It’s hard to believe when record heat waves are being recorded from coast to coast, but fall is right around the corner! That means it’s time to start shopping for your Back to School looks and freshen up your fall wardrobe. This fall, it’s all about the details. You’ll see your favorite designers bringing out looks that pair classic lines with exquisite detailing: look for lots of embroidery, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Caring For Your Horse Jewelry
Did Santa bring you some fabulous horse jewelry? Nothing can take your breath away like fine diamond horse jewelry, gold horse jewelry, or silver horse jewelry! Charm bracelets are one of the hottest trends this holiday season. Perhaps Santa brought you a few equestrian horse charms to add to your collection. To keep your horse jewelry looking great, you need to take care of it. Here's a … [Read more...]
What Are You Getting Your Horse For Christmas?
What are you getting your horse for Christmas? Oh, you don't have to pretend. We're all horse people here. We know how it is. There's less than ten days until Christmas morning, and you've still got shopping to do -- you know, the little things for the mailman and the folks at work, and maybe it would be nice if you got your partner something this year -- but for that special someone who … [Read more...]