Hi Reader,

The Lunar New Year began on February 17th — and this year is the Year of the Fire Horse.

Now if you know our family, you know this feels extra meaningful over here.

My 13-year-old has been riding English for five years and is completely in love with everything horses — the muddy boots, the grooming, the braids, the jumps. 🐎

And I know what you’re thinking…

“Dang. That’s expensive.”

You’re not wrong.

Riding can absolutely be an investment. Between lessons, shows, boots, helmets, breeches, show shirts — it adds up quickly.

But here’s something that has made a huge difference for our family:

The Tried Equestrian

We discovered The Tried Equestrian, an online consignment shop for horse tack and riding apparel, and it has been a game-changer:

We’ve purchased gently used:

• Riding boots
• Show shirts
• Schooling breeches
• Layering pieces

And everything has arrived in fabulous condition.

What I love most is their mission:

The Tried Equestrian was founded to make quality equestrian gear more accessible and affordable while promoting sustainability within the riding community. They give pre-loved tack and apparel a second life — helping riders buy and sell responsibly instead of constantly purchasing new.

It’s sustainability in action:

✔️ Extending the life of high-quality gear

✔️ Reducing waste

✔️ Making riding more accessible for families

And during the Year of the Horse? It feels especially fitting.

I wrote a full blog post sharing how we use Tried Equestrian to buy and sell gear (and what I look for when shopping consignment).

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And if you celebrate Lunar New Year, I’d love to know how you’re marking the occasion this week.

Here’s to strong, fiery horses — and raising kids who pursue what they love.

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Sustainably yours,

Jessica

Founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable​
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P.S. If you’ve found smart ways to make an “expensive” hobby more sustainable, hit reply and tell me. I love sharing community wisdom.

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