The beating heart of our stallion pendant is the old Irish 20p coin, which was once part of our grandfather’s collection. But few are aware of the significance of what it portrays. The coin captures more than the broadside of a towering Irish Hunter horse - it captures the legacy of Ireland’s most relied-upon wild spirit. Tamed, but never passive, it owes its character to two ancestors, the wild Thoroughbred, and the robust Irish Draught. The Hunter is of an iron constitution, fortified by the demands of a wild coast, and tempered by centuries of work with the Irish people.
Both Agile & Dependable
The Hunter is also fast and agile, thanks to the ‘hotblooded’ nature of the Thoroughbred, making it fit to race on the international stage, or traverse a countryside perforated by stone walls, cold streams and demanding terrain. This pendant is symbolic of a partnership that has endured many chapters of our legacy on this island, made with a special type of person in mind - the loyal, the enduring and the dependable.
Beneath the lush fields, cauldrons of limestone, a rock rich in minerals nourish the ground on which the Hunter gallops, helping to galvanise its physique.
A Legacy with No Equal
From the ancient hills of the Curragh where the Celts raced the Hunter’s ancestors, to the transporting of rifles in haystacks during the 1919 War of Indepence, Irish horses have long pulled more than carts; they’ve pulled Ireland through generations of change. Sure-footed across rocky fields, calm under pressure, and able to go for miles without tiring, these horses were the backbone of rural life and the pride of equestrian sport. But they were also trusted companions, often passed down through families, and remembered by name.
Over centuries, The Hunter is believed to have developed a ‘fifth leg’ - if you get into a sticky situation it is as though they stick out their fifth leg to help you.
In tough times, when cars were scarce or fuel was low, The Hunter and its contemporaries stepped back into their role without complaint. Even today, in parades and processions they carry forward tradition in a modern world.
Gifting the Stallion’s Endurance
Now, the Stallion’s endurance can be passed along. Wearing the stallion coin pendant is a nod to the sustained efforts made in everyday life. It’s about staying the course, holding your ground, and keeping something alive through change. Whether you wear it as a reminder of your own resilience or gift it to someone who mirrors The Hunter’s traits, is up to you. The perfect statement piece for summer outfits, it’s more than a hand-plated coin - it pledges quiet companionship.
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