Did you watch the Kentucky Derby? It was certainly a dramatic race, with last minute scratches, a favorite who stumbled right out of the gate, and a victor who'd never run on grass before. Beautiful horses performing very well with talented jockeys on board...that's thoroughbred racing at its finest. Equally dramatic was range of hats being worn to this year's Run For the Roses. There's high … [Read more...]
Thoroughbred Horse Jewelry
Thoroughbred Horse Jewelry With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, how could we not spend some time talking about thoroughbreds? For many people, the thoroughbred is the image that comes to mind when you say the word “Horse” – long, tall, lean and fast, hooves churning up the track, ears back and tail flying, racing for victory. The thoroughbred is emblematic of so many great … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry for Teens
Are you looking for jewelry for a horse-loving teen? Horse jewelry can make a great gift, for birthdays, graduation, or to celebrate accomplishments. The trick is picking the right piece of horse jewelry. Here are some pointers to keep in mind: Let Your Teen’s Sense of Style Be Your Guide The best horse jewelry for your teen is jewelry that she’ll actually wear. Look at the jewelry she … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Royal Weddings And Sapphire Horse Rings
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...]