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 [...]
TOP 5 COUTURELLA BELT BAGS
It’s not called a FANNY PACK any longer. We’ve progressed. What you want is a BELT BAG or a HOLSTER. And it's a great little accessory for street to stable or vice versa. It's the must have for Spring for men and women actually. So, since we're heading into the desert and we're doing a Coachella Couturella roundup and we've decided it's a pain in the butt (no pun intended) to have a backpack or handbag..we're voting for the holster/belt bag. Here's our top 5. ATELIER CG ride holster equestrian leather belt bag $289.00 RAG & BONE ellis [...]
Couturella top ten boots
So you're going to Coachella. We all know it's not just for HITS horse shows and Sunday Polo right? Now there seems to be this mindset that in order to enjoy yourself at this music festival in the desert you have to dress like it's Halloween or your neighbor's 70s 4th of July themed BBQ. This is definitely not the case. Let's start with your feet and take it from there. Here are our top ten stable to festival, if you will, boots that will not only get you noticed, but keep your feet cozy on the fields. OLD GRINGO [...]
Harnessing the Roots
Who doesn't love themselves some vintage Hermès? Well I know I do so of course we couldn't wait to check out the latest exhibit in Beverly Hills. The exhibit is free to the public but it ends tomorrow! So if you're in the LA area get your tushy over the hill and check it out. “Harnessing the Roots” is designed by Bruno Gaudichon, the curator of “La Piscine” Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix, France, who worked with scenographer Laurence Fontaine. Together, they decided to arrange the objects by theme rather than chronology, focusing on harnesses and their metamorphoses. [...]
Living the dream Tackrooms
I think most all of us have tack rooms that leave something to be desired. Too cramped, too dusty, unorganized, dark, you get the point. Here is a list of 10 tack rooms that are pretty much perfect in every way. Functional, chic, bright, clean, spacious, and beautiful. 1. Beechwood Stables by Blackburn 2. Windsor Smith Designed in Brentwood for Gwyneth Paltrow's estate. 3. Athens Stables 4. Lucky Jack Farm by Blackburn 5. Palm Beach Stable 6. Gornall Equestrian 7. Glenwood Farm by Blackburn 8. Chateau Chaumont 9. Sebo Interiors 10. Hofgut Rosenau
Oh Texas
Craving a true Texas country experience, with a touch of luxe? Starhill Farms is the perfect place. Set on 300+ acres of rolling countryside, this almost 200 year old farm is a Texas dream. Located in the small town of New Ulm, Starhill Farms is easily accessible from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. I flew into Austin, and it was a quick hour and a half drive from there. Entering the property you are greeted by a classic country dirt road lined with mature oaks. As you wind down the road you’ll see a warm butter yellow farmhouse, the [...]
