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 [...]
SPA DAY
No, it's not your horse prepping for the next Burning Man. It's also not his/her latest in equine Halloween Costumes. It's a therapeutic treatment called PEMF. We had a wonderful opportunity to meet with Natalie Rietkerk of Triple Crown PEMF, a business she takes on the road to provide therapy for all types of horses from all kinds of disciplines. She even does backyard ponies like ours. So Natalie came out to show us how Smoochy our OTTB might benefit from a treatment. Without spoiling the story, I will say my almost 'senior' boy acts like he's a 4 year [...]
Snuggle Up
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer it's time to snuggle up with a good book. Right? How about we add a little horse girl adventure in there as well? We had the opportunity to do a little Q&A with the author Claire Eckard who wrote the novel Gallant: The Call of the Trail, which released recently. This award-winning and Amazon bestselling book showcases a riveting story of faith, affection, and adventure that follows the lives of two teenagers as they train to compete in the heart-stopping sport of endurance riding. The book showcases the beautiful bond [...]
BLING RING
Summer is upon us. Time to add a little shimmer to your equestrian style whether it be simple or elaborate we've picked a few favs to help compliment any street to stable ensemble you come up with. So go ahead, show off your horse girl lifestyle. VINCENT PEACH Coming from a long line of prominent US jewelers and “Pearl” men -- Vincent has honed his ancestral expertise into unique, truly organic one-of-a-kind fine jewelry creations. The Vincent Peach jewelry collection is uniquely handcrafted combining the casual elegance of leather and the extraordinary beauty of diamonds and pearls. A native [...]
Beach Please. Miami Beach Polo rules.
Someone say Beach Polo? I'm in. Granted, It took two days to recover from the travel across the US but I highly recommend the sojourn to anyone who loves horses, fashion, beaches and of course the sport of Polo. World Polo League Beach Polo knows how to roll out an event and it was amazing. The tournament takes place over 3 days on the sands of South Beach between 21st and 22nd street. On the last day of play they include a charitable match this year for Give Back for Special Equestrians. All 3 days are filled with some of [...]
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 [...]
Idyllic Equestrian
I don't know about you but I dream about a property such as this one. I have a checklist of what would make the perfect equestrian property. This home, with it's reasonable price tag sort of hits the mark. Granted, I'm not much of a winter person. If only I could wrap my head around snow I'd be packing my bags and hauling the ponies to New York tomorrow. Admittedly, as a Southern Californian, I often dream of winter holidays, warm fires and a white Christmas. I often wonder as well what it would be like to live in one [...]
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 [...]
Styled and Ready Holiday 2020
Welcome to our Holiday Issue! We are pleased to present you with our online issue. It's free for everyone to flip through and shop your favorite links until your hearts content. The team at EQluxe wishes you a beautiful and safe holiday this year and we thank you wholeheartedly for you support. CLICK FOR ISSUE to view Scroll down to purchase a printed version. If you would like to purchase a on demand print copy of the issue we have made the publication available on Magcloud below. Please keep in mind the printing of on demand is a little [...]
Women in Racing Issue
Over a 100 pages dedicated to the some of the most prominent women in thoroughbred racing. Lose yourself in their in-depth interviews and then dive into the luxurious fashion, beauty and travel content this equestrian style publication has to offer. With every issue sold we will donate 20% of that purchase to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, A donation to the TAA is supporting an infrastructure of 74 accredited aftercare nonprofits in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico that retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds.
Talk Derby 2020
So the year has been rather blah. We can admit it. The Derby didn't run in May, The Belmont ran first and here on Labor day weekend we are celebrating the Derby without fans just private invites. All of this pandemic chaos aside, we still have some amazing horses racing towards that garland of roses. Here's where the racers stand today. Finnick the Fierce and King Guillermo scratched. So it looks as if there will be a 16 horse field. Tiz the Law came in this morning with 3-5 odds on winning. I love everything about this horse but I [...]
BUCK IT just shop
We've been cooped up, hazmat clothed and stressed out. We think we all deserve a little reprieve. Even if you're just window shopping, delight yourself in these wonderful brands and visit their sites for special shipping codes and sales. So, what are you waiting for? Join the ride and support each other. You might just find your new go to for you, your best friend and your horse. Scrolling down is easy. 3 categories Yourself, Dream Big, Your Pony. Each brand has bold links to shop from. Acquaint yourself. All of us at EQluxe wish you and your loved ones [...]
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 [...]
CHANEL need we say more?
So it's nice to see a little equestrian flowing off the runways. The jockey boot is a very nice touch, and we all know how Milton Menasco feels about polka dotted tights! So, it looks like Chanel is point on in our Equestrian community. Bravo! Thanks for listening Chanel. hahaha #parisfashionweek
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 [...]
Taking no BULL
Model Lily Aldridge takes no bull in Pinko’s S/S 2020 campaign. Captured by Mert & Marcus, the mechanical bull wearing model wows in glammed up cowgirl looks styled by Vanessa Reid.
