I thought I'd put together a few posts of nifty horse-related things to buy on Etsy in advance of the holiday season - or, you know, any time you need to gift something to another horse lover in your life. I'm thinking that some of these in particular might make lovely trainer/barn manager/vet gifts.
First up: let's talk vintage horse items. I happen to have a tiny collection of vintage horse objects that I love, and any of these would fit in great on my shelves.
As soon as I saw these I let out a pathetic, besotted sigh. These went with a McClellan saddle, arguably the greatest military saddle the United States has ever produced. I wrote my master's thesis on the beginnings of the US Cavalry, so I'm more than a bit of a buff.
Beyond that, though, they're just gorgeous - all those buckles and the wonderful soft supple leather. Lovely.
Art Deco Knife Rests ($79.00)
I'll be honest: I'm not entirely sure what a knife rest is, or why one would be needed.
But aren't these lovely? I love the long lean lines of them, the elongated yet elegant neck and backs.
In my opinion, this is the best bargain on the list. It has great Art Deco lines, is in beautiful condition, and actually has some practical use - it's not just a tchotchke for a shelf. I think this would look incredibly classy on an office desk.
This is tiny but whimsical, and would make a nice shelf piece, especially for such a low price.
Vintage Hunting Candy Tin ($14.99)Another small and sweet item. I particularly like vintage hunting themed items, and this one has the added bonus of being on a tin that could be repurposed for all sorts of other things.
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