Well - made prick and supplies bring simpleness and embossment to the most unmanageable sheep - farming tasks . This gift listing is 100 - percent sheep Moira Shearer essay and sanction ( I own and apply every single point ) and , with just one exclusion , entirely made in the good old USA for guilt - free gifting .
1. ARS Hoof Trimmers
When you give the giving of crisp , brand - new hoof trimmers , you give the gift of saved taper time and a clean , sweet offset to a hoof - trimming task . TheseARS blade hoof trimmers(made in Japan ) are my rank favorite . They fit well in paw , come in two leaf blade lengths ( neither of which is clumsy ) , and are durable and reliable . John Robinson Jeffers Pet is offering 15 percent off your full order through Dec. 12 , 2016 .
2. Leather Work Gloves
It ’s problematic to resist the punk three - pack of gloves from the big - loge store , but the deviation a high - lineament leather glove makes is astonishing . This gift will pair nicely with really acute hoof trimmers : If I have hoof trimmers in my right paw , I have a leather glove on my left . Womansworkmakes my preferred pair for women ( $ 30 ) and theCarolina Glove Companymakes men ’s leather gloves with a selection of liner for cold-blooded weather ( $ 16 to $ 18 ) . Both brands of gloves are made in the USA .
3. Red Ants Pants
These “ Made in Montana ” work pants($139 ) are make out as Workwear For Women , but they are n’t just for women . Men can bear them , too — just make certain to buy the straight cut stylus , not the curvy . I wore my first brace of Red Ants Pants for 10 years , and the drawers were n’t worn in the slightest . rent ’s just say my body changed more in 10 days than the cotton did !
4. Rosies Overalls
If you see a exposure of me working with sheep , chance are I ’m wearingRosies Denim Overalls . Their escaped waist dance orchestra that does n’t strain to kill you when you bend over is overnice , as are the pocket and the superfluous stratum of shelter in front . Rosies offers some products made in the USA , including their Classic Coveralls ( $ 78 ) , Denim Overalls ( $ 70 ) , accessory and tools . Be sure to call or email them about a specific particular if you ’re not trusted . Rosies also carry the Womanswork firebrand leather glove mentioned above . Sorry , guy : Rosies only carries boilers suit for women . Take a look atRound Housefor human being ’s overalls made in the USA ( $ 40 ) .
5. Duckworth Merino Wool Socks
These comfortable work Equus caballus are made with Montana - originate Merino wool and manufactured 100 - percentage in the USA , making for a rare , American grown - to - sewn merchandise . Duckworth socks($22 to $ 24 ) are unisex and available in various styles , sizes and natural colors : black , white and charcoal gray . Duckworth is currently offering a seasonal sock special : grease one’s palms 3 , get 1 pair free .
6. Fireside Sheepskin Slippers
These slippers($120 ) are a gift from the sheep straight to your base and are a informal follow - up to Wellies and a cold day on rooted ground . I do n’t want to own up to how many pairs of Soft Star Shoes and slippers I own , but it ’s dependable to say it ’s with child than one . These slider are made bySoft Star Shoes , which makes all of their products in Corvallis , Ore.
7. Farm Supply Store Gift Card
Winter provender cost can get expensive , and sheep owners always have needs on their wishlist : a new hemp , sheep intervention , fencing material or any number of things . receive your shepherd ’s local feed or farm - supply store to buy them a gift certification — they’ll surely be thankful .
