As equestrians, we pour years of training, practice, and hard work into getting our horses to the show ring. If we’re lucky, we’re rewarded with a ribbon…which then sits in the barn or hangs from a shelf, gets dusty, and fades.

Not exactly the way you want to remember the significance of your achievements with your horse, right? Equestrienne Kristie Strom set out to find a way to change that. After competing with her Morgan mare Tracemark Tapestry, Kristie wanted a way to trace the journey that she and her mare had taken together. It was from this desire that Trace Wear™ by Tracings LLC was created.

Trace Wear™ is a unique jewelry line designed by horse people, for horse people. Riders and competitors can select from the wide variety of Trace Wear™ charms to create a bracelet that reflects their significant accomplishments with their horse. Different charms represent different achievements, such as getting to a specific event, world championship titles, and blue ribbons. Each bracelet is unique to the individual horse and rider, and it serves to trace their journey in the competition ring together.  

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Trace Wear™ offers quality jewelry for the equestrian. All of the charms are made of hand-crafted sterling silver and Swarovski® crystals. Whereas ribbons fade, Trace Wear™ bracelets are timeless, and a rider can proudly wear them to remember and display their achievements.

So before you consider ordering another ribbon rack to decorate your room, think about how you want to remember and commemorate your relationship with your horse. Visit Trace Wear™’s website and Facebook page to learn more.

P.S. – Hey Canadian riders, listen up: Trace Wear™ even ships to Canada!

If you’re looking to combine the elegance of the horse with the luxury of quality jewelry, The Gorgeous Horse is the place to go. Offering custom-designed equine and canine-themed jewelry, The Gorgeous Horse prides itself on the detail and craftsmanship of its pieces.

Such quality does not go unnoticed: The Gorgeous Horse has been voted Reserve Champion in the Horse World Magazine jewelry division multiple times. The business is backed and accredited by some of the biggest and most prestigious breeds in the industry today: The Gorgeous horse has attended the Arabian Nationals for thirty consecutive years, the Saddlebred World Championship Show for twenty years, and the Equine Affaire for twelve years.

Founded in 1980 by Eddie and Annette Meador, The Gorgeous Horse is located in Daleville, Virginia and remains family owned and operated. Jason Maze, Eddie and Annette Meador’s grandson, has worked for The Gorgeous Horse for nineteen years. Jason is a third generation jeweler and designer, and graduated from the Jewelry Design Institute in 2003 as a degree in master stone setting and fabrication. Jason created The Gorgeous Horse’s website, which showcases over 900 pieces of jewelry. Jason’s brother, Chris Maze, is the metal smith, shop foreman, and quality control manager at The Gorgeous Horse. Chris has also been providing castings for seventeen years.

The Gorgeous Horse prides itself on excellent customer service and works to maintain the highest quality of product, customer satisfaction, and integrity. (I'm partial to their stackable rings which sport fun phrases like "rack on" and "heels down." Pieces can be custom designed, creating the piece of jewelry that you want to own. The Gorgeous Horse boasts a large inventory which is continuously being updated. For more information on The Gorgeous Horse, visit their website and their Facebook page.

PS - They do some great givewaways on their Facebook page!!