Barefoot Hoofprint Horsehair Pendant — A Custom Keepsake Made with Your Horse's Hair
Barefoot Hoofprint Horsehair Pendant — A Custom Keepsake Made with Your Horse's Hair
Grounded. Honest. Enduring.
Inspired by the natural shape of a barefoot hoof, the Barefoot Hoofprint Horsehair Pendant celebrates the horse in its truest form. Handcrafted in sterling silver and inlaid with your own horse's braided mane or tail hair, this design honors the quiet partnership built through trust, time, and miles traveled together.
Unlike a traditional horseshoe, the barefoot hoof reflects the horse just as nature intended. Its clean, organic lines offer a contemporary interpretation of an enduring equestrian symbol while allowing the braided horsehair to become an integral part of the design. The open hoofprint frames the inlay beautifully, creating a striking balance between polished sterling silver and the natural texture of your horse's hair.
Each pendant is individually handcrafted in our Vermont studio using traditional metalsmithing techniques. The braid is carefully sealed and protected to preserve its texture and detail while maintaining a clean, elegant finish suitable for everyday wear.
Simple yet deeply meaningful, the Barefoot Hoofprint Pendant is designed to be worn every day—a lasting reminder of the horse whose journey will always remain part of your own.
Additional Details
• Handcrafted using your horse's mane or tail hair
• Inspired by the natural shape of a barefoot hoof
• Braided horsehair inlay
• Optional personalized engraving available
• Sterling silver with chain length options
• Made to order in Vermont
Please allow 3–7 weeks for completion.
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1. Place your order
Choose your piece and complete checkout as usual.
2. Send us your horse’s hair
After placing your order, please mail a small lock of your horse’s hair to us using the instructions below.
*The amount of hair needed is about the diameter of a thin craft paintbrush. Please send us at least 100 to 200 strands of hair (if possible), at about 6 to 12 inches in length… It’s really not much. IMPORTANT! Your horse’s hair can get damaged or lost if it's not packaged properly. Be sure to package the hair in a padded mailer labeled with your order number and the first and last name the order was placed under.
SEND HAIR TO:
The Treasured Horse
2 Meadow Crest Lane
Waterbury, VT 05676
3. We create your piece with love, care, and attention to detail.
Your jewelry is handcrafted using your horse’s hair in our Vermont studio.
4. Your piece ships to you
Any unused hair is returned with your finished piece.
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Please include your name and order number with the hair and mail it to:
The Treasured Horse
2 Meadow Crest Lane
Waterbury, VT 05676
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We understand how meaningful this hair is, and every order is handled with care and respect in our Vermont studio.
When your hair arrives, it is carefully paired with your order, and a confirmation email is sent to let you know it is safely in hand.
If you do not have access to your horse’s hair, we can provide hair in a similar color upon request. Please contact us before placing your order so we can discuss options.