Will someone please turn down the heat? It’s that time of year when riding is a real test of your heat tolerance, but as you know, the show must go on. Let’s imagine: it’s midday on a 92 degree Tuesday. The sun beats down on your bare arms. You perspire profusely in your cotton polo….
Lavish Worlds: Equestrian Art of Arden Cone
Equestrian artist Arden Cone’s relationship to the horse show world is a closely examined one. Like most daughters of professional trainers, she grew up with a realist’s view of it. It is a scene of excess and privilege, but the glamorous exterior doesn’t hide the truth from everyone. After all, glamour has to be manufactured…
“Healthy Stables by Design” released by famed equine architect John Blackburn
In nature and architecture alike, form follows function. John Blackburn, owner of Blackburn Architects, keeps functionality in mind when he starts any project, be it a $500,000 building or a $10 million estate. Unlike most architects, however, he has to make the design functional not only for humans but also for horses. It just so…
Breeders’ Cup Announces The Next 3 Locations in World Championship Horse Racing
The announcement became final this morning for the next Breeders’ Cup World Championship dates and locations. #TheBestIsYetToCome, there’s no doubt about that. From Keeneland, Santa Anita Park, and Del Mar, Breeders’ Cup introduces the key element of the company’s long-term strategy to elevate the Breeders’ Cup stature as a preeminent luxury sports and entertainment event. “In…
Last Chance for Hermes on Rue La La!
Don’t miss out! Check out the Hermès boutique that is up and running on Rue La La right now. A favorite of fashion-conscious horse enthusiasts everywhere, Hermès has come to symbolize the lifestyle of luxury. We love slipping on one of their bracelets or tying on a vintage Hermès scarf to add a little equestrian flourish to…
A Belmont Style Recap with a Few Surprises
We hope you read last week’s article, The Last Leg of the Triple Crown: How to Celebrate, Win or Lose (We place a large emphasis on the last two words). We’re not skeptics here at Equestrian Stylist, but we had to prepare for the chance that California Chrome wouldn’t take the Triple Crown. Though the…