Cowgirl Cold Gear — Big Trails Natural Beef

I am here today to give you the breakdown on cowgirl cold gear. The life we live is one that is full of blessings, gorgeous views, a simple life, a job that, when yore lucky, shows the fruits of your labors in a way that doesn’t translate to many other jobs, but one thing it isn’t always, is easy. Some days, when you go outside, you can’t imagine a more beautiful day and place to work. Other days, when you go outside, you’re pretty sure this is what hell would be like if hell was a frozen tundra… with gorgeous views.

The good news is, on earth we have layers! To stay warm on the days when you would much rather stay home, you have to use layers and layers of clothes and gear. Starting from the inside out you have to make sure long-john’s, long under-wear, leggings, or whatever you call them, are the first things that go on. Adding an extra layer under your jeans is invaluable when the weather turns cold. The next important step is the socks. Your feet are one of the very first things to get cold on a horse, so warm wool socks are a must. I tend to wear, a tank-top, then long sleeved tee, then a hoodie for beginning layers on the top half of myself. I can not overemphasize the importance of layers, especially when the wind blows, like on this day. After a hoodie comes a vest, and heavy canvas coat, preferably one without holes in it. (Hard to come by sometimes.) On the bottom half you shove your wool socks into your muck boots. Cowboy boots are better for riding, but the worst for keeping your feet warm. Then I throw on my leather chinks to add a layer of wind/moisture protection. Tess opts for a pair of cover-alls and she says they are a very toasty option as well. Finally you add some well-insulated leather gloves, light cotton gloves under mittens, or any combination of hand-accessories to keep your finger from freezing off while holding onto the reins. We topped our look off with a face-shield, silk scarf, and warm winter hat. Tess and I received several strange looks from people who couldn’t figure out who we were. and then several jokes about robbing trains. But the fact was our faces, necks and heads stayed much warmer with our face-shields and that is worth a lot when the wind chill is below 0 and you’re on a horse for hours.

It’s not always the most fun to go out when the weather turns and treats you poorly. despite the fact that the sun was shining, the wind was howling and it can cut through layers like a knife when it wants. But with an arsenal of clothes and gear on your side you can weather the weather and get the job done. The only challenge left is hiking your leg up to get on your horse when your dressed similarly to the kid from “A Christmas Story’. Anyone remember poor Randy all bundled from the cold? Hope everyone is staying warm this winter!