Cameo Horse Jewelry
Cameo jewelry has a long and proud history. Researchers have discovered examples of this finely carved jewelry dating back to the third century BC. Talk about a jewelry trend that lasts! People have often asked us, "What does cameo mean?" Many people think that the term cameo refers to a certain type of stone or gem, but this is not the case. Cameo actually means "an image carved in positive" … [Read more...]
Gypsy Set Horse Jewelry
Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark. I read this quote from the Galaway Gypsys, and it made me smile - there is a sentiment that truly describes how we feel about horses. Our horses are dearer than any gold we can wear on our fingers! That being said, there's a lot to be said about gold horse rings. The jewelry term 'Gypsy Set' is not one … [Read more...]
Building a Horse Jewelry Collection You Really Love
It’s no secret: horse jewelry can be addictive! Many people have purchased one piece of horse jewelry only to find themselves longing for another…and another…and another! Here are four strategies you can use to build your horse jewelry collection: … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry Spotlight: Diamond Horse Jewelry
Two identical twins had very different worldviews. One was a hope-filled optimist. "Everything is coming up roses!" he would say. The other twin was a sad and hopeless pessimist. No matter what happened, he always saw the negative side of the situation. The worried parents of the boys brought them to the local psychologist. He suggested to the parents a plan to balance the twins' personalities. … [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...]
Horse Jewelry To Celebrate Achievements
Reading this touching story about a woman who overcame an eating disorder with the help of equine therapy got me thinking this morning about the many obstacles and challenges we face in the course of our lives, and what we do to celebrate those moments when we win. Not everyone has an eating disorder, of course, but we all have challenges. For some people, it's making it into and graduating from … [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...]
Hunter/Jumper Horse Jewelry
Some horses are just born to jump. Others take a while to warm up to the idea, but once they discover the joy of jumping, there's no stopping them: every fence, hedge, or nearby obstacle inspires them to leave Earth for a moment and fly. That being said, we don't necessarily recommend offering yourself up as the obstacle! You have to wonder who the guy in the center ticked off to draw that … [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...]