Oh I love that idea.Lepplady --
the hair on that chin is from one of my mother in law's horses that went to the big horse farm in the sky. I made this for her for xmas that year.
There's a company called Tailspin bracelets that makes jewelry and keepsakes from your horse's tail. Or if you don't have one, they'll use their own. I'd love to get something from them. I keep meaning to. They're 'spensive, though. Your project reminds me of them.
Bracelets:
Earrings