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Equestrian – What it means :

When many see the word equestrian, There not sure at first what it means. Essentially what equestrians are, they are the lovers of horses, for the most part they are in love with all things that the horse represents. Whether it be the care or love of the horse, or the lover of horsing events. The meaning of this word, it has different meanings to different people respectively.

One way to enjoy equestrian activities is simply by going to horse races. We see in this that there are a lot of people that enjoy this type of horsing event. Whether it be the care and maintenance and love of the horse, these are all things of the word equestrian. Being a horse trainer or rider can also be interfaced into the word equestrian itself. In essence, you may not be a trainer or rider, but if you enjoy anything to do with horses then you are an equestrian. Horse racers and events are probably the most popular forms of entertainment that a lover of horses enjoys. This has been a past time for many a year and century’s old way of settling the nerves for fun. Going to the track and seeing the horses run is a thing of grace and beauty. One of the first that come to mind is the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. The events here have been attended for many years, There are also a lot of high rollers that attend these events. No doubt, There is a lot of money that would go through this type of horse racing event.

As a child I was brought up going to horse racing events, I learned at an early age how much fun and excitement can be had at these types of event. My parents even used to let me pick a horse to win, they would put my dollar or two on my horse of choice. This was great fun and I learned that one does not have to place a big bet to have fun. I even was lucky enough to pick the winner a few times, To the dismay of people around the track. These were at a time in life that a young person lives out there life and never forgets. As a 34 year old man, I remember these times like they were yesterday.

We learn that in our quest for Equestrian entertainments is just a short look in the phone book, or a ride in whats left of a beautiful grassy countryside. The horse still plays a big part in a lot of our lives. It’s a feeling you can’t buy in a store, its in all of us that love this unique and gentle beautiful animal.

If its only to read and study about the history and love of things Equestrian.

It still holds a lot of information and learning potential for your mind to develop on something new.

See the potential and learn about things that are Equestrian today.

Equestrian Jewelry and Home Decor:

As the love of all things equestrian has grown, so has equine decor and jewelry and apparel and other items of interest. In the home decor area, these can range from many equestrian items. Whether they maybe horse related rugs, carpet and even horse blankets on through to many other equine designed items. Theres no doubt that these things all add up to the love of the horse as a whole in peoples lives.

There is also different assorted equine jewelery and apparel, which the horse lover may see and enjoy. These things are of beauty and immense interest to the equestrian horse lover. Now a days there are many items in the jewelry genre for the horse lover, things such as watches, bracelets and earrings all on the level. Equestrian items are also more popular than ever in the lives of the horse lover, and there popularity has been gaining in great preponderance even more. The beauty of the horse, its form stand and make it perfect for many items of jewelry and home decor items. From diamond pendants, to various trinkets of elegance and grace, equestrian jewelry items can match many pieces of wardrobe.

This fancy bling maybe made of various materials, also maybe at different prices from affordable to lavishly priced. As for the jewelery that we see appear the most, these would be necklaces for the majority. A lot of these pieces for the most part only have the horses head as it’s design. Other designs would include the horseshoe, this has always been a popular design for equestrian accouterments. Some of these also may include the bit, stirrup, hunting horn, crop and boot, dressage horse, saddle, hoof pick, golden boot, blue ribbon, and many other Equus designs. We also see a many, heart-shaped designs that have the horse as its motif, again this type of design is very popular in its own right. These have chains that have been made of cable or chain.

Horse designs are also available for brooches, barrettes, pins and cufflinks. While they are generally not considered jewelry, they also fall in this category because of the material used and its cost. Examples are square horse cufflinks and gold equestrian brooches. For pins, you may find saddle, hunting whip, hunting horn or heart-shaped horse designs. You can also find diamond-studded silver barrettes for wearing in the hair.

If its only to read and study about the history and love of things Equestrian.

It still holds a lot of information and learning potential for your mind to develop on something new.

See the potential and learn about things that are Equestrian today.

Sebring,FL- March 17, 2008 – Saddle Ridge, an all-natural and eco-friendly equestrian home community near the quaint Florida town of Sebring, has added Mary Ann Simonds to its team of “green” experts. Simonds is a professional equine and equestrian consultant who has worked in the equestrian industry for the last 25 years.

Simonds’ experience ranges from sustainable development and strategic planning to eco-tourism and equine behavior. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming, majoring in Wildlife Biology and Equine Ecology, she earned her Master’s Degree at John F. Kennedy University in Interdisciplinary Consciousness Studies, specializing in Organizational Development and Leadership.

“I have been waiting for this day,” commented Simonds, “when a visionary developer sees the amazing potential for integrating an equestrian community with a sustainable development. Congratulations! This truly will be a landmark project, attracting intelligent and ecologically aware equestrians. I am excited to be a part of this team and share my expertise as an ecological equestrian consultant.”

Simonds has worked from the West Coast to Florida with land use agencies and organizations integrating habitat conservation, sustainability and equestrian issues. She serves on a number of Advisory Boards for government agencies, as well as conservation and equestrian organizations, and has been instrumental in the development of protection ordinances, creative zoning, and inter-disciplinary networks for sustainable development and land use planning.

“We are thrilled to have Mary Ann on board at Saddle Ridge,” stated Janie Coffey, an agent for the development. “She has extensive experience with facility design, wildlife protection, and equine management. These are critical issues for Saddle Ridge to address while building a truly green and well-preserved equestrian environment.”

Saddle Ridge is exceedingly committed to constructing an environmentally conscious, deed-restricted development; therefore, additional consultants have collaborated with Saddle Ridge to ensure that the land conservation, building methods, and horse-keeping practices coincide with a green lifestyle. Gregory J. Sawka of the Southeast Soil & Environmental Service Inc. recently teamed with Saddle Ridge as a soil consultant and engineer. Through composite samples, he has performed tests to examine the suitability of the soil for horse grazing.

Construction at Saddle Ridge is currently underway, and this professionally planned facility is composed of 1,200 acres. Because the layout has been designed to preserve the natural state of the land and ensure privacy for its residents, only 96 parcels are available for purchase. At this time, Saddle Ridge is pleased to provide new customers with a limited time offer. The development is offering a select number of 10 acre parcels, a 3,000 square foot custom home and a three-stall barn for $690,000.

Residents will be able to custom build houses in the Florida-cracker bungalow style that incorporates elements to make them compliant with green standards.