2023 Ultimate Equestrian Gift Guide
From your longtime trainer to the girl who boards her gelding in the stall next to yours; from your horse-crazy nephew to your trail riding neighbor, here’s over 50 gift ideas in all price ranges to inspire your holiday shopping for all the horse people in your life.
Sometimes the best things in life aren’t things at all. A charitable donation on behalf of your giftee is a meaningful present, and we’ve also included some simple-but-meaningful DIY gift ideas, too.
Whether it’s your stable secret Santa, lesson buddy or best horse-loving friend, here are ideas for the fellow equestrian on your list:
For your Barn Buddy
Under $20:
Flex Wrap
Here’s something that even “the horse person who has everything” never has enough of—Flex wraps. For bandaging wounds (both horse and human) and holding dressings in place, by the time you realize you’re out of it, it’s too late.
Under $100:
Soft Grip Reins
Soft Grip reins from Zilco Reins are bound to impress even your most colorful riding pal.
Therapeutic Saddle Pad
If there’s one thing every horse lover loves—it’s their horse. Keep him comfortable and improve his performance with a ceramic-infused saddle pad. It keeps the back muscles warm, increasing blood flow and helps to relieve tension and soreness. Get it here.
Under $200
Brass Browband
Ever notice how almost everyone has a bling browband, but most of them look the same? Try Horze's Brass Clincher Browband, and give your best barn pal something truly unique and beautiful.
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DIY Bit Warmer
Here’s something they’ll be thankful for this winter! With just a scrap of fleece, a cup of rice, and a little simple sewing, this thoughtful gift will spare them (and their mount!) the pain of ice-cold bits during the winter. Get instructions here.
For Your Horse Pro (Vet, Farrier, Trainer, etc.)
Under $20:
Tech Cover
What busy professional isn’t glued to their phone or tablet? Check this must-have card holder here.
Under $100:
Stable Blanket
Show your coach how much you appreciate all the time she’s spent sitting in unheated indoor arenas! A stable blanket keeps body heat in, and makes a great gift for lesson-attending parents, too (hint, hint).
Under $200:
Personalized Grooming Kit
For the horse pro who is an equestrian themselves, this chic-yet-rustic grooming kit from Horze is a great way to thank them for keeping your horse hobby alive.
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Horse Care
Working with horses can be a dirty job. Melt-and-pour glycerin soap is very easy to work with, and natural exfoliants like oatmeal and chia seeds can be added to help scrub off horse dirt. You can buy kits online and find ideas here.
Donation
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Being an equine professional isn’t all soft muzzles and horsey hugs. Income instability, injury and lack of health insurance are just a few of the problems that equine professionals face. The Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association provides insurance, a pension plan, emergency assistance, and education to horse people in the racing industry.
For Kids
Under $20:
Show Shirt
Kits come with an unadorned white horse that they can paint and decorate however they like. Sparkly show short with functional fabric to keep your kid comfortable at the show grounds. Find it here.
Jr. Bamboo Winter Socks
Keep their little feet warm and dry this winter with a pair of horsey socks they’ll love to wear riding.
Under $100:
Safety Stirrups
Horseback riding can be a dangerous sport. Safety stirrups can help riders stay safe by releasing their feet in the event of a fall. There are a few different designs on the market, so choose the one that best fits your child’s boot size and budget best.
Over $200:
Riding Lessons
Give a gift that can last a lifetime. Riding lessons are a great present for a horsey kid and help them develop motor skills, balance, social skills, confidence, and empathy. Learn how to choose the right trainer with our helpful guide!
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DIY Bookends
These DIY bookends can be crafted with little more than a few scraps of wood and some horse figurines and paint. They also make a great craft project for kids, too!
Donation
Equine assisted therapy has been around for thousands of years but has been growing in popularity as a means of helping children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Support a deserving cause with a donation to the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
For the Competitor
Under $100
Travel First Aid Kit
We all know every horse owner needs an equine first aid kit. But a savvy competitor needs to be prepared to care for their injured athlete while away from home.
You can assemble a trailer first aid kit very easily. Click here for a list of what you need.
Horse Tack
This sparkly starting number will bring something extra to your tournament horse tack. Find it here.
Over $200:
Stock Pin
Add a touch of elegance to your dressage outfit from Horze.
For the Trail Rider
Under $100:
Creams & Salves
Respond quickly and confidently to minor injuries with the collection of wound creams and salves at Horze Equestian.