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...]
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...]
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...]
Art Deco Horse Jewelry
Art Deco: The very words evoke images of glamorous days gone by; the dawn of the Jazz age, a time when every object in our lives was deemed worthy of being made beautiful. Architects, furniture makers, artists, and especially jewelers reveled in the new design style. Unlike many artistic movements that have an underlying political or philosophical agenda, Art Deco is about beauty for beauty's … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Giving: Horse Jewelry For the Teenage Girl
Christmas is getting closer every day! If you’re looking for the perfect way to add some sparkle and shine to your teenager’s holiday season, consider the gift of horse jewelry. Whether your daughter is an avid rider or just watches Secretariat obsessively, the right piece of horse jewelry can absolutely make her Christmas. 2010 Horse Jewelry Trends For Teens When you’re selecting horse jewelry … [Read more...]
Pegasus Horse Jewelry
As magical as horses are, there's always been room in our hearts for Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology. The holiday season is also particularly magical, so those of you who have a person on your gift list who appreciates both the world of fantasy and fine jewelry may want to pay especial attention to this bracelet. Pegasus was more than just a horse with wings. Through the … [Read more...]
Horse Charm Bracelets: The Chan Luu Look!
Chan Luu's wrap bracelets are everywhere. You've seen them in Marie Claire, Oprah magazine, Elle, Cosmopolitan and other major fashion magazines. Lady Gaga loves them, as does Rhianna and Jennifer Lopez. And now, Chan Luu's look has special appeal for the horse lover. A Perfect Gift for the Fashion Forward Horse Lover! The Chan Luu wrap bracelet features either black or brown leather, combined … [Read more...]