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Etsy Finds Vintage: Equestrienne
Story by HeyMichelle
Published on December 20, 2008 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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Did you go through a horse phase when you were, oh, eight to 12 years old? You know what I mean: were you one of those girls who had a stable-full of horse figurines, horse posters covering her bedroom walls, and whose greatest wish was to have a pony of her very own? If so, here are some vintage  Etsy Finds to trigger your nostalgia. And if not, they may trigger a latent horse phase in you yet. Giddy-up!

 

Vintage Prize Ribbon Circa 1938

From TrendStudio, $10.

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Vintage Horse Head Brooch by Gerry's

From ForeverClassique, $12.

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2 Vintage Equestrian Themed Ceramic Mugs - Horse Cameo

From heartsandstars, $8.

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HORSE And BUGGY Vintage Tan Applique Wrap Skirt SIZE S

From stephaniebracciano, $36.

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Wild Horses - Soft V-Neck Sweater

From zwzzy, $22.

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1960s -1970s MOD Brown with Swirl Psychedelic Tall Slim Knee Boots 6

From vintageair, $44.95.

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Vintage brass rack

From bluebellbazaar, $28.

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1930s Vintage Red Bakelite Cigarette Case with Horse Head Medallion

From AmericanMadeJewelry, $75.

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Vintage 1970s Brown Leather Horse Coin Purse

From lulurecycles, $15.

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Dec. 20, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. Kultur

Goodness, yes, and my "horse phase" lasted even longer.... Still love them. Great finds!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. beachhouseblues

Great vintage finds!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. hiddenlibrary

Aw, these are great! I recently added this jockey jewelry set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Preptastic!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. CarryTheWord

Great picks!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. ageratum

Great article and great items, and, yes, I did go through a phase. The only thing is my love for horses has lingered into my 50's! Thanks for all the nice vintage finds! :) Donna

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. BetaBoutique

oh, this is great!
i was not but my sister was absolute horse lover when she was like 12, so i perfectly know what do you mean :

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. Arctida

Lovely finds!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. glamasaurus

If only I was a size 6 those boots would be mine.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. dogties

Awesome Equestrienne Items!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. SoVeryCharming

Awesome finds!

I have this cute vintage button ring:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. BluCille

I like the sweater.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. Toxicguineapigs

Horses!! Yay!!! :)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. branchhandmade

I love vintage horse gear! So cute, great finds!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. jessjamesjake

this is an adorable collection!! great job HeyMichelle! Love all these finds.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. NatashaDesigns

Nice :)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. Vanessa

I have a vivid memory of being about 8 and being in my room with my horse models. My brother had the Rolling Stones "Wild Horses" playing on the record player downstairs and I was just making my horse models gallop around *in slow motion* and I just remember thinking they were soooo beautiful. (obsessed)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. KelleysCreations

My mom owned a tack shop when I was young and I recognize several of the vintage items...so neat to see them again. My horse craze started when I was 5 and is still going on. Just got in from taking care of mine.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. thevintagecloset

SO weird....thursday i made a western tresury west list & today this!...WOW!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_wes...

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. KellesKitchen

Awesome collection, HeyMichelle! I DEFINITELY went through a horse phase (my shelves were lined with plastic horses!), and I think I'm still kind of in it ;-) These items are fabulous.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. calzephyr

I still haven't grown out of my horsey phase :-)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. vintageitville

Oh the applique skirt is just too cute.
I was so sad when we moved and my Dad through out my horse picture I had colored(not knowing its importance). I would just stare at it and dream of having my own horse.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. christinececelia

Very neat finds!!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. sisply

i love horses and vintage, that´s perfecT!!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. VedaArts

my mom just got a frisky morgan colt. he's a doll. so sweet horses.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. PalominoMorgan

For the true equestrian I have this vintage saddle listed (and it's in EXCELLENT condition.)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

Drawing horses is actually what got me thinking that I'd like to be an artist someday...I have horses to thank for dipping my feet into the creative world.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. AwApplesauce

These are all great! I can just imagine someone getting that visible horse illustration for an 8-year-old horse-obsessed little girl! Haha!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. JoyandWhimsy

Thanks Michelle..A lot of people don't know about the horse of Alexander the Great and I was so surprised to find a picture book about this ancient horse at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I also have an unusual picture book about BLACK BEAUTY retold and illustrated for little ones at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. JoyandWhimsy

Ooops, sorry Black Beauty is here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Thanks for going equestrian!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. zwzzy

I've had Wild Horses stuck in my head every since listing that sweater! Haha. Cuuuute picks! :D

Dec. 20, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. Avellinobellavista

Love horses had that phase your talking about got myself a paper route as a young girl and a coffee can to save for a horse, Boo hoo it never happened still a dream I am going to a horse farm tommorow and they are just beautiful out in the NH snow!!!!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 12:56 a.m. Moonegirl

I love horses too! I recently made up a bunch of horse/western tags for my shop because it reminded me of being a young girl, free on a horse in the woods!!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:06 a.m. lulabel

these are beautiful! with a room FULL of ribbons and horse photos, you could say my horse phase lasted a little longer than normal...about 17 years!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. bittersweetdesign

I have always loved horses. Much to my wonder and amazement my husband bought a Chincoteague pony for me, one that I had fallen in love with! She was followed 3 months later by a miniature Sicilian donkey -he is adorable. My childhood dream was realized, but as an adult child!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. kimberlyklinedesign

I too was raised with training and showing horses and also recognize many of your items from back in the day! Makes me want to dig all that stuff out and play with it!..... No, it's in the back of the attic...love it!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. MyElegantThings

Great collection. I love horses and have my two neighbors horses but I call them mine. They like me best anyways. Great collection!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. simbachdesign

I've been collecting antique jodpurs since college and now own 24 pair!..A pony has always been on my Santa's list and still is.. I don't even ride, but I can dress like I do...someday, someday...

Dec. 21, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. treasurefield

My dad had horses when I was a kid. Santa brought a Shetland pony when I was 6 or 7! So I guess I've always loved them.
I make handsculpted horse-profile pendants, brooches, magnets. I love bringing them to life!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. pinkflamingo61

It's funny, I've never ridden a horse in my life, yet, the biggest seller for me is equestrian jewelry. I sell to local stores and that's the thing that always sells for me. My step daughter is obsessed with horses though. I think she would pay for their upkeep before her groceries! Nice article.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. EJPcreations

I live the 1917 illustration. Creepy but cool!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. FawnandLark

This really hits home...horse owner and lover for life! I have 3 boxes of Breyers in the attic! Thanks for this great article!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. FluteTeacher

I love horses...thanks for sharing these items.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:53 p.m. Crybabe

Awwwww....I want every single one! LOVE horses, and have one..named Walter. The love of my life' :0)

Great picks!!!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. timesandchimes

Thank you for highlighting these wonderful Etsians and their craft!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 1:27 a.m. FlanneryCrane

Love these articles. I have a tooled leather belt with optional horse buckle:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

I really like the mugs.

Dec. 22, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. poppyandclover

love that vintage sweater!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. mouthwipers

I had an imaginary horse...she was so beautiful! When I wasn't "riding" her I was reading the "Misty of Chincoteague" series. Life was simpler then...

Dec. 22, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. ImSoVintage

My father made my dream come true when I was 12 and bought me a horse. Those were the days. I do have this pretty horse collectible in my shop.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Dec. 22, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. foreverandaday

I grew up on a farm with all kinds of animals but Horses and Cows are my fav. I love this Equestrienne collection Great job : )

Dec. 22, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. MissTessaMelissa

This is what been on my mind lately. I grew up on a horse ranch that was my grandparents.My great grandma (a short round woman) would dress up as Santa and have our miniature mediterranean horse pull her around the horse show ring in a sleigh and pass out candy to the kids. Then all the kids would have a stick horse race. It is my most cherished memory of my childhood.

Dec. 22, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. InuInspirations

awesome, I always wanted a horse when I was little... I never got one, but thankfully did get to take riding lessons. I still hope to have a horse some day :)

Dec. 28, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. tessablueskies

my stable had over 300 figurines ;-) thinned down the herd and have around 30 or so small ones now.... Great Picks!!

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