Holiday music has already started, and many are ready to start thinking about all the young horse-loving kids they know and what might make for great holiday gifts. Check out these 11 cool equestrian gift ideas.
Play out your favorite riding adventures from the hit TV series with these posable PALs dolls and their horses. Collect all three doll and horse sets— Lucky and Spirit, Abigail and Boomerang, and Prudence and Chica Linda (each set sold separately). $14.00 each; www.spiritridingfree.com
After a long day of riding the frontier, Spirit and the other horses love getting groomed! The paddock comes with a posable Lucky doll, Spirit horse and foal, plus accessories. $39.99; www.spiritridingfree.com
Join the obsession! Fun, colorful, customizable fabric fluffs can buff, dust, scrub, apply and more. Use them to identify your stuff and show your style. 3-inch: $19.95. 4-inch: $25; www.fluffmonkey.com
Start the new year off right with this big, beautiful wall calendar. Enjoy monthly photos of gorgeous horse breeds featuring flowing manes, tails and feathers. $14.99; www.willowcreekpress.com
This adorable mini tote makes a perfect gift, with no wrap required. Just tuck in some horse treats or grooming goodies and put a bow on it! $24.95; www.nobleequestrian.com
ComFiTec Essential standard neck turnout blanket is super strong and super cute in a fun panda print. Medium weight: $124.99. Lightweight: $114.99; www.weatherbeeta.com
This American Miniature Horse gelding has become a celebrity of BreyerFest, where he’s jumped heights of up to 4 feet! He’s also a registered therapy horse. $25.99; www.breyerhorses.com
Snuggle into soft fleece that shows off your love of horses. Smooth outer fabric sheds horse hair, hay and dirt, and there’s even a back pocket for carrots. Shown: Boysenberry Unbridled Horse print. $59; www.kerrits.com
Brighten up your ride with matching gear from the colorful Quartz collection. VenTech Elite Sports Medicine Boots: $93.95; Ballistic Overreach Bell Boots: $31.95; Comfort-Fit SMx Air Ride Pad with 1/2″ core: $177.95; www.profchoice.com
In a fun jumper print, stretch Lycra material fits…like a glove! Super Grip palm gives you secure, sensitive rein control. Sizes 4-8. $27.95; www.heritagegloves.com
A chore that doesn’t have to be a bore! You’ll look forward to cleaning your tack with this all-natural glycerin saddle soap in a fun raspberry lemonade scent. $12.95; www.fullblownpony.com
This article about holiday gifts for horse-loving kids originally appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!
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