Tis the season to have absolutely no idea what to get any of your friends or family, for the umpteenth year in a row. Every once in a while you find the perfect present, but especially for horsey friends, the pressure is on. Obviously you’ll be purchasing something horse-related, but does it have to be pink and have a fat pony on it? We here at Eventing Nation say NAY! That’s why this holiday season each one of our impressive staff writers is picking one unique, amazing, thoughtful and clever horsey gift to help you along during this time of stress. Happy holidays!
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Hello EN, this week it is my turn to do a Christmas gift guide post! With only three days left before Christmas you still have time to place those last minute orders (or if you’re like me, start shopping….). Rather than feature one product, I decided to put together a short list of stocking stuffers that every equestrian enthusiast would love to unwrap. While I found a lot of great things to include, I picked only my favorites for this post. If you are interested in doing your own research, check out this Pinterest board from The Velvet Rider– it has lots of gift ideas, both big and small. Without further ado, here are my top 8 finds:
Scented Soy Candles from Deux Chevaux: These equestrian-inspired candles come in six scents: Apple, Hay Field, Starlight (mint), Graze, Mash (not so sure about that one), and Tack. Each comes with a leather band and brass nameplate that reveals the scent. Price: $28.00
“Toasty” Bit Warmer: Put a pocket hand warmer in this handmade fleece pocket and it warms up your bit before your ride. Embroidered with the word “Toasty,” it comes in red, blue, or green. Price: $12.99.
Horse of A Different Color note cards: These are hand printed note cards with a simple horse design and matching envelope. They come in scarlet, marigold, or mint, and are printed on recycled stock at a wind powered factory (impressive!). See photo below. Price: $3.75 each.
Tory Burch Equestrian iPhone Cover: Fashionistas will love this Tory Burch phone case that features a bit print in either purple, blue, or yellow. This one is a little pricier, but then again so are phone cases these days. Price: $48.
Horse Head Cookie Cutter: This tin cookie cutter comes with a recipe for cookies and frosting attached- make sure to check out the site, it features other farm and horse related shapes as well. Price: $3.99
Porcelain Horse Ornament: Sale alert! This Johnathon Adler horse ornament puts an artistic twist on the normal equestrian tree decorations. Price: Down from $24 to $8.
Horseshoe Initial Monogram Stamp: For those that still enjoy sending a handwritten note in the age of email, this stamp is a perfect way to seal your envelopes and invitations. This 1×1″ stamp features your initial inside a horse shoe- see the sample below. The site has a variety of other equestrian-inspired stamps so definitely check it out if you are interested. Price: $18.
Withers & Withers Horse Treats: These organic, free-trade horse treats are made by a Massachusetts company dedicated to creating healthy treats with unprocessed ingredients and beneficial herbs. Among their line of products is a treat made without sugar for insulin resistant horses and “perfect pony treats” aimed to increase young riders’ awareness of healthy nutrition. Each tin contains around 200 pieces. Price: $22.95
Happy holidays, EN! Good luck battling that last minute shopping traffic.
