In truth, I had started out looking on the various online stores that were designated for miniature horses. Honestly I didn't particularly love the minimal choices of color and style, or the poor quality the products mirrored in their photos. I knew instinctively I wasn't going to spend $$$ on a shoddy bonnet that probably wasn't going to fit Spud's very delicate head.
I headed back over to Facebook and immediately contacted Sierra at If The Bonnet Fits to discuss my possibilities.
I was literally floored by the amount of options I really had!!
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So many shades. |
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One of the many color swatches. |
There were infinite color combinations of yarn, cord, and bling. The shape of the bonnet was also endless in possibilities - from long and narrow, to square and abrupt and everything in between. Within the ears, Sierra can even offer noise reduction!
Quite literally, I sent Sierra a price-point, measurements of Spuds little china-doll head, and gave her a color scheme since I was pretty undecided as to what kind of cord or bling I wanted. A few days later I opened my inbox to find not one... not two... but FIVE prepared bonnets (sans ears) in the color scheme we had discussed and in all different styles.
I loved the styles so much that I opted to purchase TWO bonnets for Spud - one to be a "fun everyday" bonnet and the other to be a show bonnet. And after a few adjustments (a lighter color for the cord), the entire process was finally over and the bonnets were ready for ears to be sewn in.
Now, the bonnets are very well made. The stitching is lovely and the bonnet actually holds it's shape along the horse's forehead - and it doesn't flip up during faster work. In fact, Sierra uses mercerized cotton which is more breathable, easier to wash, and more durable. With horses, that sort of thing just matters!
All in all, even with the crazy CAD - USD exchange rate, I spent less than $80 on two bonnets and shipping. Of course, with a horse-sized bonnet, you'd be looking at more $$$ strictly due to the amount of product being used.
Not only is the fit fabulous, but I was able to fully customize my bonnets and make the additions and changes I wanted without breaking the bank. Anyone who owns miniature horses or miniature equines, will know how painful it is to try and find tack and equipment that is actually worth it (since most is cheap, tacky crap).
I honestly have nothing that I would change or any complaints about either of these pieces of artwork. While I have not washed either bonnet yet, I feel as though they'll wash up just fine and be none worse for wear. Of course, with the crystals, I'll opt to hand-wash vs tossing it in the washer.
They're so tiny and cute!
ReplyDeletea friend was giggling over them and how teeny they are!
DeleteI love both bonnets, but holy moly- the black bonnet is STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteI wanted something "conservative" for the show ring, but also encapsulating our "colors". I think it suits him well.
DeleteSpud is killing it in in that teeny tiny itty bitty bonnet!
ReplyDelete#ponyslays
DeleteThey are so adorableee.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that they are like, 1/4 the size of a horse bonnet makes them eveeeeeen cuter!
DeleteThey look fabulous on him!!
ReplyDeleteThey suit him quite well!
DeleteThose are GORGEOUS!! Spud looks fantastic in them!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lindsay :)
DeleteWhat a great accent for your little man. I love the black one!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
DeleteThese are super cute! In the future you may want to check out FUN bonnets. (http://www.funbonnets.com/) She also does custom bonnets, and bonus is that she's based in Canada (ontario). The only down side is wait times but for the quality I'm more than pleased with the one I have.
ReplyDeleteOh neat, thank you!
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