Stress study paints surprising picture of the lives of horses

by Horse Talk Go to source article » Proper management of horses by humans may be more respectful of their well-being than life in the wilderness, the findings of research suggest. Italian researchers based their findings on an analysis of cortisol levels in horse hair, which is considered an indicator of chronic stress levels. Horse…

Hey Marc Jacobs say whoa to pony hair ball cap

It is well known. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs uses dead animal products in his creations, mostly leather, fur, that sort of thing. Real fur. Until lately, or it seemed. Some say -- under pressure from animal lovers (maybe, not really) -- Jacobs produced a collection for retail outlets stating the fur used was faux. But…

Horse Hides: The Myth of Pony Skins

By JENNY SHARP Many fashionistas will tell you that the whole ponyskin thing is just a myth. "It’s cowhide, dyed to look like a pony. It’s just cow. . . " In fact, they are usually right. Most cheap pony skin fashion items are indeed cowhide, dyed to make the product look more like it’s…