Our Story
At Arion Hobby Horses thirteen-year-old Iris and her mum, Lynne, embrace their passion for horses by weaving their creative sewing and textile skills into every horse they make. We offer a delightful range of unique, handmade hobby horses that cater to both competition and leisure riding.
Our collection features enchanting designs inspired by mythical creatures, alongside bespoke options that reflect the magnificent traits of real horses. With each creation, we aim to stir the creative imagination within the vibrant sport of hobby horsing.
Additionally, we craft a stunning array of bridles and head collars, drawing inspiration from the whimsical world of mythology, the extravagant baroque style and contemporary equestrian tack. Each piece seeks to add a sprinkle of magic to every ride!
The Name
I came up with the name Arion Hobby Horses because in Greek Mythology there is a horse called Arion who can gallop at the speed of sound and can gallop over any terrain including water!! He eats Gold and he is a son of Poseidon (Greek God of the Sea) and Demeter (Greek Goddess of the harvest).
I became interested in Greek Mythology and found out about Arion through a series of books called Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan who has written many brilliant book series, some on Greek Mythology, some on Roman Mythology, some on Egyptian Mythology and some a mix of both Greek and Roman Mythology in a fictional story.
Overview of Arion:
Where from: Greek Myths
Personality: Proud and confident
Special Power: Gallops at the speed of sound over land and sea (therefore creates a sonic boom when he starts galloping)
Parents: Father is Poseidon (Greek God of the sea) and Mother is Demeter (Greek Goddess of the harvest
Food: Imperial Gold Nuggets
