Looking for the perfect gift for your horse-loving friend, colleague, partner or child? Whether you're on a budget or looking for something extra special, we've got you covered with a range of horsey gift ideas, from small stocking fillers to thoughtful presents for your loved ones.
Gifts for horse lovers
Horse portrait
If it's for a loved one, how about a watercolour of their pride and joy? BabaykoCrafts can produce beautiful animal portraits from a photograph, with prices starting from around £50. There are a variety of sizes to choose from.
Riding gloves
A horsey person can never have too many pairs of gloves. Take it from someone who knows – and someone who has lost more than their fair share.
From posh ones for country shows to pairs for yard work in winter, gloves are an absolute must. They make a great stocking filler or a Secret Santa gift for a colleague, friend or a child equestrian.
These riding gloves from Dublin make a great practical choice and come in a variety of colours, including shocking pink.
Horse hair jewellery
Now, we don't recommend cutting a bit of hair out of a neatly pulled mane or tail – this could end a beautiful friendship – but if you're up at the stables, check brushes after grooming for escaped hairs and pop them in your pocket, ready to send off.
There are are lots of jewellers out there creating stunning designs from horse hair – we love this simple but beautiful, silver-plated horse hair bracelet, priced £22, from Daisy Chain Equestrian on Etsy
Wellies
Horsey people always need wellies. A good pair is a must as they get a lot of hard wear, enduring endless trips through fields. They also protect you against the unavoidable hazard of having your feet trodden on.
For days of hard graft in the rain and wind, we recommend the Muck Boots Muckmaster Hi Rain Wellington Boot.
For a sturdy welly that’ll see you through a full day working outdoors in chilly conditions, you can’t go wrong with the Muck Boots Muckmaster Hi Rain Boot. Thanks to a warm neoprene lining, rugged rubber body and super-solid toe, these boots are the business.
We named them the best work welly out of all the wellington boots we reviewed.
Read our full review of the Muck Boots Muckmaster Hi Rain Wellington Boot.
plaiting kit
Grooming Kit Bag
This grooming kit bag, priced £25, is just the job for taking in the lorry to shows and competitions – with eight outer pockets, it will keep all your kit tidy and organised. No more spilt baby oil all over your brushes, or hoof oil over your sponges!
Horse mug
A mug is a perfect Secret Santa gift for a horse-loving colleague – there won't be any mistaking their mug in the office kitchen anymore. This beautiful mug, priced £11.37, celebrates horse breeds from all over the world.
Relaxing muscle bath soak
This present might not have an equestrian theme to it but, as horse riders spend much of their time with muscle aches and pains, it makes a welcome gift.
This soothing Seaweed & Arnica Foaming Bath from Neal's Yard will do the job nicely, as seaweed is known for its anti-inflammatory properties while arnica is well-known for treating bruises, both occupational hazards when dealing with a 500kg animal.