The Inspiration in which I became interested in horses was all due to the commission of a riding habit with Wendy Strawn of Historically Sew and eventually my hat by George F. Franks, III of Cocked Hats to go with the ensemble.  My thought was, if I were to wear a riding habit at living history events, I must know how to ride a horse as well - otherwise how can I understand the reason for wearing the habit if I haven't experienced riding?  Reenacting and living history led me to my gorgeous gray horse, a Tennessee Walker, named Southern Belle.  Now, what does that have to do with making and selling reproduction and historically inspired jewelry?  Simple, my Southern Belle was a lady of refined taste and had a certain lifestyle of which she was accustomed.  I have been making jewelry since 2010 and opened my shop in May of 2011 because she required supplements and shots for her severe osteoarthritis which came as a result of her being a reenactment horse for 8 years. She was retired and in my care for 4-1/2 years, and had to leave me when she was 25 years of age on 25 August 2014 due to a tumor related colic.  You may have seen her at reenactments - as she loved the adoration and attended to honor the horses who gave their lives during the Revolutionary War.  This venture was started entirely for her out of respect, love, compassion, dignity, and to keep her out of any pain.  She was the love of my life and her memory lives on in my caring for her other friends who I also rescued or adopted - Mindy, Haddy, Mallory, Little Man and now Nelson.  My Etsy shop was opened in 2015. Jerusalem Mills 2009 - her last reenactment

Belle was a retired Tennessee Walking horse that I adopted in 2010.  I do not know much more about her history even though I tried to pursue the information.  She had been in reenacting since at least 2003 and was in several Civil War and Revolutionary War movies, demonstrations, and living history engagements.  She was proud to represent and honor those horses who were integral to winning our war of Independency by portraying them.  They gave their lives for us - the same as the soldiers who were wounded and died as well.  We were proud to care for her.  She enjoyed being the Boss Mare, eating hay, carrots, apples, and Fig Newtons!  She had to leave us on 25 August 2014 due to a tumor-related colic, but she lives on through my heart, and as the inspiration of my business which was started for her.  She honored me with her love and devotion for four years, and I, in-turn, reciprocated that a million fold.  She asked that I make sure I do my damnedest to care for other horses in need just as I did for her.
I will honor that promise.

K. Walters

Kimberly Walters is a living historian and reenactor.  She met Belle at her very first reenactment in 2008 at The Market at Washingtonburg at Carlisle Barracks, PA. She also is the owner of K. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse which sells historically-inspired jewelry, and she has published "A Book of Cookery, by a Lady."

At reenactments, Kim portrays various characters at historical homes and other venues. When cooking, she uses authentic receipts (recipes) while cooking over an open hearth as well as in camp with reenacting units.  She is a master hearth cook.

Kim has participated in living history events at several historic sites including - George Washington's Birthplace, Historic London Town and Gardens, Mount Harmon Plantation at the World's End, Pohick Church, Gunston Hall, "Under the Redcoat" in Colonial Williamsburg, the Historic Dumfries, Inc., Historic Carlyle House Park, Hugh Mercer Apothecary, Tappahannock, Monmouth, Stratford Hall, "The Market at Washingtonburg," Carlisle Barracks, and Valley Forge.

Kim belongs to reenactment units that are members of the British Brigade and the Continental Line, and is a member of the Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM).  Kim is also a member of the Guild of Artisans, a unit in the Burning of the Valleys Military Association (BVMA).

Kim is a proud horse Mom first and foremost.  She is also a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution currently of the Fincastle Chapter of Louisville, Kentucky.  She works as a Federal employee. Sign of the Gray Horse Video Etsy Shop Follow the Horses on Instagram! Let's Get Social! Check out my latest offerings on Facebook.

K. Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse The Black Petticoat Society A TURN: Washington's Spies Fan Association Ladies Follow my Etsy Listings on Twitter!

Follow @kkwalte Ms. Jasillo Garnet Earrings as worn on TURN and Garnet necklace Check out my Research of Portraits & Prints on Pinterest

Visit Kimberly's profile on Pinterest. All Proceeds go to my Rescued and Adopted Horses My jewelry on TURN Washington's Spies, Season 2 Episode 202, Photo Courtesy of AMC Ms. Barnes wearing red Swarovski Crystal coral earrings and matching ring in sterling silver wearing her pearl festoon parure Ms. Stowell of American Duchess Shoes wearing my red coral earrings in Victorian dress! Mrs. Brown Ms. Bradford and Bea - a pure Love Selfie! Wearing my Brass Bow and Emerald Earrings Ms. Gonzalez Earrings and Pendant Ms. McClure Miss Higgins Wearing one of my Double Strand Cultured Pearl Neckalces To Purchase "A Book of Cookery" Ms. Anderson Yun Wearing South Sea Shell Pearl Drops Ms. Moore as Dolley Madison at American Village Wearing a Georgian Collet Necklace and Matching Earrings Gift Certificates Available From $10 to As Much As You Like Ms. Roberts South Sea Shell Pearl Drops Ms. Vincz God Made A Horse Belle with General Washington (Gregory Fisher) The Market at Washingtonburg 2008 Ms. Tillman (of American Village) Belle at 140th Appomattox Nelson with General Washington Ms. Bell Festoon Necklace and Matching Earrings Ms. Scott Lover's Eye and Earrings (Photo by Pink Photography)
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