"You know what a fox is, don't you? A fox is a wolf who remembered to send flowers..." Horse lovers have long had a special affection for the fox. This may be due to the long history of fox hunting, where rider and horse pair with baying bands of hounds to chase the elusive red-tailed creature over hill and dale. More often than not, the fox slips away...and perhaps there lies the root of … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: Keychains
Did you watch the Kentucky Derby? It was certainly a dramatic race, with last minute scratches, a favorite who stumbled right out of the gate, and a victor who'd never run on grass before. Beautiful horses performing very well with talented jockeys on board...that's thoroughbred racing at its finest. Equally dramatic was range of hats being worn to this year's Run For the Roses. There's high … [Read more...]
Thoroughbred Horse Jewelry
Thoroughbred Horse Jewelry With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, how could we not spend some time talking about thoroughbreds? For many people, the thoroughbred is the image that comes to mind when you say the word “Horse” – long, tall, lean and fast, hooves churning up the track, ears back and tail flying, racing for victory. The thoroughbred is emblematic of so many great … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry for Teens
Are you looking for jewelry for a horse-loving teen? Horse jewelry can make a great gift, for birthdays, graduation, or to celebrate accomplishments. The trick is picking the right piece of horse jewelry. Here are some pointers to keep in mind: Let Your Teen’s Sense of Style Be Your Guide The best horse jewelry for your teen is jewelry that she’ll actually wear. Look at the jewelry she … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift: Horse Jewelry
Mother's Day is coming! This year, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th - a little more than three weeks away. That makes now the perfect time to do some Mother's Day Gift Shopping! What Makes A Great Mother's Day Gift? Let's be real: shopping for Mom can be hard. There's no way to really say "Thanks!" for all the things that Moms do when they raise us - from encouraging us to get right back … [Read more...]
Gypsy Set Horse Jewelry
Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark. I read this quote from the Galaway Gypsys, and it made me smile - there is a sentiment that truly describes how we feel about horses. Our horses are dearer than any gold we can wear on our fingers! That being said, there's a lot to be said about gold horse rings. The jewelry term 'Gypsy Set' is not one … [Read more...]
Building a Horse Jewelry Collection You Really Love
It’s no secret: horse jewelry can be addictive! Many people have purchased one piece of horse jewelry only to find themselves longing for another…and another…and another! Here are four strategies you can use to build your horse jewelry collection: … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: Diamond Horse Jewelry
Two identical twins had very different worldviews. One was a hope-filled optimist. "Everything is coming up roses!" he would say. The other twin was a sad and hopeless pessimist. No matter what happened, he always saw the negative side of the situation. The worried parents of the boys brought them to the local psychologist. He suggested to the parents a plan to balance the twins' personalities. … [Read more...]
Hoofprints on Your Heart: The Perfect Pick Me Up
Beware the Ides of March, they say, and that's good advice even if you're not a Roman emperor! There's something about the middle of March that can trip us up. Spring's almost here, but not quite...the last lingering remnants of snow still linger at the edge of the paddock, and the wind is colder than we like it. It's easy to get down in the dumps. Sometimes when you're feeling a little … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: Lockets
Among all the types of jewelry in the world, lockets are, perhaps, the most sentimental. Lockets were originally designed for wearers to keep an image of a beloved (once painted, and then photographs) nearby.Whenever you wanted to see your sweetheart, you could simply gaze at the image in your locket. Remember, in those days, before we had the internet and high speed travel and all of the … [Read more...]