When did you first fall in love with horses? For some of us, we knew we belonged in the saddle before we could even walk. But I'm guessing that a great many of the people reading this first came down with horse fever sometime between the ages of ten and thirteen. The teenage years are very powerful times, emotionally, and the passions and attachments we form at those times can last our entire … [Read more...]
Fabulous Fobs: The Roaring Horse Fob; Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
It's almost time for fall fashions. In these parts, that means watch fobs: these beautifully ornate pieces are taking center stage this season. You don't have a pocket watch? No problem! Watch fobs are finding new life as pendants: they're particularly stunning when paired with lush-colored sweaters. What makes a great watch fob? For many people, it's the ornate detailing. On this Rearing … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]