Choosing the perfect gift for a horse or horse owner can be very difficult. What do you get the horse girl that has everything? Below, we highlight several gift categories that you should consider for the next big holiday or event.
Some ideas:
- Nutrition and Treats
- Gear and Apparel
- Stable and Grooming Supplies
- Décor and Memorabilia
Nutrition and Treats
Healthy Horse Treat Options
Treats are excellent gifts for horses and owners. They take up very little space and provide a happy and tasty moment. Some healthy choices of treats are:
- Carrots
- Apples
- Bananas
There are several commercial treats you can purchase. These are a quick, easy, and long-lasting choice for a horse that does not devour treats.
Finally, homemade treats show thoughtfulness and avoid preservatives found in commercial brands. You can combine oats, carrots, and honey or molasses to make them stick. Horses love peppermint and ginger, which are also excellent digestive supplements.
Supplements for Horse Health
Owning horses can be expensive. Supplements are one of the items that become expensive over time. Gifting supplements is a great way to support your horse-owning friend. Speak with the horse owner or a veterinarian before purchasing supplements. Some specifically treat joint pain and digestive issues and help balance vitamins.
For competitive horses, supplements boost muscle growth, electrolytes, and healing.
Gear and Apparel
Essential Riding Equipment
Of course, horse owners have many necessary supplies to ride. Most would not own a horse without a saddle, bridle, stirrup, and a good pair of boots. However, these items do need maintenance and replacement from time to time. Make sure to ask your friend before purchasing some of these larger items.
Protective Gear for Horses
Because of their gait or environment, some horses need protective gear to protect them from injury. Leg wraps and boots help prevent injuries from knocking legs into each other and equipment. Saddle pads make a great gift because you can use more than one, personalize it, and it is functional. Additionally, a new fly mask is a functional but wonderful gift.
Horse Owner Apparel
Horse owners need riding apparel like jackets, britches, helmets, gloves, and boots. These items wear over time and need replacing. You can also personalize them with names, initials, or stable names. You can also purchase horse-themed apparel that will not be worn while riding. T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and more can be horse-themed and make great gift choices.
Stable and Grooming Supplies
Several items tend to disappear around the stable. Even well-equipped stables are often in need of new grooming supplies. Some items that you can purchase for your stable are:
- Curry Comb
- Dandy Brush
- Body Brush
- Hoof Pick
Decor and Memorabilia
Personalized gifts like décor and memorabilia are always unique ways to honor your horse lover. For décor that is not personalized, you can still find beautiful textiles and wall art to add to their home. Accent pieces like horse-themed bookends, figurines, and knick-knacks are perfect gifts.
Personalized gifts that honor a stable, horse, or horse-human relationship make lovely gifts because they are thoughtful, unique, and still beautiful. Personalized tack, photos, and other artwork are some ideas for your next gift.
