In her series, “Allure Cavalière,” French photographer Charlotte Abramow captures the horse and rider in the intimate setting of the stable yard. For the young Abramow, to do so was to return to her equestrian roots. The camera follows the model throughout the stables and ring, watching coolly as she sits astride or stands beside her…
From The Streets To The Stables Vol. 2
Welcome to 2014! We can already predict it’s going to be a year of absolutely-fabulous fashion. Remember one thing this year: Be Original. Whether it’s digging out some vintage pieces from your great grandmother’s antique chest, or finding an extra special one-of-a-kind fascinator to wear with a simple dress. Do it. Be different and step…
Featuring New Horseprint Barbour Coats
If you know Barbour, you know it’s a staple. Many equestrians and classic preppy enthusiasts know the Barbour brand very well, and of course the classic Bedale is one of my “Go-To” jackets. However, I’m pretty obsessed with the new collaboration with English designer Emily Bond and Barbour. If you are looking for a great…
Meredith Dwyer Paintings and Miniature Pendants
Are you looking for a little something to give this holiday season? We may have found just the thing. Meredith Dwyer’s miniature paintings, superb in detail and uncanny in likeness, are often as small as a dime! The fox pendant shown below would complement any equestrian styled outfit. Most of Dwyer’s works are done on…
Christmas Home Equestrian Inspiration
Inexpensive recycled Gift Wrap for the Horse Lover Your local newspaper has what are called “end rolls”. It is the end of the roll when they finish printing the day’s paper. They are happy to give them to you for free. This is what you will use to wrap your gifts. Then I keep all…
Mastery of Equine Form: Featuring Artist Mary T. Parker
Mary T. Parker was only in high school, but she already had a bitter taste in her mouth and her back turned to the art establishment. It was the height of the abstract expressionism movement, and the climate was ill suited for artists like Mary, artists who expressed through means of realism. She possessed a…