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 [...]
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 [...]
