Everyone needs a pony head wreath right?
Alrighty, everyone knows that our Lifestyle editor Maddy Pasqualini is our go-to for anything decor or crafty oriented. However, since she decided to head to NY for holiday inspiration we had to rely upon a hand-full of websites to come up with this supposedly easy to perform DIY so that you can make your own Horse Head Wreath. Our selection was easy, once the site mentioned heavy work gloves we kept on looking. We were able to come across what seems to be an easy solution thanks to Garden Answer youtube video which required little crafty knowledge beyond the use [...]
HOLIDAY HACKS
Let's start with some fun and easy basics you probably have around the barn or if you're like me, they are in a box in the garage. Today was Farrier day and it got me thinking. As I was watching the discarded shoes fly into the corner, I had a spark of genius go to Pinterest and see what people are doing with their old horse shoes! Surely there are some holiday hacks? There definitely was. Here's some quick easy ideas I picked up. Feel free to be creative and make them your own! For those "craftys" who were kind [...]
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Everyone’s a Winner at MCHS
Everyone's a winner! It was a fantastic show week at the Menlo Charity Horse Show. We had such a great time meeting up with old friends and making new ones. This show is laden with tradition and pomp that truly takes you on board for a luxury driven show experience that benefits a charity. The show takes place at the historic private membership grounds of the Menlo Park Circus Club in the Silcon Valley + Bay Area of Northern California. The Club, started in 1920s by a group a children, yes you read correctly, was originally the location for a [...]
Lord of the Flies
Okay, in case you haven't heard, there's a heatwave going on in Los Angeles and in parts of the United States and it's not fun. It's especially unnerving when your constantly battling fly control in your barns. Now, some of us are lucky enough to have some sort of fly spray system in our fancy barns....I'm not one of those people. We have a small 4 horse stand alone barn in a horse community built roughly in the early 40s. It's not fancy. It has nice in and out with huge paddocks. Paddocks that are now swarming with pesky flies. [...]
Australian High Country Globetrotting
The Man From Snowy River, A horse safari through the Australian High Country. @marlee_horobin ; A saddlers daughter of Peter Horobin Saddlery shares her experience on a GlobeTrotting adventure. An adventure in the High Country of Northern Victoria on horseback is exactly what you need to detoxify and revitalise your mind, spirit and soul. I am an Australian equine, daughter of an Australian Saddler and call me bias about my homeland but I guarantee that you haven’t witnessed the sky until you have seen the skies we call home. I have recently experienced a 5 day horseback tour with GlobeTrotting [...]
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Talk DERBY to me
We have our own version of Game of Thrones going on here this weekend as two of the biggest names in Derby talk go head to head. So, here's everything you needed to know about the Kentucky Derby in general and the day itself will prove to be exciting. Me, I'm a huge Mike Smith and Baffert fan, but since they are on opposite teams this year I think I may go with a longer shot, Tacitus. Anyway, The Kentucky Derby has been raced since 1875 so I'm just going to go down the list and hope you don't poop out before [...]
It’s a Roundup! Part 1
Whether it's a night with your honey or a date with your bestie we can all agree this holiday is somewhat antiquated yes? Can we just go back to passing paper cutouts with suckers as gifts back and forth like we did in grade school? So, I made an executive decision to do a roundup that not only benefited your loves, but possibly may benefit you as well. Now, the term "loves" can serve as your mate, your date, your bestie or your pony. There are no rules here. And I'm not going to give it some stupid name like [...]
It’s a Holiday Round Up!
So we gathered some of our favorites things, many of which you will also see in our Roundup issue coming out this week online! The issue will be free for everyone to view, so make sure you check back this week to take a gander. We hope you enjoy this little tidbit and shop shop shop with our friends. Happy Holidays to all. TREAT YOURSELF As we venture into cold lands, it's important to combat the elements with an arsenal of awesome for both you and your ponies. Here you go! BIBIMBAP SKIN We absolutely love this skincare line. The [...]
What’s all the hate about?
So here's the deal, I waited until the buzz wore off and decided I'd address this really cool editorial that caused quite a hate fest on the equine media channels. Firstly, I'll start by saying that whenever a fashion magazine, such as ELLE, comes out with a horse on the cover I'm excited and I look at it as a win for EQluxe as this is what we're trying to do. Now, the thing that bothered me about this editorial is that whomever the art director was they were not a horse person, as they would have never chosen the [...]
WEG your tale: What you need to know
Well we thought it would never come but the days of WEG, The World Equestrian Games are almost upon us! In case you have been living under a pile of hay for the last year you are probably more than aware of the convergence of this mountainous event being held in Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina beginning Sept 11 and running through more than two weeks of event ending on Sept 23. The event itself will feature numerous competitions of the world's best in different disciplines ranging from Jumping to Reigning. It truly stands to be the largest [...]
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 [...]
Beauty Leg Up
Ok, so anyone who knows me understands my obsession with beauty products. Having a life of sensitive skin and strange reactions, I'm a firm believer in try it first and see what happens. So, I was super thrilled when I learned about this skincare line Bibimbap as it was designed by an Equestrian with equestrians in mind. So a little reach out and follow on instagram and like magic the creator Lynn Mueller was happy enough to share with us and you her new product line. What was in the package: The Cleanser, The Healing Salve, The Serum, The Moisturizer [...]
Triumph and Will
I asked if I could interview the woman who helped in bringing the EQUUS film festival here to Los Angeles. Hearing her tell the tale pulled my heart strings and it brought tears to my eyes. Not because her tale is sad per se, but because of the overwhelming feeling and pure will that went into her story and its result. The result is that of seeing her hard work and progress in completion and being recognized as someone who stuck to it and in return helped others along the way. Let me introduce you to Naomi Boinus-Reehorst. Naomi, a [...]
DIOR holy escaramuzas!
On Friday, Dior kicked off the first of three Resort 2019 shows to take place in France Louis Vuitton and Gucci are following suit. Dior Billed the show as “Diorodeo,” and paid homage to the Mexican horsewomen known as the escaramuzas, horseback performers who defied Mexican tradition and won the right to join the normally male-dominated sport. It also referenced Chilean author Isabel Allende’s novel, The House of Spirits, which stars independent female characters. Taking place in the Grandes Ecuries du Domaine de Chantilly in a riding ring decorated with Maypole ribbons, the show had front-row guests gladly opting for [...]
PONIES IN FILM
All of us at EQluxe were very excited when we heard of a film festival where the content is purely horse driven. We were even more excited when we learned that the festival offering everything from film to equestrian clinics was stopping in Los Angeles on its tour! A little background to fill you in, The EQUUS film festival, the first of it's kind, was created to highlight and award the efforts of those who pay homage to the horse. The festival, launched in 2013, empowers creatives to show the diverse relationship between human and horse through a directive of [...]
TACKY TIPS
Spring Cleaning is upon us. Yep, it's time to clean up that leather, polish those bits and prepare our tack for a fun summer of riding and showing. Here's some quick tips to help in the prep and cleaning of your whites, bits, and brushes. Bits, Irons and Brass We've all been taught the "dip the bit" in water and lightly towel dry it after a ride. By doing this you're insuring your precious mount doesn't go from day to day with a crusty bit in their mouth. Bit wipes are awesome. And some are even flavored! We like [...]
Mother’s Day..Treat yourself
Ok so even if you're not a mom...we're pretty sure you're mothering someone and you deserve a much needed rest or rejuvenation moment. Here's some favorite supplies to add to your day of just being you and if you are a mother, you totally deserve that lay in the hay. MINUTES TO RADIANT SKIN: In 40 minutes, Chuda’s Healing Hydrating Cream will repair, nourish and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a first-ever formula rooted in the centuries-old, skin-healing Remedea Compound™ and boosted by the most scientifically advanced, medical grade actives. For a quick lit from within glow, this Healing [...]
Minted CUPCAKES
Well it looks like the Triple Crown is upon us starting with the big daddy that starts it all the Kentucky Derby. Now all horses aside, the Derby brings with it a certain pomp and circumstance like no other. So,without sounding like a total southern deb, the mint julep is great but I think we can do better. I'm going to need to bake..probably in a funny hat with the TV on. For those of you not in know, The mint julep is a mixed cocktail made with bourbon, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. It's delicious but [...]
EASY BEEZIE LEMON SQUEEZIE
If you are a little late to the party, then you may not know that Beezie Madden just won the Longines FEI Worl Cup finals in Paris last weekend her second time winning the title. It's been 13 years since Madden last competed in Paris but we're pretty certain she was feeling the confidence with her partner in crime horse Breitling LS . What a dynamic duo they made. Breitling LS, a 12 year old Stallion made quite impression with this being his first major championship. “He’s only competed three weeks this year,” Beezie said. “He won the World Cup [...]
