FUN Bonnets: A Review....and a Contest!

We are going to take a quick break from our regularly scheduled blog to tell you about the most awesome bonnet I have felt thus far.

The FUN (For Ur' Nag) bonnet.

Success looks like this.

Based out in Canada, this wonderful woman makes custom bonnets at wonderful prices. The double, or thicker of her two bonnets, is what I ordered. Prices start at $25 for one of these styles, and includes two cord colors of your choice!

She also has rhinestones available, and some appliques, can also do crocheted edges, and shipping is always $7.

Isn't it beautiful?

I wanted a bonnet custom made to match my Ogilvy. Grey base, white chord and purple binding. I measured Bacon out to a horse size, and we settled. I was told it would be about six weeks until I would have it because she is so busy busting out bonnets all of the time. And that was perfectly fine. The maker was so easy to work with, very professional, and quick to respond to any messages or questions I had.

When she was finished, I got some photos. It was PERFECT!

Ogilvy and bonnet obsession. It's bad.

And then I had it in my hands. And it was even better. If this is what the double strand bonnet feels like, I wonder how nice the thinner ones are. Everything is put together so nicely. The stitching is nice and taught, the pattern is beautiful, the yarn is not cheap feeling by any means, and the ears blend in nicely. Even the chord is soft and supple. The ear fabric is nice and stretchy and breathable and conforms to Bacon's ear well.

So soft and beautiful!

I busted the bad boy out for our second ever event derby, and I am pretty sure we were the envy of many riders. I showed a few people, and they loved it as well. It was so nice and lightweight, and Bacon made no fuss whatsoever about it. She had no sweat marks either, which was a first for the whole weekend. I can only say positive things in this review. And now I can't wait to have another one!

Batman bonnet? I think yes!

And that leaves you lucky folks a chance to win a black "double" bonnet with two chord colors of your choice in a horse or cob size! Awesome right?!

You could have a sexy looking bonneted horse too!

Please take some time to browse through their Facebook page here, and take a look at the website too! One comment on what colors you would love a bonnet in, or a favorite on their facebook equals one entry! Share this contest on your page and tell me about it for another entry!

Contest ends next Friday at 8PM Mountain Time. Remember, she is pretty booked because of her mad skills, so it may take eight weeks or more for your finished bonnet. But believe me, it is worth it!

This is all you get from derby day as far as pics. Today.

Good Luck!