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1/31/11
Dear Ivy,
My husband, Clark, ordered a necklace, bracelet and key chain as a surprise for me for Christmas. How utterly touched I was to receive
such a beautiful and thoughtful gift. It made me cry with tears of joy. You truly have a gift in the beautiful workmanship of your creations.
Clark could not have chosen more perfectly according to what I would have chosen. I love the concho pendant which also spotlights her
chestnut color, given her tail was mainly black.
Molly (SA Gold Satin) was my beloved 24-year-old Arabian mare with whom we shared 15 years, and who I lost on August 21, 2010. It was
love at first ride. We spent many lovely days together, most in an arena, some at dressage shows, some on trail rides with friends, some
giving rides to children, some just loving on each other. She had a sweet and willing disposition, the quality of which made her worth her
weight in gold, and then some. She was a horse by breed, but a pony by size, standing 14 hands, with typical Arabian huge gorgeous eyes.
I feel so blessed we were together so long. The gift of her life in my life has touched me positively and unforgettably. I continually thank the
Lord for her.
She has been celebrated with a star registered in her name within the Pegasus Constellation and a personalize postage stamp. The jewelry
made by you, however, is a more tangible gift that keeps her close with me.
I am sorry I haven’t written before now. I find myself emotional still. Your story about not riding after your loss of Brownie resonates with me.
For me, it is about a relationship.
Thank you,
Leesa
Dear Ivy,
My husband, Clark, ordered a necklace, bracelet and key chain as a surprise for me for Christmas. How utterly touched I was to receive
such a beautiful and thoughtful gift. It made me cry with tears of joy. You truly have a gift in the beautiful workmanship of your creations.
Clark could not have chosen more perfectly according to what I would have chosen. I love the concho pendant which also spotlights her
chestnut color, given her tail was mainly black.
Molly (SA Gold Satin) was my beloved 24-year-old Arabian mare with whom we shared 15 years, and who I lost on August 21, 2010. It was
love at first ride. We spent many lovely days together, most in an arena, some at dressage shows, some on trail rides with friends, some
giving rides to children, some just loving on each other. She had a sweet and willing disposition, the quality of which made her worth her
weight in gold, and then some. She was a horse by breed, but a pony by size, standing 14 hands, with typical Arabian huge gorgeous eyes.
I feel so blessed we were together so long. The gift of her life in my life has touched me positively and unforgettably. I continually thank the
Lord for her.
She has been celebrated with a star registered in her name within the Pegasus Constellation and a personalize postage stamp. The jewelry
made by you, however, is a more tangible gift that keeps her close with me.
I am sorry I haven’t written before now. I find myself emotional still. Your story about not riding after your loss of Brownie resonates with me.
For me, it is about a relationship.
Thank you,
Leesa
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| Busy |
2/24/11
Ivy,
Words can hardly express my heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful memento you made for me after the loss of my horse "EC's Too Busy
Dancin". The bracelet and earrings are stunning, and all my friends, both 'horsey' and 'non-horsey' alike have been amazed with the
quality and perfection of your work. Your communication with me was more than prompt and the kindness and compassion you showed
me was wonderful. Your customer service was over and above fantastic!
A little about Busy: Busy was born May 26, 2002 on the Appaloosa breeding farm where I board. The day he was born, I took one look at
him and said "I WANT THAT COLT!" He was actually born a dark bay with a VERY large blanket with huge spots (and turned into a VERY
loud leopard as he got older). I was lucky enough to convince the barn owner to sell him to me, and purchased him as a weanling. Busy
was a very quirky horse: very bright, and unfazed by anything. I even tied balloons to his halter one day as part of his 'de-spooking'
training! He walked calmly by my side, the brightly colored balloons bouncing merrily by his head. He used to put his two front feet on top
of the automatic waterer in his stall so he could peer over the top of the stall and look around. He was adept at undoing his stall latch and
letting himself out to wander around (earning a special lock on his stall). He could untie himself, but never went too far. He lived up to his
name: he was always "Busy" getting into something!
I was so excited to ride him I started him gently before he was 2, and with less than 30 days training on him (and somewhere around his
2nd birthday), took him to a large Appaloosa show at our IL State Fairgrounds. Busy tried his very best and we took many ribbons in Trail,
Western Pleasure, Most Colorful and Halter. People kept telling me what a nice 3 year old he was, then looked at me in shock when I
explained he was only 2, and still 'green' broke.
Ivy,
Words can hardly express my heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful memento you made for me after the loss of my horse "EC's Too Busy
Dancin". The bracelet and earrings are stunning, and all my friends, both 'horsey' and 'non-horsey' alike have been amazed with the
quality and perfection of your work. Your communication with me was more than prompt and the kindness and compassion you showed
me was wonderful. Your customer service was over and above fantastic!
A little about Busy: Busy was born May 26, 2002 on the Appaloosa breeding farm where I board. The day he was born, I took one look at
him and said "I WANT THAT COLT!" He was actually born a dark bay with a VERY large blanket with huge spots (and turned into a VERY
loud leopard as he got older). I was lucky enough to convince the barn owner to sell him to me, and purchased him as a weanling. Busy
was a very quirky horse: very bright, and unfazed by anything. I even tied balloons to his halter one day as part of his 'de-spooking'
training! He walked calmly by my side, the brightly colored balloons bouncing merrily by his head. He used to put his two front feet on top
of the automatic waterer in his stall so he could peer over the top of the stall and look around. He was adept at undoing his stall latch and
letting himself out to wander around (earning a special lock on his stall). He could untie himself, but never went too far. He lived up to his
name: he was always "Busy" getting into something!
I was so excited to ride him I started him gently before he was 2, and with less than 30 days training on him (and somewhere around his
2nd birthday), took him to a large Appaloosa show at our IL State Fairgrounds. Busy tried his very best and we took many ribbons in Trail,
Western Pleasure, Most Colorful and Halter. People kept telling me what a nice 3 year old he was, then looked at me in shock when I
explained he was only 2, and still 'green' broke.
I have many wonderful memories with Busy - like the time we rode down to a
motorcycle rally to check out the bikes, riding into town for a some drinks at
the local watering holes, going horse camping together, and countless trail
rides. Busy was a comfortable, willing, unflappable mount, and everyone who
ever met him fell in love with his inquisitive and friendly personality.
Busy fell sick suddenly and colicked a couple of days before I made the
painful decision to end his suffering on October 10, 2010 after every measure
motorcycle rally to check out the bikes, riding into town for a some drinks at
the local watering holes, going horse camping together, and countless trail
rides. Busy was a comfortable, willing, unflappable mount, and everyone who
ever met him fell in love with his inquisitive and friendly personality.
Busy fell sick suddenly and colicked a couple of days before I made the
painful decision to end his suffering on October 10, 2010 after every measure
had been made to save him. He had "twisted a gut" and performing surgery gave no guarantee for survival. He was
buried on the same farm he was born, next to his mother, who passed on previously that year of a broken leg.
Busy was a 'broomtail' App, which means his tail was minimal at best. I am so impressed that you were able to take
the little bit I was able to salvage and make me these gorgeous pieces. Thank you again for your concern,
professionalism, communication and amazing craftsmanship! I cannot recommend you highly enough to anyone who
would enjoy a forever reminder of his or her wonderful companion.
Regards and Many Thanks,
Holly A. Idec
buried on the same farm he was born, next to his mother, who passed on previously that year of a broken leg.
Busy was a 'broomtail' App, which means his tail was minimal at best. I am so impressed that you were able to take
the little bit I was able to salvage and make me these gorgeous pieces. Thank you again for your concern,
professionalism, communication and amazing craftsmanship! I cannot recommend you highly enough to anyone who
would enjoy a forever reminder of his or her wonderful companion.
Regards and Many Thanks,
Holly A. Idec
6/15/11
Hi Ivy
I recently received a lovely bracelet that you made for me
(ordered by a very close friend of mine). He nervously had
me close my eyes, and as soon as I laid eyes upon the
bracelet, I choked back the tears. I knew immediately what
it was, and that it contained the hair of two very special
geldings. My grey is an 8 year old draft cross who I bought
as four year old with only a dozen rides on his back.
Needless to say he was green and I was an adult amateur
getting back into riding. We had a few bumps along the way,
but three years later we got it figured out and became great team
mates. This gelding was the " other man " in my marriage, and my husband did not always understand my need to
be with the horses 6 days per week. Over time, my riding became a friction point in our marriage and I struggled to
explain to my husband the importance of horses in my life. I simply could not breath without them. My daughter had
outgrown her pony we had been leasing and was in need of a horse. It was time to hand my beautiful gelding over to
her (our plan all along). It was agonizing for me and most days had me in tears, but my husband refused to own two
horses so my hands were tied.
In the winter of 2009, my husband started to feel ill, and a few months later, we were reeling with the news that he was in
stage 4 colon cancer, with a grim prognosis. He started an aggressive regime of chemo in March of 2010, and it was a
rough go on both of us. My husband knew he did not have a lot of time left. He also knew that I was struggling with all
of this and did not have my usual form of therapy without a horse to ride. He spoke with my coach and asked if we could
find that special horse for me that would give me strength. After looking locally and in neighboring provinces, she took a
shot in the dark and phoned a local pro to see if he had anything. He was willing to sell his personal grand prix horse as
he had bills to pay and a lot of young horses to bring along. We were greeted with a stunning 8 year old dark bay
KWPN gelding with the most beautiful spirit and mind I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I came home, my
husband took one look at me and said "this is the one right"? Tears flowed and a week later, we brought him home to
our stables. My husband passed away two months later, and I still can see his smiling face as he walked into the barn
to see me and my new boy. My husband's gift was selfless and because of his actions, this horse has a place in my
heart that no other horse will ever come close to.
Why am I writing this to you? Well, as I write this, I look at the bracelet on my arm and so many emotions wash over me.
I want you to know that your bracelets evoke such meaning and spirit to many people like myself, and I want to thank
you for creating such a beautiful piece of jewelry. Bonnie
Hi Ivy
I recently received a lovely bracelet that you made for me
(ordered by a very close friend of mine). He nervously had
me close my eyes, and as soon as I laid eyes upon the
bracelet, I choked back the tears. I knew immediately what
it was, and that it contained the hair of two very special
geldings. My grey is an 8 year old draft cross who I bought
as four year old with only a dozen rides on his back.
Needless to say he was green and I was an adult amateur
getting back into riding. We had a few bumps along the way,
but three years later we got it figured out and became great team
mates. This gelding was the " other man " in my marriage, and my husband did not always understand my need to
be with the horses 6 days per week. Over time, my riding became a friction point in our marriage and I struggled to
explain to my husband the importance of horses in my life. I simply could not breath without them. My daughter had
outgrown her pony we had been leasing and was in need of a horse. It was time to hand my beautiful gelding over to
her (our plan all along). It was agonizing for me and most days had me in tears, but my husband refused to own two
horses so my hands were tied.
In the winter of 2009, my husband started to feel ill, and a few months later, we were reeling with the news that he was in
stage 4 colon cancer, with a grim prognosis. He started an aggressive regime of chemo in March of 2010, and it was a
rough go on both of us. My husband knew he did not have a lot of time left. He also knew that I was struggling with all
of this and did not have my usual form of therapy without a horse to ride. He spoke with my coach and asked if we could
find that special horse for me that would give me strength. After looking locally and in neighboring provinces, she took a
shot in the dark and phoned a local pro to see if he had anything. He was willing to sell his personal grand prix horse as
he had bills to pay and a lot of young horses to bring along. We were greeted with a stunning 8 year old dark bay
KWPN gelding with the most beautiful spirit and mind I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I came home, my
husband took one look at me and said "this is the one right"? Tears flowed and a week later, we brought him home to
our stables. My husband passed away two months later, and I still can see his smiling face as he walked into the barn
to see me and my new boy. My husband's gift was selfless and because of his actions, this horse has a place in my
heart that no other horse will ever come close to.
Why am I writing this to you? Well, as I write this, I look at the bracelet on my arm and so many emotions wash over me.
I want you to know that your bracelets evoke such meaning and spirit to many people like myself, and I want to thank
you for creating such a beautiful piece of jewelry. Bonnie
| Chester |
| Verdi |
| Chester & Verdi |
11/10/11
I contacted Ivy by just looking on the internet for horsehair belts. I loved
what I saw and asked her to design a belt for my guy for a wedding gift. Not
only did she work with me for ideas I had for extra tooling of the leather, but
she kept in constant contact with me about receiving the horsehair I mailed
and her every progress. I loved the belt so much when I received it, that I
ordered a buckle as well--and all of these 2 items were done under the gun
because I didn't give her much notice but Ivy was super. I would
recommend her work to any all who cherish a unique, personalized gift.
Cathie O.R in Ohio
I contacted Ivy by just looking on the internet for horsehair belts. I loved
what I saw and asked her to design a belt for my guy for a wedding gift. Not
only did she work with me for ideas I had for extra tooling of the leather, but
she kept in constant contact with me about receiving the horsehair I mailed
and her every progress. I loved the belt so much when I received it, that I
ordered a buckle as well--and all of these 2 items were done under the gun
because I didn't give her much notice but Ivy was super. I would
recommend her work to any all who cherish a unique, personalized gift.
Cathie O.R in Ohio
11/23/11
Foxy came to me as a 7 year old full of spit and vinegar
and left me at 28 a gentle spirit. I thought I would teach
him a thing or two but to my surprise he taught me a lot
more. He taught me that patient, kindness, and
consistency go a long way. The biggest lesson he
taught me was his trust would be given in small
increments until he decided I was worthy of his full trust.
Foxy gave me hundreds of hours of trail rides as well as
friendship. Even at 28 years old he was still so flexible
he would starch his ear with his back left like a dog. He
loved eating bananas and watermelon and he especially
loved getting baths on our notorious humid Maryland
summers . Foxy drifted off to horsey heaven on
September 26, 2009 after a horrible bout of colic.
Almost two year later I was vacationing in Gunnison,
Colorado where I came across Ivy and her horse hair
jewelry. Ivy does beautiful detailed work. It is obvious
she puts her heart and soul into her work to help people
like myself have a forever piece of such a wonderful four
legged friend to carry with me always.
Thank you for sharing your talent,
Kim
Foxy came to me as a 7 year old full of spit and vinegar
and left me at 28 a gentle spirit. I thought I would teach
him a thing or two but to my surprise he taught me a lot
more. He taught me that patient, kindness, and
consistency go a long way. The biggest lesson he
taught me was his trust would be given in small
increments until he decided I was worthy of his full trust.
Foxy gave me hundreds of hours of trail rides as well as
friendship. Even at 28 years old he was still so flexible
he would starch his ear with his back left like a dog. He
loved eating bananas and watermelon and he especially
loved getting baths on our notorious humid Maryland
summers . Foxy drifted off to horsey heaven on
September 26, 2009 after a horrible bout of colic.
Almost two year later I was vacationing in Gunnison,
Colorado where I came across Ivy and her horse hair
jewelry. Ivy does beautiful detailed work. It is obvious
she puts her heart and soul into her work to help people
like myself have a forever piece of such a wonderful four
legged friend to carry with me always.
Thank you for sharing your talent,
Kim
