So here's something you probably didn't know about me!  When I was a young adult, I got to pursue my (then) dream career in the horse business! I have loved horses and riding since my dad gave me riding lessons for my 12th birthday. (I think he later regretted that decision - horses are all consuming of your time and money!)  Needless to stay, I stuck with it and eventually became a riding instructor at my barn and then went on to get my own place to board horses & teach riding!

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Horses were my life and during this time (the late 80's), the Equestrian look was pretty big in Home Decor.  Naturally, I surrendered to this charming style!  Hunt scene pictures adorned my walls, needlepoint fox pillows were on my chairs and my worn out hunt boots had a spot right by the fireplace!

This was a very happy time in my life and although I am no longer doing anything with horses anymore, I still love them and have a soft spot for a horsey motif!  A word of warning, though - you can go too far with this look...

Best to create the look with classic finishes and a few well-placed accessories

Design duo's Badgley Mischika's Kentucky horse farm as seen in Elle Decor

Amanda Nisbett

Ralph Lauren

I adore horses as muse in art...

Etsy

Giddyup Studio via Etsy

Vizart through Etsy

Etsy

HGTV Green Home

And even today there are some sophisticated accessories that celebrate the noble horse...

From Horse and Hound

Pike Road Pillow Company (above and below)

Horse and Hound

Ralph Lauren

Now, if I could only capture the scent of  of a tackroom full of leather saddles...