who invented the ISpyCamera for use in horse trailers or stalls.

Now, not ALL our ideas go well, we have to admit. One year, for example, we thought we’d combine a Tent Sale with a blood drive. (Hey, we know our customers are community minded!). Unfortunately, drawing blood and then shopping upstairs and downstairs at our sale resulted in a few people actually fainting.  Uh oh!

But overall, each year the sale really gets a bit bigger and better. This year we’re featuring our ‘ham’ of a GM on his microphone with his contests and auctions again. Friday is our busiest day, and we’ve added Wild Card Saturday to our line up. On Saturday, look for special ‘flash’ sales throughout the day to enable lucky customers to get a coupon for an extra discount on select items or departments. And, of course, our Super Sunday, with some extra department discounts added to help finish off our Tent Sale with a flourish.

This year the Mary’s Tent Sale is Friday and Saturday, February 15/16 9am – 5pm, Sunday, Feb 17 9am – 4pm.

We are closed Thursday all day to prepare for the sale.

Hope to see you there!

The 7 Best Equestrian Valentine’s Gifts

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It seems like New Year’s was just yesterday, but somehow the calendar is telling as that Valentine’s Day is less than a month away.  What?!  It’s true?!

Oh my.

Well, never fear because Mary’s Tack and Feed is here to save the day with the very best in Valentine’s Day gifts for every equestrian on your list.  Shop early then sit back and relax!

Laurel Burch Heart Embracing Horses Scoop Tote

laurel burch heart embracing horses scoop

This scoop tote with iconic Laurel Burch horses in a Heart Embracing pose is done in lovely shades of earthtones with a touch of purple & green for interest. The scoop tote has a cut out area under the handles to allow room for carrying over the shoulder. Zipper top with reinforced bottom. $32.99

Stardust Silver Horse Mirror

stardust horse mirrorStunning silver patina Horse Mirror has horse head at top with flowing silver mane to one side. Design by Marrita who creates lovely horse gifts. Perfect as a mirror but can be a photo frame for 8 X 10 inch photo too. Great gift for the horse lover! 39.99

I’ve fallen in love many times… always with you. ~Author Unknown

Wind II Horse Music Box

music box frame

The Wind Horses by Marcia Baldwin are a customer favorite at Mary’s Tack & Feed and this Wind II Horse music box with frame is a certain top choice! The colorful flowing mane & soft white body contrasted against the dark blue & black background makes Wind II a standout in any decor. You can replace the horse artwork with a personal photo! Inside, with a velvety soft lining, there is a place for jewelry or other treasures & a cushioned area for rings. Perfect gift for the horse lover. Plays Nocturne by Chopin. $29.99

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. ~Charles Schulz

Lucky Horseshoe with Rhinestones

lucky horseshoe rhinestoneThese are very blingy, lucky horseshoes and make a lovely gift for barnmates, trainers, weddings, birthdays and more! Each steel horseshoe is painted and inlaid with rhinestones and comes with everything needed to mount – mounting screw and drywall anchor. This lucky horseshoe by Classic Home Decor is made in the U.S.A. by skilled artisans. The folks at Classic Home Decor paint each piece and then hand finish. 19.99

Horse & Flowers Decorative Tile

palomino tile

Surrounded by pansies and flowers, the beautiful, palomino horse on this hand painted tile stands out against the bright blue sky. In vibrant colors, this decorative, textured tile can be hung on a wall or placed on an easel in any room of the house. We’ve had customers use these as hot plates, part of counter tops, in fireplace facades, fountains and pool areas. The choices are endless! Measuring 11 x 14, this artistic horse tile adds an equine touch to any decor – indoors or out. 42.99

So, fall asleep love, loved by me… for I know love, I am loved by thee. ~ Robert Browning

Horse Whispers “Kisses” Figurine

horse kisses figurineWe just love images of children with kind, gentle, large horses and Kisses Figurine depicts this so well! This small young girl has one of those special guys, a big ol’ draft horse. She’s there to tell him how much he means to her. To let him know how much he gets a kiss on his soft, velvety nose. 45.99

Yoga & Riding DVD

riding yoga dvd

The first DVD of the Yoga & Riding series combines elements of yoga and riding horses into a program that improves seat and balance for riders of any age, level of experience or discipline. 29.95

Questions or comments?  Need some more tips?  No matter what it is, Mary’s is ready to help you out.  Our savvy buyers love doling out advice on their very favorite topics, so leave us a note in the comments or give us a call at 1.800.551.6279.  We can’t wait to hear from you!