One of the highlights of this website is getting to meet wonderful people (now friends) like Julie Frykman. She is the founder of a fabulous new equestrian line called In Classic Fashion. If you have an OTTB, you will adore…
Approximate Notions Equestrian Pillows
I adore simple equestrian touches to home decor, and if you aren’t familiar with Approximate Notions, you need to be! They offer the most beautiful equestrian pillows that will enhance any living area. Felicia Hughes not only founded this company,…
Show Season Is Coming!
Show season is approaching and we will soon be very busy traveling and preparing. What are your plans and this show season? VR has something exciting planned to help kick off the new season! Stay tuned!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Velvet Rider! Looking for a little something for yourself? Get 20% off at Pinklette or 15% off at Tara Kiwi today!
Dark Horse Chocolates Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Needing a last minute Valentine’s Day gift? Try Dark Horse Chocolates! They come in a range of styles, prices, and disciplines. There is something perfect for everyone! One thing I love most about them is you can choose a specific…
Velvet Rider Valentines Day Gift Guide
Valentines Day is just around the corner! VR has put together a Valentines gift guide to help you select the perfect gift for the equestrian in your life. Don’t worry, if the Valentine in your life is your four-legged partner,…
Horse Hair Jewelry by Braided Love
I love the idea of horse hair jewelry as a keepsake and a fashion statement. I really wish I had kept some hair from my first horse that I could have had designed into jewelry and always had her with…
Dapplebay Giveaway
In honor of Velvet Rider reaching 1000 likes on both Facebook and Pinterest, we want to thank you with a giveaway! This one is brought to you by Dapplebay, Inc., and they offer the cutest equestrian tees. This giveaway is…
Horse Hoof Ring
Hi all! I had a tremendous response to my posting a picture of the Horse Hoof Ring so I decided to put the info here for it. It’s super cute and I really want one too! The ring has also…
Coolers, Dress Sheets, Exercise Rugs, Scrim, Terry, Anti-Sweat, Oh My!
Have you ever wondered when to use any of the above? Coolers, dress sheets, exercise rugs, scrim, terry, anti-sweat…oh my the options! In the horse world, you have plenty of options depending on your personal tastes and dislikes with some…
Hunter Boots in Fashion
Hunter boots can be the perfect pop of color to any outfit. Not only are they totally functional for fashion and the barn, but they super comfortable too. These bright boots can bring a little sunshine to any rainy day. …
Pinklette Giveaway!
Congratulations Julie T. on winning the Pinklette Giveaway! I hope you enjoy your bracelet! We are so excited to bring you a giveaway in conjunction with Pinklette! They have the most adorable jewelry collections around including cute equestrian pieces! This…
Cowgirl Style by Raquel
Hello everyone! I’m Raquel from the blog Horses & Heels, I’m thrilled to be guest posting here today for you. I’m throwing you a curve ball from Jennifer’s usual posts & going to be talking about western style – or…
Kerrits Spring/Summer Collection 2013
One of my favorite things about this time of year is new spring/summer collections being released. I love seeing the new pieces then begin dreaming of warm, spring days, beautiful green trees, and glorious days on horseback! Kerrits has released…
Happy Friday with Tara Kiwi
Happy Friday with Tara Kiwi! Wondering how to wear a Tara Kiwi tee at work or out with your friends? Pair it with a great jacket, jeans, and riding boots! This is the Show Jumps tee. Love it paired with…
Gucci Introduces Equestrian Themed Resort Wear for 2013
Gucci has released an equestrian themed apparel for their 2013 cruise line. It is absolutely fabulous! The pieces are gorgeous and true to high fashion. How lucky would we be to be able to compete in this collection? Here is…
Tara Kiwi Meets Tailored Sportsman
How cute is this ensemble from Dapple Gray? I am loving this combo featuring the Tara Kiwi Wreath tee and so trendy colored Tailored Sportsman’s! Definitely for the fashion forward rider! From Tara Kiwi: It’s 2013 so try something NEW!…
Happy New Year from VR!
Velvet Rider wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Here’s to a great 2013! Some cute Horse New Year Resolutions are below (thanks to the English Habit!): 1. I CAN walk and poop at the same time.…
USDF Approves US Finals
How exciting is this! The USDF has approved to add a US Finals competition coming in 2013. The full details are still being ironed out but what they have released sounds very exciting! USDF have stated that the focus will…
Know Your Competition? By Denny Emerson
I came across this blog entry by Denny Emerson of How Good Riders Get Good fame and thought it had some interesting points. I think it’s a good idea for all of us who compete in the horse world to…
Merry Christmas from The Velvet Rider
ESMA Awards Nomination
The Velvet Rider would love to be a part of the prestigious ESMA awards this year! For those of you who may not know, the ESMAs are the Equestrian Social Media Awards who showcase equestrian-themed websites and companies. Our friends…
The Velvet Rider’s Holiday Gift Guide
At Velvet Rider, we wanted to feature a few horsey items that would be great for the equestrian in your life! Any of these would make great gifts and stocking stuffers! Enjoy! The Perfect Tees How can you…
Saddling Up at C Wonder
C Wonder is a hyp online boutique that frequently offers equestrian inspired pieces. They have just released these fun horsey items! We are totally adoring the Stampede Silk Shirtdress. This would be so perfect for a day at the races. …