Etienne, then and now

Etienne updated banner featuring both hats.

Greetings and thank you for stopping by.

Years ago, Vivian was looking for something extra she could do to raise money to help rescue horses. The more she and her group rescued, the more horses there seemed to need help.

It was also becoming obvious they were not going to get all they needed financially to help the horses simply from donations. So what could they do?

Then Vivian had a spark of inspiration. She would create something they could sell — and that is how the hat wearing cartoon horses Hattingdon Horses came to be born.

The first Hattingdon of course was Curtis. He was “it” for a long time. Then someone suggested I create a “lady” hat wearing horse to go with him. That encouraged the creation of a second Hattingdon horse — Harper in her large pink wide brim fashion hat. Hmmm. So what came after all of that? A whole lot of hats — created by V.

Etienne

A big time favourite

The hats you see below are from Vivian’s early design years. She named the design Etienne. The hats are fabulous. Red, white and blue always catches the eye. And Hattingdon wears them well . . . very well.

Etienne Hattingdon, L2R the original and the new.
Etienne by V

Hope you love seeing Hattingdon and her many hats. —Hattingdon & Co.

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Blog Hattingdon H logo in her signature brown color.

Updated: 12 Feb ‘2026.

A beret and trio of feathers

Jenna three feathers. Red. Yellow. Blue.

Hello and welcome. Thank you for stopping by. We have one of your all time favorite designs today. It has always been a big hit. And now it has a new name and a fresh look.

Jenna

Vivian renamed this design Jenna following a “write in” by Hattingdon fans. What a lovely name they chose.

The newly named Jenna design features a fabulous black beret with a cascading trio of feathers in red, yellow and . . . now blue. We have all drawn to this design. Just love it. See Color Meanings below.

Jenna Hattingdon.


Color meanings

Color-meanings.com reveals and explains the symbolism and meanings of feather colors.

RED. “Red is the color of the Root Chakra, which is the source of energy of life, and vitality. Red is one of the fascinating colors that uncover various symbolisms, meanings, and associations. It is usually linked with our strong emotions, such as love, desire, and anger. From red hair to the red carpet in events, it is a color that’s regarded as a head-turner due to its warm, bright hues.

Red is a primary color. It represents passion, warmth, and sexuality, but it is also known as a color that stands for danger, violence, and aggression. Red sits between violet and orange on the color wheel. Colors that are similar to red are rose red and red-orange. The hex code for the color red is #FF0000.”

YELLOW. “Yellow is the representative color for the Solar Plexus Chakra, therefore, the yellow feather is connected to the Gut Instinct. It is charged with the sun’s energy, and is pulsing with blessings and wisdom.

Colors make your brain release different chemicals. In the case of yellow, this color makes the brain release serotonin, which in turn can make you happy! A yellow feather also draws attention to intelligence and mental alertness, joy, cheerfulness, and playfulness.”

BLUE. “Blue is a symbol of loyalty, peace, and relaxation. It’s a bold color that goes well with a variety of other colors, and people all over the world are drawn to its positive connotations.

Blue is the most common favorite color around the world, and it’s beloved by people of all ages and genders. It’s unclear why so many people adore the color blue, but it likely has to do with how calming it is. It’s also the color we see surrounding us in the sky and water, so it may be a familiar hue that people feel comfortable around.”

GREEN. The color of harmony and health. Green is a generous, relaxing color that revitalizes our body and mind. It balances our emotions and leaves us feeling safe and secure. It also gives us hope, with promises of growth and prosperity, and it provides a little bit of luck to help us along the way.

Most prominently found in nature, the color green embodies rich foliage, lush greenery, and vast landscapes. This earthy hue is commonly associated with Mother Earth, which is why it’s thought to be calming and ubiquitous. Offering relaxation, green soothes with its gentle and peaceful undertones. Green squelches chaos, making it a force to be reckoned with.


Learn more at Color-meanings.com »

A ‘Hatful of Smiles’


Hattingdon H logo letter in black.

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Updated 16 January 2026.

Yummy color trends

Pretty in pink roses blog banner. Lovely.

IN STYLE writes:

Quote. If your previous cold-weather palettes have felt a little tired, 2025 is here to shake things up. Designers went all out on the runways, experimenting with combinations that amp up the colorways you know and love.

Chanel wraps us in a soft, cozy mint green, perfect for layering as chunky knits or tailored coats. Ferragamo showed us that a bold chili red can still command attention. Dries Van Noten electrifies the palette with a deep, shimmering aubergine, a color that’s moody and mysterious.

CoCo in pink.
Coco in Pink

Meanwhile, Fendi flirts with powdery pinks so delicate they almost feel like a secret. From bold and edgy to soft and feminine, there’s a shade to match every mood. Unquote.

So delicate they almost feel like a secret“. What a lovely expression. A sweet hat.

See you soon.

Hattingdon & Co

Featured image: Wallpaper Access »


Gold H Hattingdon logo.

Autumn 2025

Updated November 11th.

Fall leaves. Changing colors. Rich hues. Dramatic tones. Sigh. At Hattingdon Horses we certainly enjoy the depth of beauty that is the Autumn season.

To create vibrant hats to go along with those sentiments, Vivian went all the way back to the beginning of Hattingdon to find something special that would inspire — and she did.

Look at these fabulous Lennox top hats.


When asked about the hats’ histories, Vivian said that the Lennox hat on the left was her first attempt at a Fall hat some years ago. The other Fall hat, on the right, arrived years later and became a big favorite, just as the earlier one did. Aren’t they lovely?

Thank you for visiting with us. Before we go, how about a poem by Robert Frost. Sigh. Love it.

Nothing Gold Can Stay

by ROBERT FROST

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
_______

Thank you for spending time with us. — Love, Hattingdon & Co.


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