Pioneer Christmas Costume???

Question

Ok I am riding my horse in a santa claus parade and the theme is pioneer Christmas. For my costume, I already have:
-a burghandy fleece saddle pad with fauz rabit fur lining(I made it myself with staples:P)
-a bunch of goldish and redish bows for her main and tail
-dark green polos
-I can make polos out of the same material as the saddle pad
what else can I do for our costume(mine too)

I don't really want a costume like santa and a reindeer but just stuff I can dress up in like ribbons and stuff.

Answer 1

Barn Rat, it looks like you're a girl, right?
How about a long full skirt from the thrift store (look for a skirt full enough to flare over the rump of your horse while you're astride), with a high-necked blouse and a bonnet. In a pinch, you can make a bonnet from a ruffled placemat worn over your riding helmet. A 50" circle of felt with a center slit and a hole cut for the neck, or even a ready-made Christmas tree skirt, makes a nice cloak to complete your "Pioneer Christmas Girl" outfit. Add red or green mittens or gloves if you have any; costumes are all about *details*.
Hope you have fun!

Answer 2

For the horse: yes, the fake rabbit fur would help her look authentically Pioneer.

For you: maybe a coonskin cap? you can find them at touristy places, maybe search for a website that sells fake ones cheap. And then of course the same gold/red bows and ribbons you are using on your horse. Maybe just wear coordinating colors, like burgundy shirt/coat and black or dark green pants.

Sounds like fun!!!

Answer 3

you could mabye dress as santa and your horse could dress as a reindeer. i won a christmas fancy drees ryding show dressed like that !