Beans is actually Amy’s daughter, Morgan’s (age 15), pony and
namesake of Amy’s company! How fun is that?
Amy started her business when she decided she was tired of
paying $80.00 for boring beige schooling jods for Morgan, who LOVED being
bright and loud. It took a few tries before Amy was able to really perfect her
schooling tights, but boy are we glad she stuck it out! Beanysbreeches was
born… and pony crazy kids everywhere screamed with joy from the tops of their
tiny steeds! Finally, someone gets it. Finally, our little riders have
color…LOTS of BRIGHT, FUN, PONYLICIOUS, color!!! (oh, and pony parents rejoiced
too… with a price point of $40.00, Beany’s should be in every tiny equestrians
closet!)
Lets find out what Beany’s is all about.
Amy hand makes every pair of Beany’s custom riding tights.
She makes them not only for our little riders, but for their moms too! (can we
say matching Beany’s mother daughter photo shoot?! WINNING!) Amy’s schooling tights
are made of high quality spandex with a mircrosuede knee
patch. Amy is happy to customize your Beany’s to fabric she has in stock, or
you’re also welcome to ask for a custom order, which is great for those of us
participation in 3 day eventing and jumpers to really showcase our colors!
Amy says that she didn’t start out as a sewer, but with the
cost of riding, and being a single mother, she felt like she could make
Morgan’s riding tights and save some money in the process. At first it was a
little bumpy. Amy recalls at one point sewing the legs together by accident and
watching as Morgan tried to get them on to no avail, and them both just winding
up laughing hysterically! Just as in all things, practice made perfect, and
soon she found herself not only supplying Morgan’s riding pants, but her daughter’s friends’ riding apparel as well…and
Beany’s took off from there.
Natalie has 2 (soon to be 3) pairs of Beany’s and let me
tell you, She wants to wear them everywhere! Beany’s to school, Beany’s to bed
and of course, Beany’s in the saddle, which speaks volumes for kid tested
comfort! From a mom’s perspective, you couldn’t ask for a better wearing
quality. Easy to wash, no fading or pilling, seem to actually repel stains, and
come out of the wash looking brand new every time! The durability in these
crazy fun tights is off the charts… value is sewn right in!
A little more about Amy: Amy works a “regular” 40 hour a week job as well as running Beanysbreeches in between barn time with Morgan. She also helps out at the barn where they board Beans to help keep his board affordable. This rockin’ small business pony momma is on the go all the time… sound familiar? Amy grew up with non-horse parents, but her first horse was in her teen years, and was an off the track thoroughbred. Her Father built her a barn for her 16th birthday! (best birthday gift ever!!!) When Amy was a teen, she says her and some friends treated their horses like bikes, taking them downtown in their small town of Suffield Connecticut, to get ice cream. She doesn’t get to ride as often as she’d like these days, but occasionally hops on a friend’s horse to take a ride. Amy enjoys watching Morgan and Beans in their daily practice. Amy also loves being ‘THAT’ show mom, you know the one, fly spray hanging from her belt loops, snot rag in hand and ready to fetch water or that forgotten number, or whatever her pony princess and noble steed could need, and she loves being able to do it.
As many of the small business pony mamas I do features on,
when asked what is her favorite part about owning her small business, Amy’s
reply: “seeing how happy kids are when they get a new pair of Beanysbreeches.”
I can attest that it is a VERY happy & excited face! Amy also loves finding
new prints and being able to use them in new fun, crazy designs! Amy prides
herself on being affordable for every pony parent (thank the pony gods). She
has said that the worst feeling is seeing your child want something so badly
and knowing you’ll have to say no because it’s unaffordable, and with Amy being
a single parent, she has had to say no more times than she would have liked.
She knew when she decided to start Beany’s she wanted to make it so that every
parent could say “YES!” and be able to see that excitement in their little
riders face when they chose their pair of Beany’s.
Amy’s 15 year old daughter has been a big part of her
inspiration. Morgan began riding at a very young age, before she even turned 5.
Her love of horses has grown steadily since and her world revolves around her
beloved pony, Beans. A gorgeous bay pony with a heart of gold. Morgan loves what
her mom does, and has her own inspirations for Beanybreeches. Her favorite
musician is Miranda Lambert, whom also is a horse crazy lady herself. Morgan is
hoping to meet Miranda when she comes to Hartford in August, for two reasons 1)
She’s Morgan’s favorite musician and the second one brings Beany’s into play,
2) She wants to meet Miranda so she can give her a pair of her mom’s custom
made Beanysbreeches hoping that Miranda will carry them in her store, Pink
Pistol! I’d say this teen not only has ponies in her blood, but also big dreams
for Beanysbreeches, and here at The Pink Pony, we couldn’t be more excited to
write about such a business minded, driven young rider! #teambeanysbreeches
#pinkpistolperfection
Beany’s is such a bright spot entering the Children’s custom
equine apparel market. I don’t think you find a more kid friendly riding tight
on the market right now, and trust me, we have been through them all! The fact
that they come in so many fun and bright patterns is just so special…I think
it’s important to allow our kids to let their personalities show through in
their schooling apparel! They’ll spend enough time in proper attire in the show
ring. When our young equestrians are at home schooling hard, dreaming of their
next achievement, and working vigorously with a love of their sport, they
deserve to have something, like Beanysbreeches. These breeches are fun, bright
and inspiring. Bennysbreeches allow our young riders the chance to outwardly show
how they feel inside – royally ponylicious!
Go over and check out Beanysbreeches and say Hi to Amy!
Her website is www.Beanysbreeches.com. You can also find Amy on etsy.com
and Facebook by simply searching Beanysbreeches. Head over and like them on
Facebook so you don’t miss out on all the Beany’s news! Now, keep calm, trot
on, put some Beany’s on!
-The Pink Pony Mom
