Earrings have a surprisingly long and rich history. Evidence has been found that people were piercing their ears as early as 3,000 BC! There are many reasons why people wear earrings. We're used to wearing earrings because we enjoy their sparkle and shine, but earrings have also been worn to show social status, religious affiliations, and to reveal other aspects of the wearer's … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry To Celebrate Achievements
Reading this touching story about a woman who overcame an eating disorder with the help of equine therapy got me thinking this morning about the many obstacles and challenges we face in the course of our lives, and what we do to celebrate those moments when we win. Not everyone has an eating disorder, of course, but we all have challenges. For some people, it's making it into and graduating from … [Read more...]
Celebrating the History of the Horse: Vintage Horse Jewelry
Horses have played a tremendous role in human civilization. Without the horse, would mankind been able to travel so far, so fast? Battles have been won by the troops with the best horses; frontier ranges explored, dreams achieved. We would not be who we are without the horse. That's the message behind The Field's latest traveling exhibition, "The Horse". The exhibit, developed in … [Read more...]
Beautiful Horse Jewelry
The president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, has announced that the state will be holding a Horse Beauty Pageant. The pageant is designed to celebrate Turkmenistan's native horse breeds. Turkmenistan was home to the Turkoman horse, now extinct, which was very similar to the Arabian. They were known for a proud and graceful gait. Today's Akhal-Tekke is descended from those Turkoman … [Read more...]
Hunter/Jumper Horse Jewelry
Some horses are just born to jump. Others take a while to warm up to the idea, but once they discover the joy of jumping, there's no stopping them: every fence, hedge, or nearby obstacle inspires them to leave Earth for a moment and fly. That being said, we don't necessarily recommend offering yourself up as the obstacle! You have to wonder who the guy in the center ticked off to draw that … [Read more...]
Romantic Horse Jewelry
It's almost February, and you know what that means: Love is in the air and it's the season for romance! Not just for people, either. Zenyetta, the mare selected as 2010's horse of the year is headed for her first mating, with Bernadini. People in the know say the pairing is destined for success: Bernadini is the sire of Zenyetta's half sister, Eblouissante. Eblouissante also shows a lot of … [Read more...]
The Next Obesity Crisis: In the Barn?
I blame Sugar, the very first pony I ever knew, for my response to this article about obesity among Britain's horses. Sugar was one of those ponies everyone knows - the type that is about as wide as she was tall, with an almost magical ability to find her way into the grain bucket, even after it had been resolutely closed against her. She was born with a sweet tooth. One time she ate the better … [Read more...]
Let the Good Times Roll: Gold Horse Ring
From the department of Really Bad Ideas, two Texas men got themselves into trouble riding a horse and a mule through the streets of downtown Austin. That's not the bad idea part - it's perfectly legal to ride your horse through Austin, although you might want to avoid rush hour! It's the fact the pair had had a few drinks too many that caused the problem. Ironically, they'd gone out riding to … [Read more...]
Horse and Carriage Jewelry
New York, New York - it's a wonderful town, with its own set of traditions. One of these traditions has been getting a lot of publicity lately. A horse-drawn carriage ride along city streets delights some, but has distressed Glee star, Lea Michele, who has done a TV ad for PETA decrying the practice. In the ad, Michele claims the horses are overworked and badly treated. However, fact checking … [Read more...]
Commemorating Life’s Changes: Gold Horse Jewelry For Men
There's something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a man. That's not news for horse lovers of any gender, really, but it's nice to see the concept in action. This CNN story provides a great example of the healing power of horses. Prison inmates in New Mexico are learning the value of hard work, compassion, and patience as they train mustangs captured by the BLM for … [Read more...]