SARATOGA SPRINGS – They ‘walked and rolled’ down Broadway on skates to celebrate 150 years of Saratoga racing in Mary Lou Whitney’s Floral Fete this past summer. They hoofed around by foot post parade leaving ‘piles of smiles’ and plenty of pictures in their path. What a party. But now that the track is closed, Goldie’s Roller Riders want to hoof on.
“As an ex-professional roller skater in New York City, I like to keep the ‘wheels turning’ and the parade was a perfect opportunity to be a crowd pleaser with the red, purple and coral smiling faces on those ponies,” said owner Jan Keenan. “It was a memorable occasion and I hope it will trail into an invitation of smiling ponies to appear in future events.”
Jan, who is also known as Goldie for her gold and sterling jewelry designs from Rhode Island made the parade ponies by hand out of vines and colorful flowers to meet the requirements of the commemorative and memorable Floral Fete in August.
“All of the thousands who attended the parade that day will forever remember and appreciate the effort and labor of love that went into every creative display to celebrate that day,” said Keenan, adding that she will now be offering the Party Ponies to those who would like to have a horse around at their next birthday party or Saratoga-flavored event.
“We’ll bring the Saratoga effervescent smiles,” said Jan.
Keenan is also the owner of International Eyecatchers, a company where she markets her eye-catching designs that offer solutions to situations.
“You’ll never misplace or lose your eyeglasses again with an Eyecatcher Lapel Pin Plus,” said Keenan. “Most designs are equine, nautical and sporty motifs worn as an eyeglass holder, ID badge holder, scarf pin, hat pin, tee tie and more.”
Some of the International Eyecatchers have been seen on QVC, in Accent Magazine, Windsor and Paragon Gift catalogs.
“The Horse Head and Race Horse can be purchased in several local Saratoga shops” said Keenan. “They attach to the lapel or apparel via magnetic or tack back of high quality and strength.”
Keenan’s website also offers other gift giving items. Local businesses where they can be purchased are Gideon Putnam Resort—Doanda’s Curios Gift Shop; The Saratoga Saddlery; The Saratoga Winery; Celtic Treasures; ands Hughes Optical.
For more information on Party Ponies and IntlEyecatchers visit their website at www.IntlEyecatchers.Etsy.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Goldie or Jan Keenan will help you with “Horses for Hire” or sale for your next special occasion! Tally Ho!
