Back in 2018 during my time working for Webb Ranch I made the decision to buy my first and only grooming tote. It was the turquoise/blue version of the Noble Outfitters (now Noble Equestrian) Equissential Grooming Tote. To this day, it is one of the biggest reminders of where I came from. I used it for Wonka, Stanley, Caz, Capone, Summer, Billie, Kisses and a few other horses here and there.

When I found the grooming tote and browsed their other products, I happened upon their version of a show backpack. Specifically the Noble Equestrian Ringside Pack in Medium. They came in a tan, turquoise, merlot, and another color I can’t recall after all this time for the average style, and just the Noble Tan for the medium. That being said, today’s focus is the Noble Equestrian tan colored medium pack.

Inside the bag is where the real wonder starts. It has a compartment up top that is fleece lined for phones, glasses and other small odds and ends. Two mesh zipper pouches in the front large pocket, and a computer sleeve in the back most large pocket. The brand was kind enough to include a name tag and information card so you can easily be reunited with your lost bag should someone end up finding it. In front of the large pockets is a medium, but deep pocket for wallets, paperwork and keys since there is a clip for them. Just in front of that is the famous helmet sleeve, with mesh for proper ventilation. On either side of the bag are elastic cup holders and crop keepers.

Priced at $130 give or take a few cents, this pack is now in my hands…but not for that price. I was fortunate enough to find a brand new without tags version of this pack at Goodwill for $15. Yes, you read that right. I able to secure my dream bag, from the same time my grooming tote was made for a steal. I said it on the Grey2Bay Instagram, but 2023 is off to a good start. You guys will get to see me take on the year, and show season with my bag of choice.

For now I have temporarily placed my grooming totes patch on the pack to see how it looks, but I have another of their patches in mind. I selected the jumper back in 2018 in hopes that I would join the eventing world, and I would learn to jump. Things have since changed, and I have gone almost full western these days. I have a strong familiarity with reining, western terms and ways and now gymkhana and barrels. I watch Fallon Taylor on the regular and its honestly helped me make this decision, even if I giggle at myself. How is it that four years ago I would’ve scoffed at a western patch, and now I am frothing at the mouth for the western pleasure patch. It is the closest patch they have currently available for their products that showcases a bridle horse, or an all around western horse beyond barrels. I will be adding the patch as soon as my bank issues get fixed here in Arizona, and then you’ll hear from me with an update.

I am still smiling writing this for y’all, I cant believe how lucky I was. Until the next post feel free to check out my other socials, and feel free to follow any and all tags mentioned today.