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...]
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...]
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...]
Horse Jewelry Reflects Your Passion and Spirit!
The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. I was reminded of this proverb, first delivered to us from the sands of Arabia so very long ago, on a ride this weekend. There is no sensation quite equal to the thrill of riding: that effortless partnership covering miles, civilization left far behind at the trail head, the timeless rhythm of hooves, new wonders discovered with … [Read more...]
Timeless Beauty: Egyptian Elegance
This pendant is one of our absolute favorite pieces: a stunning 14K Gold Pharoh's Horses Pendant, featuring three regal horses, each bold, inquisitive, and proud, sapphire eyes shining. When a horsewoman hears Egyptian, she automatically thinks Arabian: the fabled fiery temperment, fine breeding, and ancient bloodlines, each and every horse connected to the legendary horses that ran over the … [Read more...]
Trends for Spring: Horse Jewelry That Shines
March 21st signals the first day of spring, and with the changing of the seasons comes the changing of the wardrobe -- and every well dressed horsewoman needs the perfect horse jewelry to accent their apparel. Horse jewelry comes in a number of styles: in this article, we're going to be taking a look at some of the popular trends for spring time. Antique and Estate Horse Jewelry Everything … [Read more...]
True Love Means Showing You Really Understand Her
Valentine's Day is right around the corner: a holiday for lovers, to celebrate those moments spent together with the most special person in the world. If you really want your darling to know you cherish and appreciate her, the best thing you can do this Valentine's Day is demonstrate that you understand her! Equestrian jewelry can be the answer. Take this sterling silver dressage horsehead … [Read more...]
Three of A Kind
Normally, you only hear about trifectas at the betting counter, but this stunning 14k White Gold Diamond Horseshoe Necklace delivers on three levels for the discerning horsewoman. First, it offers EXACTLY the right amount of sparkle and shine -- attractive without being garish. Always appropriate, this necklace is eye-catching and elegant. Second, it's versatile: the horseshoes are hinged, … [Read more...]
Shimmer and Shine
This gray mother of pearl necklace may be the ultimate holiday piece. You can wear it with everything from a white t-shirt and jeans to your little black dress. Sarah Jessica Parker, in Sex and the City, even wore a necklace very like this one to bed! (Not necessarily recommended, mind you!) You can never, ever go wrong with pearls. Especially not when the pearls look like this: At 17" long, … [Read more...]