Horseshoes by Bex

18/01/2024

Please share & vote for my pony club friends horse Que Sera

Nominee Name: Jo Hales
Horse’s Racing Name: Que Sera
Horse’s Age: 14
County: Oxfordshire

Our beautiful, much-loved, Thoroughbred was rehomed from Philip Hobbs’ yard in 2017 and we’ve been privileged to own and retrain him for nearly seven years.
His versatility and temperament is quite remarkable and is demonstrated by retraining successfully for multiple disciplines, including:
• Racing side-saddle for charity
• Dressage (astride and aside)
• Winning RoR championships
• Side-saddle classes, winning at local, County and National level
• Combined training
• Hunting (Bicester) and Fun Rides with different riders
• Gymkhana games, including flag races!
• Teaching children to ride, from aged 5
His achievements include:
RoR DRESSAGE
Won Novice Southern Championships 2019, Blenheim
3rd Elementary Championships 2021, Aintree
Won Elementary Championships 2022, Aintree
2nd Medium League Championships, Aintree
SIDE-SADDLE
1st and Champion, including: Royal Windsor, Moreton, Rugby, Ashby, Bath & West, Wiltshire and Harroway
2023 SS Championships: 1st RoR, 2nd DTM, 4th Open Equitation & SJ
He’s won classes in most disciplines aside, from costume concours d’elegance to top level equitation against professionals.
SIDE-SADDLE RACING
1st Charity Side-saddle Race, Bicester PTP, raising £300 for IJF
BD COMBINED TRAINING
Multiple top 2 placings.
Most importantly he is a kind person and much loved member of the family!

Check out Bex's video.

16/05/2023

One of my horseshoes on Emmerdale

09/10/2021

A lovely photo shared of Tracy with her horsehoe.
Congratulations Tracy and Guy, wishing you both much happiness xx

11/09/2021

This horsehoe was delivered whilst in England.

11/09/2021

Been making a horseshoe and ordering supplies for more today. Let me know if you want one.
£7 plus postage.

08/11/2020

If you'd like a horseshoe for any occasion or just to have for some luck in your home.
Inbox me. Any colours and themes

01/08/2020

During this difficult time all horseshoes are now £15 plus postage outside Jersey.
Let's give the bride or grooms something to remember their special day.
Any colour combinations. Inbox me

10/07/2020

Special horseshoes made for special people.. if you want one, inbox me

16/11/2019

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08/09/2019

A few from our travels

06/09/2019

Many believe the horseshoe which if found by chance has tenfold the power of a purchased horseshoe.

All superstitious people agree that hanging horseshoe above your door will protect the home and promote good luck.

This tradition dates back to the 16th century.

Some say it is most important to hang your horseshoe with the points upwards. They argue that this must be done if not your luck will escape.

You need to capture your luck inside the horseshoe; this will secure the home from evil encounters and keep the luck secure.

Others believe the opposite.

They claim that hanging your horseshoe with the points down will ensure good luck pouring down on everyone who walks underneath and will pour good luck into the home.

During the First World War the horseshoe with the points facing downwards on printed cards was most common.

Now it seems the wind has changed and more and more people tend to prefer the points of the horseshoe pointing up.

Iron and fire were considered extremely powerful. The blacksmith who created such a prodigious item was also considered to be very auspicious and was well respected.

An old superstition said that if you found an old horseshoe (or a piece of old iron) you should instantly spit on it, then throw it over your left shoulder making a wish at the same time.

No matter what the reasons may be there is no doubt that the horseshoe remains an everlasting symbol of good luck.

04/09/2019

Good luck in your new home Julia Jason and family

25/05/2019

Remember if you have a wedding coming up, why not order a custom made horseshoe for the bride and groom. Any themes or colours

13/05/2019

Horseshoe made for a special lady Amanda and her now hubby Matt.

03/05/2019

HORSESHOES AS A GOOD LUCK CHARM

On your wedding day it is very likely that you will receive a couple of beautifully decorated horseshoes as gifts from some of your wedding guests. But what does this unusual tradition actually signify for the bride and groom?
The tradition of giving the bride a horseshoe following her marriage ceremony probably dates back to the Victorian period and it’s purpose was to bring good luck to the newlyweds for the duration of their lives together. However, it is possible to trace the horseshoe as a good luck charm even further into pre-Christian times, when the horseshoe was thought to represent a crescent moon, and was therefore a very potent fertility charm. As with many of our modern rituals it is almost impossible to accurately identify its roots, but in my opinion this is what makes them truly magical and romantic!
The Victorians placed a great deal of importance on superstitions revolving around good and bad omens, which were believed to foretell the success or failure of a marriage. These days we take far less notice of such things in our everyday lives; however the world of weddings seems to be one area where the observance of certain rituals and traditions is given extra weight. Brides, you only need to think about how you would reacts to breaking a mirror or to accidently seeing her partner on the morning of the marriage to accept that we still place importance in these traditions.
So how exactly are horseshoes incorporated into the average wedding day? Well, traditionally the bride would be presented with a decorated horseshoe by the female members of the family, particularly children. Having a child hand over the horseshoe to the bride is said to ensure her fertility, which would have been extremely important to the newlyweds back in the Victorian era. The bride should then carry the horseshoes with her bouquet for the formal photos, and should ensure that the horseshoes are displayed, along with the bouquet, for the rest of the celebration so that everyone can admire them.
The act of giving the bride a horseshoe appears to be coming back into fashion so if you have been invited to attend the wedding of a friend or family member this year, you may like to partake in this tradition in order to help keep it alive. If nothing else it will act as a talking point during which you can explain what the giving of horseshoes is all about. Hopefully, by bringing this tradition to the attention of your social circle you will ensure that you receive some good luck tokens on your own big day!

19/04/2019

Easter special buy today for £6, offer on until Easter monday on facebook

14/04/2019

For Sale message me

12/04/2019

Today I'm making a very special horseshoe that is going to be sent to Florida!!

29/03/2019

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JOIN ME ON SUNDAY 31ST MARCH 4-5PM FOR THE Q&A AND YOU'LL BE PUT IN THE DRAW, THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF THE EVENT

25/03/2019

31/10/2018

Horseshoe made for Kerry & family at The Crown. Was great to see you on Sunday ###

31/10/2018

This horseshoe was for Royston & Rosie who were married the weekend just gone.
Wishing you both a long and happy life together ###

22/10/2018

Another horseshoe is going to it's home shortly, being delivered by hand. Not for a wedding this time. Pics to follow

22/10/2018

I made a horseshoe for a very special couple who are getting married this coming weekend. I can't show you the shoe until after but I wish you both a wonderful wedding and I look forward to seeing the photos.

26/09/2018

2 horseshoes all boxed up and ready to go. 1 wedding horseshoe and 1 special. I will share the photos when it has been given.
Keep the orders coming...