Don't you just love a wedding? Especially a royal wedding. It's been less than twenty four hours since Kate Middleton and Prince William let the world know they're planning to be married this coming spring or summer. Without a doubt, a wedding of this size is one instance where it's definitely more fun to be a spectator than a participant (I could say the same about some dressage classes I've … [Read more...]
The Top Ten You Know You’re A Horse Person When…
Do you have a $22,000 dollar trailer to pull behind your $2,000 pick up truck? If you answered yes -- or laughed because that hit just a little too close to home -- chances are you're a horse person. Of course, there are other tell tale signs that you've got horse fever. We've collected the top ten to give you a smile -- and we want to hear your favorites, too! You Know You're A Horse Person … [Read more...]
When Is a Horse Not a Horse? Roman Horse Jewelry
When is a horse not a horse? When it's the famous Pompeii horse, who's skeleton was discovered, along with the skeletons of lots of other animals and people who were caught in the aftermath of Vesuvius' eruption. There's been a lot of speculation about what exact type of horse the Pompeii horse was. It's pretty hard to tell just from looking at the skeletal remains. Theories abounded, … [Read more...]
Horses as Therapists? Victorian Horse Jewelry
Everything old eventually becomes new again. That's a truth we've seen play out time and time again in the fashion world...no sooner do we see a trend fade away into history than we see it come back around again! The same thing happens in the world of healing, where one of the oldest comforts in the world -- spending time in the company of horses, drawing strength and solace from their presence … [Read more...]
Celtic Horse Jewelry
The Irish love their horses - and we love how they celebrate that love in jewelry! Ireland has a long, complex relationship with horses that goes back to the dawn of time. Before Christianity became the dominant religion in the region, the Celtic people worshiped a variety of Gods and Goddesses. Among these was Epona, a goddess of fertility and protector of horses, donkeys, and mules. Epona … [Read more...]
Spirit and Style: Horse Jewelry For the Wild Heart
To love a horse is to love freedom,to ride into the wild wind with an open heart. The proud wild mustangs have had a hard time of it lately . But the tide may be turning, as Madeline Pickens, wife of Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, has just purchased a huge Nevada ranch with plans to turn it into a wild horse sanctuary. The ranch, which is located outside of Elko, is 14,000 acres -- more … [Read more...]
Gold and Silver Horse Jewelry
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane...it's a horse? Today, the skies over the Atlantic ocean are the scene of the world's biggest airlift of horses in history. Approximately 450 European horses are on their way to the World Equestrian Games, which begin tomorrow in Kentucky. The horses are traveling in specially outfitted charter planes -- which they reportedly prefer to riding in a … [Read more...]
Silver Horse Jewelry: Shine and Sparkle for the Fall
It's fall, the fashionistas have been watching, and all the reports agree: silver is definitely one of the must have metals to feature in your jewelry! The big, big, big trend toward charm jewelry, sparked by the Pandora phenomenon, continues to be strong. Part of the appeal of this trend is the ability of the wearer to personalize their own bracelet by selecting charms that they find … [Read more...]
Straight from the Racetrack: His and Hers Horse Jewelry
Some of the best horse stories in the world come from the racetrack -- and this one is no different. On August 22nd, track announcer Larry Collmus got to call a race unlike any other: “Mywifenosevrything. Thewifedoesntknow. They’re one-two. Of course they are!” Mywifenosevrything and Thewifedoesntknow are destined to meet again (of course!) on Sunday, during the 8th race at Monmouth … [Read more...]
Hoofprints of History: Vintage Horseshoe Jewelry
On the news this morning, a man described the actions of his organization as being 'driven by the hoofprints of history'. Setting aside the politics entirely, you've got to wonder about the hoofprints of history. Somewhere, does Man O' War's hoofprint still endure, trapped in slow-standing mud and dried for all eternity? What about Kelso? Seabiscuit? Brown Beauty, who Paul Revere rode on his … [Read more...]