Signature Staples: The Noble Outfitters Signature Breech

Summer is here. At SHADBELLY, we've picked the Noble Outfitters' Signature Breech as our go-to staple of the season. The Signatures are everything a breech should be: Sporty, but classic style; Stretchy softness; Cool comfort. These breeches are so wonderfully easy to wear, but have structure and substance - the Signatures won't give you that "lumpy look" you sometimes get with lesser fabrics.

The Noble Outfitters' Signature Breech features technical, 4-way stretch material with Opti-Dry Technology that wicks away moisture, mid-rise euro seat design, nice "slightly curvy" fit for a comfortable and flattering look, ultrasuede knee patches, and soft stretch hem at the calf. Available in Traditional Tan; Sizes 24-34; $159.95; www.nobleoutfitters.com.

Look for SHADBELLY's special editorial feature on BELTS in the upcoming issue of the Chronicle of the Horse's UnTACKED magazine!

SHADBELLY in UnTACKED: Our Favorites "All-In-One"

We've been busy! Check out SHADBELLY's latest editorial feature in the Chronicle's UnTACKED magazine:

The Clothes Horse: Transformers

The horse world continues to trend toward greater and greater specialization on the macro level, but products that do double duty (or triple, or more) are definitely having a bit of a moment. From clothing to tools to tack, there are plenty of adaptable items on the market today to help riders be more efficient than ever before.

Thank you Chronicle of the Horse and UnTACKED!

Loriece: Wear Your Passion

I catch myself doing it all the time - whether in cocktail conversation, chatting while in line at a jamb packed store on Black Friday, heck, I'll tell a stranger pumping gas next to me at Wawa ... I have to say something about  ... my horses. 

I try to be super casual about it, of course. I segue in, like:

I love the color of your car. Black, yes, that's my favorite color. What a coincidence, your car being black, because, MY HORSE is black....

or

I see from your bumper sticker that your kid's an honor student. Wonderful. MY HORSE, is smart too. Really smart. Probably even smarter than your 5th grader.

Now, two things can happen. We either a) connect immediately through a shared love, ownership, dream, appreciation - whatever, of horses, OR b) blank stare and ... conversation over.

No amount of psychoanalysis will help. Horses define me. And since you're reading the SHADBELLY blog, I'm guessing horses are a big part of your life too, right?

Jewelry designer extraordinaire, Loriece Boatright, understands this. The elegantly crafted collection from Designs by Loriece allows me to express my love of horses without any prompting. Expertly crafted, with unlimited imagination and customization available, of the finest precious metals, precious and semi-precious stones, Designs by Loriece are "Made by a Rider for a Rider".

When I wear a little something sparkly from Loriece, people stop me and say, Oh, what a BEAUTIFUL necklace! Do you have HORSES?

Why, yes! I exclaim. As a matter of fact, I do ....

- The SHADBELLY Team

P.S. Be sure to check out the amazing home accessories from Loriece as well. Here's a little sneak peek...