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Your Horse’s Holiday Wish List | Festive Gifts for the Special Horse in Your Life

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A tan and white paint horse is standing facing away from the camera on black cross ties looking at a decorated Christmas tree. Both the tree and horse are inside of a wooden barn with large windowed doors. The Christmas tree is decorated with lights, ornaments and show ribbons.

As the holidays approach, it’s time to find the perfect gift for that special someone in your life—your horse! Sure, they’d be thrilled with a carrot, an apple, and a few extra pats, but it’s the holiday season! Our horses fill our lives with joy all year long, so let’s spoil them with something special this season. Here are some festive and thoughtful holiday gift ideas that are sure to have your horse nickering with cheer!

1. Fleece or Wool Rug

Dress your horse in style this holiday season with a cozy new fleece or wool rug. Kentucky Horsewear and Horseware Ireland offer beautiful, high-quality options that keep your horse warm on chilly days and looking sharp at winter shows. The sophisticated Kentucky Horsewear Show Rug serves as a toasty stable blanket, under rug, or transport blanket, combining warmth with elegance. Another standout choice is the Horseware Ireland Rambo Deluxe Fleece Cooler which has an anti-pill finish to maintain its fresh look. Made of high-quality, double-bonded, moisture-wicking fleece, it has a surcingle front closure, cross belly surcingles and a tail cord to keep it secure. A perfect after ride cooler to help your horse dry comfortably in cold weather. For a personal touch, add embroidery or monogramming!

An all black horse is wearing a Horseware cooler with yellow, red and black horizontal stripes. The horse is standing in a grassy field, also wearing a black Horseware branded nylon halter.

2. Personalized Halter

Help your horse stand out from the herd with a custom halter! 🎁 Choose from our stylish selection and add a personalized nameplate or halter tag to make it truly theirs. From elegant and durable options to cozy, padded designs, these halters offer comfort and style that will keep your horse looking festive and fabulous all season long. Options like the LeMieux Vogue Halter & Rope Lead Set, Suffolk Leather & Rope Halter with Lead, or Perri’s Padded Leather Halter make for perfect holiday picks.

A brown horse is wearing a brown leather halter. A brass nameplate that says Katie is attached to the cheekpiece of the halter. The horse is standing against a yellow autumn tinted tree-lined background.

3. Grooming Tote Essentials

Give the gift of a high-end grooming kit to keep your horse looking fabulous all season! Stock up their grooming tote with premium finishing products like mane and tail conditioners and shine sprays. Try Carr & Day & Martin’s full collection, including Green Spot Remover, Dream Coat Spray, and Canter Mane & Tail Spray. Complete the look with top-notch brushes like the HAAS Diva Exklusiv Brush or the Winner’s Circle Brush Collection. Don’t forget the extras: massage curry mitts, hoof picks, mane trimmers, and soft face brushes for that flawless turnout. Keep everything organized in the stylish new LeMieux Elite Pro Grooming Bag!

A black horse with a white stripe on its face is standing in its stall. There is a dark blue LeMieux branded grooming tote hanging on the pole of the stall.

4. Embroidered Stocking Full of Treats

Fill a custom holiday stocking with festive treats your horse will love! Think of delicious flavors, nutritious ingredients, and a mix of treats tailored to their taste. It’s a great way to spoil them during the season. Customize a stocking and fill it with sweet classic favorites such as Stud Muffins Horse Treats or Mrs. Pastures Cookies.

A Dover Saddlery holiday stocking with an embroidered brown horse on the front is hanging on a wooden stall door in a barn. There is also a green cooler embroidered with white writing hangin next to it. In the background is a lighted Christmas tree decorated with horse show ribbons.

5. Preparedness Essentials: First Aid and Care Kits

Prepare your horse for anything by upgrading their trunk with essential first-aid supplies. A fully stocked care kit, complete with wound care and preventive items, is a gift of peace of mind this holiday season. Start with the Creative Pet HorseAid First Aid Kit, a basic equine medical kit that includes a first aid book and essentials like Corona Ointment, cohesive wrap, saline solution, iodine prep pads, surgical scrub brush, scissors, a thermometer, and more.

Consider adding other critical items, like EquiFit AgSilver CleanTalc Maximum Strength. This antimicrobial powder helps treat and prevent scratches, skin irritations, ringworm, thrush, and infections, using silver to inhibit a range of microorganisms.

Discover more perfect gift ideas for your barn bestie, trainer, or any equestrian in your life with our Holiday Gift Guide! Embrace the true joy of the season by sharing special moments with your equine partner. Whether you’re looking for a little something extra or a thoughtful present for everyone on your list, we’ve got you covered.

Happy Holidays – Enjoy The Ride