Seen Someone in a Choker Today?

Our long lost friend, the choker, is back and is better than ever!

It seems that just about everyone is into wearing a choker these days. No matter what it is made of – velvet, metal, rhinestone,  leather, you-name-it, just about everyone is donning a choker to spice up their outfits. Even the oh so fashionable little North West has been spotted wearing a choker necklace!

    

     

Choker mania reared its adorable face in the Spring of  2014 and this trend has continued to be strong. So what’s all this hubbub about a simple piece of ribbon or velvet?  Noblewomen in the Middle Ages wore chokers that with Saint Sebastian pendants to protect themselves from the bubonic plague. During the French Revolution, young women attending the secretive victims’ balls wore red ribbons around their necks to demonstrate the appearance of having been guillotined, expressing solidarity with the rebels who had been executed during the Reign of Terror. In the nineteenth century, black ribbon chokers were favored by ballerinas, providing the appearance of an elongated neck.

   

     

No matter what your fashion style, boho, western, hippie chic, or  traditional, chokers are here to stay and Posh Equestrian has some fab pieces for you to choose in a variety of unique styles.

Don’t Break the Squash Blossom Bank!

Looking for Squash Blossom jewelry that won’t break the bank? Dying for the perfect Squash Blossom necklace, bracelet, or ring, but are hesitant on spending thousands of dollars? But not dying enough that you are willing to put your rent, food, and (gasp) clothing allowance on the line? Posh Equestrian has reasonably priced Squash Blossom designs that will let you be the Western fashionista of your dreams! Check out these fabulous items. Check them out by clicking on each picture or go to  www.Posh-Equestrian.com

 

 

 

Cowgirl Trends: A Little Bit of Fringe and a Little Bit of Lace!

Let fringe and lace be your closet staples this season. Strut your inner Cowgirl with these cute pieces from Posh Equestrian for your oh so perfect Bohemian cowgirl inspired look! Click on each pic to view details at Posh Equestrian.

Plaid Heaven

Plaids are hot, hot, hot! While plaid clothing might have you thinking of your private school days—plaid print is making a super cool return.

And we’re talking plaid everything! From hats to scarves to shirts to jackets; plaid is definitely in. The classic plaid pattern has morphed into whatever style you embrace: country, punky, preppy, boho, or even Highland fling. Just take a look at these plaid lovelies from Posh Equestrian.

So, don’t want to wait to get the look. Sport the classic favorite right now. Finally, the school girl plaid has grown up.

Fringe Frenzy for Fall Cowgirl Fashionistas

There is definitely an FFF (Fringe Frenzy for Fall) going on for every cowgirl and horse enthusiast! As festival season came and went, fringe is still a huge western fashion statement. We love the dimension and movement that fringe adds whether it is worn on its own, or layered with other items. Posh Equestrian is offering cooler weather takes on fringe in our fall and winter clothing arrivals. It’s evident that fringe will be sticking around for the rest of the year, so pick out some fresh fringed items, whether its boots, gloves, heavy knit cardigans, long sleeves, sweaters, leggings — pretty much every major fall category features fringed items. Here are a few of our favs from Posh Equestrian:

 

Beautiful Lace Ophelia Tunic – Just Right for Your Holiday Get Togethers

Looking for a great top that can take you from work, to the movies, to your upcoming holiday happenings. We just got this top in from one of our fav vendors, Rancho Estancia, and we just love it!  The ohh sooo romantic cream lace Ophelia Tunic has flared sleeves and an elastic neckline that allows you to choose how to wear the blouse, whether on or off your shoulders. This top looks fabulous over  leggings or paired with your favorite jeans. Add a special  belt and a statement necklace and you’re ready for whatever comes your way.

P.S. We offer the belt for sale also!

Like it? Buy it here! Posh Equestrian Ophelia Tunic

Desert Warriors: Mounted Archery

Abstracted from Cassidy Magazine’s online post written by Michael Satterfield. For more information and fabulous pictures go to our fav magazine, Cassidy Magazine  http://www.cassidymagazine.com/2014/10/desert-warriors.html

Just outside the upscale community of Scottsdale Arizona, a small group of athletes gather to hone their skills and to let out their battle cries. Their team known as The Desert Warriors of the Southwest are part of a small, but growing, group of dedicated individuals that keep the tradition of mounted archery alive.  Their training facility nestled in among rural homes and Saguaro cactus is one of just a few dedicated training camps in the North America.

The tradition of mounted archery started in Mongolia with Genghis Khan and later spread across Europe and the Americas. In the United States the heritage of mounted Native American warriors and hunters is an image romanticized in the Westerns. The level of horsemanship that is required to not just ride at speed, but to load, draw, and fire an arrow on target is hard to describe until you actually see it firsthand.

The type of events are based on the different mounted archery disciplines from around the world. From Korean there is the Mogu ball, from Europe the Hungarian three-sided target, while from the Middle East comes the Qabag target. Each exercise tests both the riding and archery skill of the competitor, with the most exciting event being the Qabag. In the Qabag the rider must draw their arrow, and while at speed lean forward while twisting around allowing them to fire at the target mounted about 20 feet above them.

We were fortunate enough to spend the day with Diana Troyk the founder of The Desert Warriors and the chief instructor at the mounted archery facility. Diana’s skills have been tapped for the filming of the History Channel’s “The Secrets of Genghis Han” as well as other projects where mounted archery is required. In 2010 she took the Bronze in Korea, and Third in the North American Championship. She has also competed in Poland, Japan, and Mongolia.

Diana and her students hope to see the sport grow here in the USA through the Mounted Archery Association of the America. This group is the sectioning body in the USA, Canada, South and Central America. The organization and its dozen or so recognized clubs host clinics, demonstrations, and competitions across the United States and Canada. For more information on the sport and how you can get involved please visit MountedArchery.org

Treats for Your Special Equine

Abstracted from Equus Magazine Issue 427

Your horse’s palate may be larger than you think. Try offering your horse these non-traditional treats and find out what he likes.

Carrots, apples and peppermint candies will pique the interest of most horses who like treats, but there’s no reason to stop there. Just for fun, try experimenting with other tasty tidbits your horse might like as an occasional snack.

Fruits: Bananas, watermelon rinds, mangoes without the seeds, grapes, raisins, fruit juice.

Vegetables: Peas, green beans, lettuce, celery, pumpkins.

Other: Bread, bagels, cake or pastries (without chocolate, cinnamon or poppy seeds); pretzels, corn chips or potato chips; pasta; eggs; dried pinto, red or fava beans (but these are better cooked); beer.

To be safe, cut or break treats into pieces of two inches or less; offer no more than one or two bites of a new snack on the first try, and then never feed more than two pounds at once. Also avoid offering sweet treats to obese horses or those with insulin resistance.

Have we left something out? What treats do you give your special equine?

Life Is Short: Buy the Boots!

Lovin’ These Canty Boots. Just discovered Canty Boots and we are so intrigued with their uniqueness and sense of style. Canty Boots are handcrafted from old vintage boots. Or you can send in your special broken-in ooooh so comfortable boots and the folks at Canty Boots will “Cantyize” them. It looks like they bend the top portion down and add a stylish belt as a decorative touch. The boot inside becomes the outside with a gorgeous belt tying it all together. What a fabulous and creative idea. Just take a look at some of examples of what they have produced. So adorable! Canty Boots http://www.cantyboots.com

Love of Horses Button Down Blouse

Announce your love of horses with this adorable button down shirt. Black embroidery with two horses emblazoned on the front. Soft, silky, and oohhh so comfortable. 100% polyester. $19.99. Size Large (10) available. Click here for more info about this blouse http://www.posh-equestrian.com/catalog.php?item=863

Love this blouse!