I CARE

As a horse lover and equestrian, I take great delight in turning horsehair into beautiful keepsakes. I strive for excellence in all aspects of service and care deeply about making sure you love your keepsake and have a great experience.

Lora

In addition to creating keepsakes, I have been committed to developing and maintaining safe trails for all trail users since 1989. My experience spans various natural resource positions, such as conservation, maintenance, and a twenty-five-year tenure as a law enforcement ranger, standing out as one of the rare equestrian trail specialists with profound insight into recreational equestrian trail rider requirements, backed by hands-on expertise. Learn more at: www.horsetrailsexpert.com.

The Ones We've Lost...

Tex - Tennesse Walker

I bought Tex from Texas
way back in 1999 when
he was two years old.
He was my companion
trail horse, mounted
patrol horse and mentor
to many horses over the
years. December 2024, I
said goodbye - he was 27.

Walker - Tennessee Walker

He was gifted to us in 2003 and spent eight years in our herd before
we had to make the tough decision.

Pete - Pony

He was a lovely gift and sweet addition to our small herd.

Brandi - Paso Fino Mare

Brandi was also gifted to us. It was our first Paso Fino.
I fell in love with the Fino gait. And she was a perfect
fit for my young son.

Apache - Paso Fino Mare

We changed her barn name to Princess Guinevere -
which means "White Enchantress". She had a lot of spirit and had been used as a brood mare and light trail horse before I purchased her.

Horses are in My Blood

My First Horse

I started riding consistently in 1986 while pursuing my formal education in equestrian studies at The Ohio State University. Since then, I've had the privilege of exploring various disciplines, including breeze riding, dressage, harness racing, starting and reschooling, providing riding lessons and mounted patrol operations - It didn't take long to realize that trail riding is my true passion.

Although I don't consider myself a breed-specific horse enthusiast, my aging body truly appreciates the advantages of a smooth-gaited trail horse. Throughout the years, I've owned several breeds for trail riding, each with its own unique build and personality, including Quarter Horses, a Belgian/Thoroughbred cross, Paso Finos, Appaloosas, an Arab/Appaloosa, Tennessee Walkers, and a Morgan cross. Additionally, I've had the pleasure riding other breeds such as Haflingers, Missouri Fox Trotters, Standardbreds, Hanoverians, gaited and non-gaited mules, and a variety of wonderful grade horses.