While horse folks enjoy most anything and everything to do with horses, it is a we known fact that when it comes to gift giving, we all appreciate the things that we can use. Depending on the occasion, gender and age of the receiver of course, but it goes without saying that most any product can and will be used at some point.

It is always a great idea to do some research and discover the local talent in your area that make a lot of great horse riding products. It is always nice to be able to support someone local. Here, we are going to list 30 of the “top horse and equestrian gift Ideas”, for you to read through.

While almost impossible to attach links to cover the diverse number of shops and people selling the items listed below, hopefully it will give you some inspiration when it comes time to find the perfect gift.

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Pay for a lesson.

This is a great horse gift because there is no limit to the disciplines available and many trainers offer vouchers.

Pay for a clinic attendance.

Know your gift receivers discipline? A clinic is a great bang for your buck gift, enabling your friend/ loved one the opportunity to spend a couple of days hands on learning about something they really enjoy.

Pay for a course or a module for a course they’re currently studying.

If they’re studying hard and working hard to pay for their study, particularly if they pay per module, this is a great idea to help take some of the pressure off.

Good quality bridle.

“No thanks, I don’t want a new good quality bridle”, said NO horse person ever!!! It only takes a little delving if you are not 100% sure on what they love, to get an idea of what could make the ideal present & horse gift.

Horse hair jewellery with hair from their favourite horse.

Now, if you want to keep this a secret it may require some super secret squirrel business. Nevertheless they are sure to be stoked with this gesture as keepsakes like this allow your loved one to remember their beautiful horse for years after they’re gone.

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Pay for classes at a show.

How you do this depends on a number of thing’s. Are you going to attend one of the shows, do you know what classes they enter, are nominations pay on the day or pre-paid?..

If this option is something you would really like to offer, and you don’t want to give it away, you can always get creative and make up your own custom voucher and give it to the receiver with some cash.

Offer a weekend of chores.

Sometimes a break from the daily grind is just what the Doctor ordered. If you know that the person you want to gift, is running flat out all the time and never gets a break, this is a great way to give them just that.

You could choose to hire someone to do a weekend of chores for them OR if you have the availability, you could present yourself as the gift (rock up in your gumboots with a big red ribbon around your waist). Doing it that way is also a fantastic way to catch up if you don’t get the opportunity to see them very often.

Farrier session.

Finding out who their Farrier is and what they charge (of you don’t already know) is as easy as having a general conversation. You can then do some research for their farriers contact details, make contact and organise payment for the next trim or shoeing session. This would be a great horse gift!

Horse / Equestrian style jewellery never goes out of style.

There are endless options in this department too, Men’s, women’s and unisex. Basically anything horse themed is always a winner. A bit styled bracelet, stirrup earrings, a spur rowel necklace, a tie pin…

Farrier tools.

For the folks that do a lot of their own work, no one ever says no to an extra tool in the kit. There are cheap, mid-range and top end options in this department so it is a good idea to do a little digging and find out what brands of farrier tools they use before spending your money. If all else fails, you can always buy a set of new shoes.

Grooming tools.

This is another option that is always gratefully received. They always wear out or go walkabout, especially at horse shows. You can generally walk into any horse store and be faced with a massive variety of different pieces. You can custom select or choose from a variety of pre-made grooming kits available. It doesn’t hurt to do an internet search either, often you will find grooming kits online that have more pieces for a similar price of what you find in your big franchise type stores.

Liberty lessons.

Liberty work is a great way to build a bond & connection with a horse. Give the horse gift of an online liberty course.

Leg wraps or boots.

These are a very personal preference kind of deal and it will also depend on the chosen discipline as to what is allowed and or preferred. Of course if you know the gift receiver well, it won’t be much of a hard task to choose something you know they’ll love.

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Custom Portrait painting.

A custom painting or even sketch, any kind of art pertaining to their horse really, is a very personal and unique gift and something that they can treasure forever.

Riding boots.

This is a good horse gift idea for kids and teenagers more so than adults, mostly due to the easier and more generic size selection.

Most adults won’t say no to a new pair of boots, but if you’re looking for it to be a surprise, deterministic sizing could be a challenge. There is always a gift voucher option though if this is what you’re sold on gifting.

Horse gifts: Riding Helmet.

Another great gift idea for kids and teens, with so many fancy options out there these days, you’re bound to find something suitable.

Just make sure that it fits the safety standards, and requirements of the Federation/associations they ride withing.

Horse Training Journal

A horse training journal is a wonderful & inexpensive way to track your progress with your horse & all your lessons & clinics. Grab our recommend equestrian journal here.

Horse gifts: Subscription to horse magazine.

Easy peasy gift idea, and something the entire household will no doubt enjoy.

Subscription to a training/mentorship program.

This option is becoming increasingly popular with many trainer’s around the world, where they have a training or mentorship program that you can subscribe to and gain access to exclusive training videos and the like. Many are also starting to offer online coaching packages.

Contribution to hauling costs – fuel, new tyres etc.

This is a good one if you know that they do a lot of travel, especially if they work super hard week in and week out just to be able to go somewhere with their beloved horse/s. Cash in a card, gift voucher or if you travel with them on occasion.

Horse gifts: Riding attire.

An all round great gift idea because there are limitless options for all ages, shapes and sizes. Caps, hats, Shirts, Jeans, shorts, singlets and you can even get them customised.

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Custom made items.

Eeee.. So many options, it is pretty much your imagination that sets the limits. Whatever you can think of, can pretty much be personalised. Name, horse name, stable name etc.

Personalised name board or sign.

This is a good choice for those that have their own property and or stable. Name boards can be customised for rider and horse or just one or the other. Signs can be created for the stable or stud name too, metal, heavey duty plastic you name it.

Horse Art.

These range from horse shoe wine bottle holders, horse shoe boot racks, horse shoe and nail hat racks. The best thing is to do a bit of search for your local artists and go from there.

Horse Game Boards.

Great fun for kids or the entire family. Searching for these is probably best done online for a broader range. Games like Horse-Opoly and Herd your horse’s seem to be the most popular.

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Listenology is packed full of stories, lessons, case studies and exercises for you & your horse. This Equine Listenology trilogy includes the guide, the companion workbook & the journal. Elaine Heney’s books also make great gifts for all ages.

Gift voucher for absolute anything.

At the end of the day, if you are completely stumped and have absolutely no idea what to buy someone, a gift voucher for however much you want to spend is a winner. It is basically a guarantee that the recipient can go and buy something they really , courtesy of your generosity.