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Anton is gone...
He touched the hearts of those who got to know him....He had great admirers around the world through the social media.Everybody with the interest in Friesians knows him.And he will live on.Please...
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First Riding Lesson
It´s always a bit exciting. Christmas, I mean!You never know what Santa will bring you... Sometimes he brings youa riding lesson!Nanna´s granddaughter, Neela, got lucky by the Christmas time: she...
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Rings Cavaletti and Cavaletti Star
Cavaletti, also spelled cavalletti, cavaletto (Italian: "little horse") are small jumps, originally made of wood, used for basic horse training. Most consist of rails that are about 4 inches (10 cm)...
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The hobby horses are here!
Last year as Finland had it’s 100th independence day the media world wide wrote a lot about us. The top 4 topics were education, Finland’s basic income experiment, Finnish culture in general and -...
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Printemps Menu in Restaurant Gösta
If you ever visit Finland and you have time, we recommend visiting Mänttäin mid Finland. And our Finnish readers: when planning holiday trips, consider Mänttäif you enjoy good food and art. Mänttä...
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Equestrian Summer Wedding Top 3 Tips
Planning a summer wedding?Here the top 3 tips for a perfect day:1. Get the right kind of a foot wear for an outdoor wedding.2. Find yourself the most wonderful and reliable bridesmaids.3. Get...
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Sleepover at the Stables
Sometimes it would be nice to stay over night at the stables,especially if a foal is expected!Make yourself comfortable in hay, have a good friend along...But which are the necessities for a long...
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Midsummer Magic
You can always try these... And if you want to make a wish, instead of"husband" you can wish for a horse - or at least a little pony...Roll around naked in a wheat field and your future husband will...
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DIY Equestrian Christmas Decoration
Tail hair is a beautiful material. This year Nanna made some Christmas decorations with horse hair.It´s easy to make your own, try!All you need is some tailhair, glass beads, glue andribbon of your...
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Heart to Heart
She walks in Beauty, like the nightOf Cloudless climes and starry skies;And all that’s best of dark and brightmeet in her aspect and her eyes.”She Walks in Beauty,” by Lord Byroni carry your heart with...
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"Diamonds are forever..."
Many of us cut some hair of our horses main or tail to have a hair bundle as a keepsake of our beloved equine company. Long tail hair can be turned into a fine jewellery by nannasalmi, but did you...
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Bracelet Faune For Lucy
Stepahnie wanted to give something special for her good friend, Lucy, for her 16th birthday. This is what she wrote us:"Dear Nanna,The bracelet arrived safely and is beautiful!II have known Lucy for...
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Our lives were both changed in that instant
At 58, I was at a point in my life where I had time to dream. Children grown and out in the world, husband off “putzing” in the garage or the barn, and working 2 jobs to make ends meet. One day at...
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About the Ring Amate
The ring Amate is actually the basis of the whole ring collection.It´s simple, slender and shows the horse hair ribbon beautifully.Ribbon style 'mountain peak'In the ring Amate the ribbon is 3 mm wide,...
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Christmas Treats for Horses (and Dogs)
Christmas time is the time of joy, friendship, warmth, peace and abundance - all the things that pets enjoy as well, all year around! The horses or dogs might not have a glue what is going on, but for...
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About the Ring Tuum
Like the ring Amate, the ring Tuum is also very simple.It´s wide and massive, the total width of the ring is 8.8 cm.Ribbon style 'solid'The ribbon, 6 mm wide, shows off the pattern beautifully....
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For your Inspiration
We have collected some most beautiful Christmas decor ideasfor you from the internet. This one is made out of metal. Make yours out of cardboard!Miniwreaths for wooden horses - simple and so...
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Wellies
Some seasons are wetter than the others.Some places have more sunshine than the others.Somewhere it rains more than somewhere else.Rubber boots(or rain boots or wellies) are quite oftenthe most...
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Perfect Midsummer, photos by Nanna Salmi
Like every traditional celebration, also the Midsummer Eve (juhannus) contains traditions which are so important, that without them the day just doesn´t feel perfect.Night before. Picking flowers,...
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Who can you trust?
Designer Nanna SalmiInnovator and designer of the original collection of woven horse hair jewellery.In short:The owner of House of Salmi used to work for designer Nanna Salmi.He had the admin rights of...
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