"Breast Cancer Survivors Costume"

Last known owner Faye Kostelec

This costume was specially created to honor breast cancer survivors.  Designed in pink with tiny Care Ribbons accenting the entire costume, brass roses and Swarovski lead crystal hearts, this costume is full of detail, femininity and sparkle.

"Dance Arabia"

Commissioned by Andrea Robbins

Hand-beaded eye-candy with purple and fuchsia Swarovski crystals and Mother of Pearl rice beads. "Upholstered" velvet saddle, chains and hand-tied tassel accents compliment this glowing gold piece of art. Swagged double reins are accented with tiny faceted bezel-set Swarovski lead crystals. Gorgeous matching collar and brass Sun stirrups complete this set.

"Phoenix From the Flames"

Last known owner - Kristin

Not Arabian, but more of a Parade costume, this heavily beaded and accented genuine tapestry costume is likely our most stunning work! Tons of color, detail,, chain accent, lampwork beads and Swarovski lead crystals.

"Desert Ransom"

Last known owner - Ann Baldock

TOP 5 Overall Show in First Show!

Stunning beaded delight in royal purple. "Upholstered" velvet saddle, hand-tied tassel accents & genuine Swarovski crystals all combine to compliment this lovely piece. Tiny faceted Swarovski drop crystals in shades of purple & crystal swing gently from the exquisite show bridle.

"Al-Asfan Badieh"

The Yellow Desert

Commissioned by Joan Kinnock

"Crystal Oasis"

Commissioned by Sharron Dunning

Swarovski crystals accent shades of green & cream for amazing sparkle. Layers of hand-tied tassels lend movement & and a matching collar and an extremely detailed show bridle complete this eye-candy.

"Oasis Palm"

Commissioned by Patricia & Noelle Mueller

Shades of green & silver sparkle with accents of green-striped Mother of Pearl and genuine green quartz beading.

"Jewel of Arabia"

Commissioned by Kammie Fenwick

Rainbow color & shine with tiny gold-plated Fleur-de-Lis charms along with layers of hand-tied tassels create movement & sparkle.

"Emerald Sands"

Commissioned by Hatty Schiele

Traditional/Hollywood hybrid featuring genuine emerald beads

Drape designed from imported hand-beaded Sari trim. Genuine emerald bead accents; 2-layered hand-tied tassels; hand-braided romal reins w/Austria crystal accents; hand-braided adjustable bridle & collar; chain, Austrian crystal & genuine Emerald bead accents on bridle; Swarovski lead crystal accents on collar; "Upholstered" velvet saddle; adjustable fancy metal stirrups; Velcro girth; tasseled show lead w/working lobster-claw clasp. Drape, collar & bridle all lined with undyed suede to protect expensive finishes.

"Moonshadow"

2004 Region 8 Donation

Drape designed from imported hand-beaded sari trim and edged wtih braided silver. A stitched velvet saddle includes "upholstered" seat. Metal filigree accents with genuine Swarovski crystals, & "moon" stirrups hand from adjustable leather straps.

Layers of hand-tied tassels, genuine Amethyst, Mother of Pearl and Swarovski lead crystal beading all combine to richly accent this lovely design. Removable collar features center accent.

Beaded bridle includes scalloped chain reins, filigree show bits, curb chain & matching show lead.

"SilknSand"

Last known owner - Betty Hook

Features an elegant white Jacquard drape with 5 layers of trim accenting the main drape pattern & saddle, and 4 rows of hand-tied tassels - 2 beaded rows & 2 plain.

A stitched velvet saddle includes "upholstered" seat, braided edge, metal filigree accents & genuine brass "moon" stirrups on adjustable leather straps.

Removable collar features metallic gold accenting, 4 rows of hand-tied tassels matching the drape, & a Western-style girth attachment for perfect fit & hang.

"Arab Night"

Commissioned by Megan Auzenne

Costume features a luxurious black velvet drape with 7 layers of trim, chain accents, a stitched velvet saddle with "upholstered" seat & metal filigree accents, & 4 layers of hand-tied tassels.

Removable collar features delicate chaining & hand-tied tassels with 2 metal central accents.

Leather bridle beading includes Coral, Malachite, Lapis, Citrine, Bone & 24kt gold-plated beads, hand-tied tassels, bezel-set Swarovski Crystal accents, & an authentic noseband with tiny metal dangles. Scalloped metal reins are accented with tiny green bezel-set Swarovski crystals.

"Arabian Sands"

Commissioned by Emily Erickson

Eureka Live 2004 - NAN'd First in Class

Overall Performance Reserve Champion

This costume includes two different removable collars, a removable tasseled flank piece, a removable tasseled crown piece, stitched velvet saddle with genuine Austrian crystal accents, Austrian crystal reins, hand-tied tassels beaded with tiny sand-colored glass seed beads, chain accents, genuine Swarovski lead crystal accents. Drape is a genuine imported hand-beaded Indian Sari trim

Bridle beading includes both natural & bleached genuine Mother of Pearl beads. A genuine deerskin noseband creates melting softness, & forehead is accented with a bezel-set genuine Swarovski crystal.

"Arabian Dawn"

Last Known Owner - Anna Fisher

February Follies Live 2004 - First in a large class on its debut

Shiny purple, fuschia, gold & black drape made of genuine imported Indian Sari trim edged in metallic gold, hand-tied tassels beaded with genuine Swarovski crystals, suede-covered saddle trimmed with metallic gold & lovely rose-colored fringe & more beaded tassels. Metal stirrups on adjustable suede straps. Pewter scimitar with Austrian crystal accent.

"Chicago Sunrise"

Commissioned by Kirsty Bullis

A constant show winner! Check our Winners page to see some of the titles this costume has taken!

Created with two different removable collars to create two totally different looks.

The "Moon Costume"

Commissioned by Joan Kinnock

Custom ordered for Coal, the Breyer Arabian Nights horse. This costume was created to match the actual "Arabian Nights" text - indeed, "fit for a king."

This costume used 88 hand-tied tassels, 35 genuine freshwater pearls, 7 genuine Moonstones, 3 Swarovski drop crystals, 1 Swarovski Moon crystal & 18 24kt gold-pllated beads. Stunning in its delicate detail.