Match Made in Healing
Stella McCartney and Chopra Foundation have joined forces to spotlight the Healing Power of Horses – supporting the next generation’s mental health, inspired by her Winter 2023 ‘Horse Power’ campaign and Stella’s admiration for Deepak Chopra’s ongoing work in the mental health space. The collaboration was rooted in a chance meeting between Stella and Deepak Chopra last year. During this meeting she was immediately inspired to involve herself with The Chopra Foundation and the work it has been doing to support adolescent mental health it was there that the collaboration of Healing Power of Horses was born. The campaign is [...]
Derby de Mayo
Time to grab a margarita, throw on a spring dress, and polish Grandmother’s silver, that’s right everyone, it’s Derby de Mayo. One may ask, what on earth is Derby de Mayo? Well, it is the newest hybrid holiday, combining the famous Kentucky Derby with the infamous Cinco de Mayo. Both celebrations happen to fall in the same week and never being ones to miss an opportunity for a good party, we’ve created the ultimate Derby de Mayo party guide. MENU We’re bringing out some Southern classics and Mexican favorites for this hybrid holiday. Plus, they are all crowd pleasing, easy, [...]
Fly with Pegasus!
Winter is coming. Where have I heard that before? Well, it's arrived and in the spirit of our ‘Ladies First’ issue we thought a special destination piece for you ladies out there was just the ticket. Pack your bags we’re headed to the Beach. Bring the entire girl herd because we’re heading to South Florida for Pegasus World Cup Stakes race January 2023. Plan a long weekend in the sun. Stay in a luxury beach resort with all of your besties and experience the excitement, parties, celebrities and fanfare that Gulfstream Park offers up every year during this memorable event. [...]
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Equine Art with Donna Bernstein
Donna Bernstein is one of our favorite artists not only for her modern art depiction of the Equine form but for her next level silk scarves and whimsical fashion accessories designs as well. For those of you who are not familiar with Donna B, you should be. Her artwork is imaginative and expressive and her style and appreciation for fashion comes across in her innovative artistic renderings worked into fashion items such as jewelry, riding shirts and her well known scarves. "For me the form of the horse blends pure joy and sensuality in a dynamic architectural body. My paintings [...]
SHOP THE SHOOT spring 2022
You love the images, but don't you want to know how to buy all of the cool items we used? Click through the images and you'll see links for the our favorite pieces. Editorial shot by @shelliwrightphoto, model @zintapolo, location @rankinranch clothing sponsors @vincentpeach @halebob_official @romitelliboots @wonderwest_bybootbarn Ariat @sashaland.equestrian @equestriess_atelier @urban_equestrian_fashion page 1 DOUBLE D RANCH x BOOT BARN exclusive leather Western Jacket $1200 IDYLLWIND Rib Knit fringe dress$60 bootbarn.com RODEO KING Cowboy Hat $249 bootbarn.com IDYLLWIND Lotta Lotte Boot $240 bootbarn.com SHOP page 2 EQUESTRIESS ATELIER Vaquera Sunshirt $65 equestriess.com ARIAT Tri Factor X Grip Full Seat Breech $179 [...]
LIFE IS GOOD
Welcome to Pegasus World Cup 2022 where the horses run and the party runneth over. The yearly event is a Thoroughbred horse race open to horses aged four years and older and takes place in sunny Hallandale Florida at Gulfstream Park. The winner of the race earns a $3 million (£ 2.2m) prize. It is named after the horse of Greek origin of which a statue stands outside Gulfstream Park which sets the perfect vibe for watching racing and experiencing what Florida has to offer on a regular day so it's no wonder Pegasus has become one of the most [...]
SIP Away with WINDRACER
This wine is quite good, we'll probably make it our official deadline Pinot Noir, it's exceptionally tasty. (I'm pretty sure that's not a proper calibration of fine wine but clearly I'm not an aficionado of wines apart from the fact that I like to drink them while doing layouts in the office.) I will admit however that over the course of the last few years, I've had some amazing opportunities to taste and learn from some of the masters of the trade so I'm confident enough to say I know a good Pinot Noir when I taste one. The WindRacer [...]
The EQUESTRIAN Hotel : Ocala
Pure elegance awaits you at the luxurious Equestrian Hotel located at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. This luminous multi-story retreat boasts pure convenience while offering optimum dining, shopping and spa amenities to make your getaway truly lavishing. Not to mention, the views allow you as the guest to view world-class equestrian events right from your own balcony.
Be a Queen: Dressage Queen Dream Showcase
Here at EQluxe we love supporting small local brands and equestrian start ups. We came across Dressage Queen Dream, a brand right here in Southern California through our social media channel. Admittedly, I'm not a dressage rider but the purple tones in her collection caught my eye as I'm a sucker for anything purple and the rest is history so to speak. I'm delighted to introduce you to Cariya Breemen and her brand Dressage Queen Dream ( DQD). BEHIND THE BRAND Tell us a little bit about your equestrian background and where you currently reside. Having grown up in [...]
Quick guide to POLO
Polo, where do we start? Well, it's not just a clothing brand donned by Nacho Figueras. Great place to start though. The vision doesn't suck. The game itself is the perfect combination of power, balance, coordination, quick decision making, strategy and skill. I mean in a nutshell you are trying to hit a tiny rolling ball on a moving horse with a 4 foot long mallet while your opponent is trying to prevent you from doing so. Polo is athleticism and horsemanship at it's best. It's a sport all on it's own. It's challenging, complicated and takes a ton of [...]
Urban Equestrian
You may have seen the Urban Equestrian logo: The six infused horseshoes signifying GOOD LUCK. Or perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of their clever ‘Get Lucky’ slogan that spans across most of their promotions. Interestingly enough, ‘luck’ had nothing to do with this successful CHIC equestrian line. Joel Chauran, designer and creative behind Urban Equestrian, had all of the skill of a designer and all of the love for horses he needed to put together this beautiful brand. Joel began his affair with leather goods at a an early age. He grew up as a ‘barn kid’ leading to a [...]
SoCali Equestrian
It’s exciting when you come across a brand and their product is just as wonderful as the people who run the business. I had an immediate connection with SoCali Equestrian after just a few interactions with the company’s lovely co-owners Erin Whitmore and Nancy Choy. So, it’s not too surprising that their love for the equestrian sport and horses comes through in their products. Where to start. Well, a little background on this small but mighty women owned online equestrian boutique. It all started two years ago when two friends based in southern California decided there needed to be a [...]
Southern Charm
Written by Lifestyle Editor Maddy Pasqualini When all of this is over I'm planning a romantic getaway or maybe a summer escape. The Montage at Palmetto Bluff offers both. Nestled along the coast of South Carolina in the scenic Low Country lies the Montage Palmetto Bluff. This beautiful 20,000 acre property sits along 32 miles of shoreline and is most easily defined by its historic charm, luxury accommodations, pristine natural environment, and unbeatable scenery. But spend just one day there, and you’ll find it’s defined by so much more. I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Montage [...]
Andalusian Horses Dance
We figured everyone may like a little chance to travel in their homes. I'm making my bucket list as we speak. We all know this to shall pass but it's important that we remain positive in our thoughts and don't let the dream surpass us. We'd like to introduce you to... The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Foundation, based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain is known all over the world thanks to its show entitled "How the Andalusian Horses Dance", a unique exhibition of horsemanship which both exhibits and summarizes the work which the institution has carried out [...]
MILTON MENASCO’S MOST COVETABLE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Compiled and Written by Alli Addison of Milton Menasco and Photography by Elizabeth Hay Love is in the air! This Valentine's Day we asked Alli Addison, the chic and sometimes irreverent equestrian mind behind the popular IG tag @miltonmenasco (follow her) to divulge her most covetable items on her Valentine’s Day wants and gifting list. And Yes, her list includes that big grey we all dream about. WANT: I’m a sucker for a good coffee table book. This year Assouline debuted their latest equestrian-inspired tome, Wellington: The World of Horses. It’s 215 pages of visually stunning, behind-the-scenes horse show goodness, [...]
Hermès Conversations in Movement #1
We are loving these intimate insights between riders. Whether established champions or young hopefuls, Hermès partner riders share a love of the sport and the horse that is so dear to the house. Lightness, generosity, humility and determination – Hermès riders share their philosophy of horsemanship. In this first episode, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, the German dressage rider, and Karen Polle, the young show-jumping hopeful, discuss the art of lightness through a bareback riding exercise. #HermèsSellier
GUCCI #OfCourseAHorse
For Gucci it's no surprise that their S/S 2020 campaign would be well "out there". Creative Director and Designer Alessandro Michele enlisted Director Yorgos Lanthimos of "The Lobster" knowing it would not only be a little strange but most likely involve animals? Lucky guess, I think not. We were super pleased to see our favorite spirit animal, the HORSE, gracing the pages of the campaign and the fashion film. Lanthimos creates a surreal world where fashion is clearly in the eye of the beholder and a pony is your partner in crime. Scroll through below and see Los Angeles in [...]
HOLIDAY ROUNDUP!
It's that time. Honestly, I can not believe it's the holidays again. Is it just me or does it come up on us quicker each year? Were people actually celebrating Christmas in Summer? I swear I saw some weird mid-way Christmas celebration. Either way, it's annoying. The holidays should be something we look forward to, but let's not overdue it. I mean seriously, one month at a time people. Okay, I digress and we did take this opportunity to rally up all our favorite knicks and knacks and all that is awesome by way of gifts for not only your [...]
