It's a mild, sunny winter afternoon and I decide to visit Second Round, a store in the tony suburb of Barrington, IL (where several horse properties abound). Second Round is a store that specializes in consignments of quality English tack and horseback riding apparel. There couldn't be a better second hand store of riding apparel and accessories to buy for your favorite horse.
Although most of the saddles are for dressage and English riding, there are a few Western saddles, priced between US$200-400, depending on the condition and size. Used junior saddles are about $200.
Below is the anatomy of a saddle (
source: Wikipedia).
Visit Second Round at the Market Center Shops, 200 N. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010. Tel. 847-304-8084.
The 3rd Annual Chicago Arabesque Festival was held June 24-27, 2009 at the Daley Plaza, in downtown Chicago.
Chicago Arabesque is proudly presented by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Arab Affairs. Chicago Arabesque offers a dynamic celebration and exploration of the art, cuisine, culture, music, and dance of the Arab world in the heart of the city.
I discovered and subsequently purchased these well-designed Tula hats at the Overland shop in Santa Fe, NM. Tula hats are handwoven palm hats from Mexico and had been tested for excellent UPF protection by Cal Poly Tech. These hats have been given the UPF 50+ rating, which is excellent for sun protection. These hats are not just excellent protection from the harsh sun, but they are also made of sustainable fiber harvested twice a year from the warm coastal areas in Mexico. For more info., also visit the Tula Hats website.
