Moving to downtown Charleston, South Carolina this past year opened my eyes to a whole new world of culture and style. From old carriage houses with sliding barn doors and clunky cobblestone streets, it makes for a perfect setting for equestrian style. Living in the lowcountry is like the perfect movie setting straight out of…
Equestrian Stylist Party at The Charleston Cup 2013
From fascinating fascinators to dapper gentlemen in bow ties, equestrian style and art were the hot topics at the EquestrianStylist.com party at the Charleston Cup this year. As usual, the weather was absolutely stunning at a perfect 72 degrees and partly cloudy. Tea sandwiches, lowcountry style dishes, and “Moscow Mares” were the delights of the…
Show Ring Style at the Pony Ring: Featuring Bows-4-Shows
Have you been to the pony ring lately? You’ve probably noticed the trend: little riders with BIG bows. Just like those impeccable small ponies, children’s show bows seem to get fancier every year! We caught up with Kit Menis, the founder of Bows-4-Shows, to feature the latest in pony-ring bows. Wouldn’t you love your child…
Featuring The Farm House Tack Shop: Where Cutting Edge Fashion is Always in Stock
Noreen Cothran is the expert on show ring fashion. She’s the authority on what’s in and what’s out, and the queen of the cutting edge. Curious, I asked her how she stays on top of the trends and fads that go sweeping through the horse show world. Her response proved I had asked the wrong…
Caught in Costume: Halloween & Horses
Are you and your horse gearing up for Halloween this year? If you followed the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) this year, you know that everyone is taking Halloween seriously. Even the horse show world’s highest caliber jumper riders got in the spirit for the WIHS Gambler’s Choice Costume Class this past Thursday. Masks and…
Food, Fashion, Tunes and World Championship Racing: The Breeders’ Cup Has It All
To some, the end of October means pumpkin spice lattes, fall footwear, and Halloween mischief. But to an army of thoroughbred racing fans, this week is defined by just one thing: The Breeders’ Cup World Championships. As trainers, jockeys and horseman descend upon Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, fashionistas, celebrities and fans put the…