Our equestrian companions are more than just a means to ride. Special horses and ponies become members of the family, who we cherish spending time with.
If you are looking for a way to capture your horse in time, as a gift for a friend or as a timeless keepsake for yourself, why not treat yourself to one of these ideas?
1. Horse hair bracelet/keyring
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Horse hair bracelets or keyrings provide an unusual memento of your horse that you can take with you however far away you are from the yard.
These braided bracelets and loose hair keyrings are made using your own horse’s tail hair, so each item is truly unique.
A variety of companies offer this service including Treasured Tails UK, whose prices start from £30 for a silver plated bracelet.
Gemosi also create custom-made horse hair jewellery with a range of designs.
2. Handpainted horse shoe
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Celebrate your horse by having one of their shoes handpainted by an expert.
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Equine photoshoots are a fun and effective way to capture your horse in time. Images can be taken of your horse on his or her own, or with you, riding or on the ground.
These photos provide a lasting memento of your horse. looking at their very best.
These days there’s not much that you can’t get personalised with a photograph of your choice. And what better way to capture your horse than with a piece of homeware for all to see.
PhotoBox offer a range of home gifts from mousemats and coasters, to cushions and mugs.
And if you were captured by the Horse & Hound photographers at an event, then you can also have these images transformed into many different products, from keyrings to t-shirts.
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Rachael joined Horse & Hound in 2014, initially as a digital sub editor then became part of the news team as a writer in 2015. The philosophy graduate studied journalism at the Press Association before working as a local reporter at the Brentwood Gazette. Rachael is now a mum of two and still loves all things equestrian, including hacking, dressage and jumping with her cob Bert. Rachael left the H&H staff to go freelance in June 2019, but still contributes to our magazine and website, as well as our sister magazine Country Life, among others.
