I grew up with horses, and have always been heavily involved in dressage (both competing and volunteering). I first started working with horsehair as I had a horse in surgery with a poor prognosis, and desperately wanted something to remember him by- but all the horsehair businesses I found specialised in girly, fragile, fancy jewellery- which is totally not me at all! I wanted something that woul
d last and be tough- that was focused more on the horsehair than the metal work. In all the sleepless nights waiting for vet reports, I discovered the ancient indian craft of hitching but couldnt find anyone in Australia that made jewellery items with the method- so I set about teaching myself (great distraction!) Luckily the horse survived, but I was still facinated by hitching and continued to practice it, and discovered that it really helped with feel and dexterity when holding the reins while riding- bonus! From there on I had a few friends ask me to make them things for them, and then friends of friends, and the business evolved from there! Each item I make is totally different, and there are many options on styles in both mane and tail hair (and even dog and human hair!)
I am now based near Maryborough in Victoria
