Horsehair Memories 3

Meet Phantom, one of Jeri's exceptional equine partners.

"Phantom is truly an outstanding individual, and has excelled in the show ring in both open shows and the breed show ring."

Kaemmerle's "Jiji."
"JiJi was the first horse I owned, and we show regionally and nationally on the Arabian Circuit. We won our fair share, but even more than that, she was my friend."

Jen misses her beautiful "Lucky", but is excited to carry a part of her "Lucky" with her for the rest of her life.=)

Tani's Ben...

"Ben had the most loving and fascinating personality...He was a handsome boy and is greatly missed already. We all loved him so much."

"Every person that met Ben fell in love with him - he had a very special aura."

Lillian shared the majority of Donnie's 30 years riding and driving on trails and in parades together.

"We had trust in each other and sometimes it is very hard to find a horse that the trust is mutual."

Darrel enjoying his last drive with his beautiful Fjords, Oly and Lena. The mares are now being enjoyed and cared for by Ray, another member of the family.

Robin's Spuds and Nort...
"My boys, the one I lost and the one I have, are halves of my heart."

"Cheddar and I (Chanda) have done a lot of things over the last twenty years: 4-H, Arabian and Open Horse Shows, trail rides, parades, cattle drives, and just plain hanging out. What more could a girl want? He's been the best horse a person could ask for."

Susan's Rambo...
"I got Rambo when he was 4 months old in 1988 and thus started Hilliard Horses to Hug. Over the years Rambo and I went so may places together, just him and me and his cart. He has truly been a one in a million little horse. I always felt Rambo and I were a team. And I will sure miss him. For me this is the end of an era. "

"My love of horses came to me early at the age of twelve while reading the story of 'Black Beauty'."

Little did Jena know, that 32 years later she would fall in love with and be given her own Black Stallion...the one and only,
My Shotgun Rider!

"I can't believe Blackie is in our barn remembering the day that a generous man gifted his prized possession, an animal that he loved more than money itself to a stranger, an unselfish gift of love for a horse."

Karri will think of her treasured "LB" when wearing the bracelet given to her by her thoughtful friend, Kate!

"I was blessed with this beautiful boy for 24 of his 27 years. You will be dearly missed."

Janice's "Becky" lived a long life and helped create many happy memories!
"She was a tough old mare...Lots of great memories!"

"Spyder is the love of my daughter Heather's life! We have had him for 10 years and he is amazing!"

"Hannah is the absolute apple of this family's eye…they (Lisa, Jim, and Jamie) do everything for her and with her…she has been the center piece of their family!!!!"

Tide One On. " My daughter Trish, showed Tide when the mare and she were the same age - 3 years old - in lead line and continued to show throughout my daughter's life. She did it all - western, hunt seat, showmanship, and trail - an all around horse that had the best temperament and loved to get a drink of Coke at shows :) She carried my daughter through and gave us lots of wonderful memories. "

Elise's EZ... "He was a great trail horse and until his last year would go anywhere and do anything I asked. He did not realize that he was and old man!... I was so spoiled by EZ's sweet temperament and wanting to please personality"

The four "Royals", as they are known at the barn, are now honored with a "Royal" bracelet... a gift for their owner, !

"Billy O Brien was shipped over from England when he was 4 and has been a part of Julianne Wilson's family for his life in America. Julianne recently sold him to another wonderful family and it was hard to let him go."

Shanna, pictured in the white cap, will never forget the friends and horse (Ayla), that she is leaving behind in CA. Her dear friends will send with Shanna a bracelet created from Ayla's hair to honor their partnership/friendship!

"My (Anita) beloved Savannah was a loyal friend, she was especially close to my 10 yr old son. In fact I always referred to her as his horse. My son Alex never left her side for the four days we tried to save her and refused to leave her when it was clear she had to be put down. He stayed with her till the end."

"My (Anna) horse's name is Jericho. He was Fabulous! We naturally had our struggles but over time and sadly to say more towards the end of his life, we had developed an incredible, respectful, joyous relationship, that I am ever so grateful for. He gave me much. I loved him so much and miss him so!"

The following pictures are of Handcrafted Horsehair Jewelry that I have created and pictures of the treasured horsey models who provided the horsehair. Needless to say, these pieces are not for sale.=)

Treasured Memories...