EQUESTRIAN TASTEMAKER

The new year always brings about new goals, challenges and experiences, and we thrive on the opportunity to reset, reprioritize and march into this time ahead with confidence. But with this new year and decade upon us, our team has found ourselves focusing on the art of generosity. There is no better, and more giving, community than the equestrian community, and we are proud to be among this group that is changing the world, even in the smallest of ways. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite charitable organizations, equestrians, artists and creators doing amazing things to help give back to our communities and planet, and the brands and individuals that work tirelessly to shed light on crises from around the world. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by those featured in this issue’s collection. Even the smallest change can make the biggest impact.

Many, but One Laura Crane Creative

Australian-based equine and landscape artist Laura Crane has translated some of the most iconic photos from the 2019/2020 Australian bushfires into stunning, deep, moving and truly generous pieces of art in support of the bushfire victims. “These moments signify the shared fragility of man and beast in such times of crisis. A reminder that we are many, but we are one. And that we are one, but we are many,” says Crane. All profits from sales of these fundraising art prints go to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, BirdLife Australia, and the families of the Volunteer Fire Fighters who lost their lives fighting these fires. Every little bit makes a difference. $30.00 each: lauracranecreative.com

Equestrians Unite Equine Warriors Society

Amy Summer Ellison, founder and creative powerhouse behind @huntseatpaperco, has made a name for herself creating some of the best equestrian-minded paper goods and accessories on the scene. “We strive to make our sport better by encouraging gratitude, creating friendships, and offering a leg up to riders and horse enthusiasts of all ages and disciplines,” says Ellison. So it comes as no surprise that Ellison is also the think tank behind the ever-growing Equine Warriors Society which aims to unite equestrians in times of crisis.

We witnessed wonderful things from the Equine Warriors Society during California’s Wild Fire Relief efforts several years ago. And when Australia’s devastating bushfires raged on throughout the second half of 2019 and into this new year, we saw the equestrian community come together like never before to raise funds and spread awareness. Working together with like-minded equestrian businesses such as Dreamers & Schemers, Huntsmen & Hounds, Botori Life, Dapplebay Clothing Co., and many more, Ellison raised nearly $16,000 for WIRES, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organization.

“Thanks to our wonderful equestrian community, with their generosity and teamwork, we proved that in times of crisis, equestrians unite. Alone we are small, but together we have the power to make a difference. We were so proud to send our combined raised funds to wires.org.au to support the Australian wildlife affected by the wildfires. It was a powerful message of love and community,” said Ellison. When asked what the future holds for the Equine Warriors Society, Ellison says there is much to look forward to, including efforts to transition to a 501(c)(3). For more information on the Equine Warriors Society, please visit: huntseatpaperco.com

Charity by Design EAGALA x Alex and Ani

With their symbol of luck and protection, these horseshoe bangles from the Alex and Ani Charity by Design collection are the perfect addition to every equestrian’s jewelry box. But there is so much more to this bangle, which comes in both silver and gold, than meets the eye. The pieces are a collaborative design between Alex and Ani and EAGALA, the global leader for equine-assisted psycho-therapy and personal development. EAGALA is based on professional experiential therapy, embracing the science that says we humans learn best while “doing,” and works with the natural healing power horses provide to drive change for patients. Proceeds from sales of the EAGALA x Alex and Ani Horseshoe Charm Bracelet support EAGALA’s continued work in assisting professionals in the healing process for their patients. Learn more about EAGALA by visiting eagala.org. Bangles, $32.00 each: alexandani.com

Art Has a Voice Kimerlee Curyl Fine Art

Fine art photographer Kimerlee Curyl has established an incredible career capturing America’s remaining wild horses. For nearly twenty years, Kimerlee has traveled the country (and the world) photographing the essence and free spirit of the horse. “To witness them flying across the barren landscapes, hearing the pounding of hooves and the tremble in the ground beneath your feet is the most raw and real I have ever felt in my life,” she explains. “They are iconic, resilient, survivors. When I first heard what was happening to them, in the name of special interest, I fell apart. I then decided to jump in and do what I could, and I’ve never looked back,” says Curyl. Recently Curyl created a series of open edition, plantbased, archival, museum-quality pigment prints for the American Wild Horse Campaign, with 20% of proceeds going directly to the work to keep wild horses wild. “Beauty and authenticity inspire people, and it is my greatest desire to do just that; to inspire change and support the protection of one of the most remarkable creatures on the planet – the American wild horse,” Curyl continues. “All images are captured on their terms, in their home territory. Absolutely nothing is contrived. These are a few glimpses into their day-to-day lives, living unrestrained and wild on our vast Western public lands.” Learn more about Kimerlee Curyl and her work at: kimerleecuryl.com and @kimerleecurylphotography

Freedom, Protection and Preservation American Wild Horse Campaign

We’ve continued to be mesmerized by the work of the American Wild Horse Campaign, an organization that was first introduced to us by Horse & Style alum Saddle Club. The AWHC works to protect America’s wild horses and burros by stopping the federal government’s systematic elimination of these national icons from the public lands through legislation, litigation and advocacy. “Our vision is eternal freedom, protection and preservation for America’s wild horses and burros,” says the AWHC. Through the defending and restoration of that freedom, the organization works to promote humane management and raise the standard of their welfare. Learn more, get involved and aid in keeping the wild wild by visiting: americanwildhorsecampaign.org and @freewildhorses

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1. Adrienne Sternlicht and Benny’s Legacy, winners of the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas 2. Fans line up to collect autographs from their favorite riders 3. Moments like these are the most special! 4. Brittni Raflowitz gives Hilton Van De Breepoel a hug and a pat after their round 5. Karrie Rufer and Charlie Jayne walking the course 6. We can spot so many pieces we would love to buy from WC Equestrian’s vendor booth at the LVN 7. LVN Opening Ceremony tradition, The Parade of Nations before the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas

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8. Ring steward John Franzreb III 9. Karl Cook and E'Special P.S. 10. Glittering equine accessories seen at Joie Gatlin and Morley Abey Show Jumping perfectly suit the Vegas vibe 11. Andrew Ramsay and Stranger fly to a second-place finish in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas 12. Uma O'Neill and Clockwise of Greenhill Z, the third-place pair in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas 13. Robert Ridland, U.S. Show Jumping Coach/Technical Advisor and Blenheim EquiSports President, congratulates McLain Ward (Adrienne Sternlicht’s trainer and mentor) after Sternlicht’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas victory 14. Rich Fellers and Steelbi, winners of the Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series Final