How to tie a hunting stock

There’s nothing like a stock tie to make an accomplished equestrian feel like they are all thumbs. After years of cheating by using pre-tied stock ties, I took the plunge and bought one that required the ability to tie a square knot in a mirror and have it come out looking elegant. The process gets […]

There is nothing that compares to that time spent in the outdoors. So, what’s a better way to remember a hunt and honor the wildlife you have harvested than proudly displaying that animal in your home. A European skull mount (euro mount) is such a cool way to do that! If you have never cleaned your own skull and always wanted to or if you do it all the time, I hope this helps you out and gives you some extra tips.

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I understand this post is equicentric. I suppose you could look at it as a Fashion Blog entry...for the horsey crowd. Or it is a Craft Blog How-To...but in any case, unless your fashion sense veers towards the 18th century, you are employed by Ralph Lauren, or your kid's ball team is manning a craft table at Equine Affaire, this blog is probably for Horse People. My kids are part of an excellent, active Pony Club. If you are a regular reader, you will have seen a bazillion pictures of them…

Maybe it's just the dressage crowd I'm hanging out with, but does it seem like good old tie-it-yourself stock ties are out of style? It's just a jump to the left, and a step to the right... Over the weekend, I saw a lot of riders in dressage attire; I'm certain I was the only one not wearing some kind of pre-tied stock tie. I am a die-hard stock tie traditionalist. As a youngster in Pony Club, I struggled and struggled to learn how to properly tie my stock for formal turnout. I spent time in…

Quality9.5Value8Aesthetics10Comfort88.9A few weeks ago I shared some gorgeous stock ties with you. I have been searching for something beautiful and unique for my dressage show wear and I fell in love with one brand of custom stock ties in particular, Style Stock. It took me several days and a couple of messages to narrow down what exactly I wanted. Of course, that was two stock ties, not one. I was hoping for a black and white polka dot one, but […]

On the Hunt… For Side Saddle Attire – Middleburg Life

Welcome to the Burton Hunt We are always pleased to see people new to hunting in the hope that they will enjoy it every bit as much as our members. A popular misconception is that hunting is exclusive and elitist but we are nothing of the kind. Indeed people tell

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