A gift for someone who loves horses is at its best when it actually gets used at the yard. On this page you will find gifts for horse-mad girls, young riders and horse owners: glitter spray and glitter hoof polish, grooming kits in a backpack, horse treats, play balls for the stable, riding gloves and riding socks. For Christmas, a birthday, a passed riding test or as a reward after a day at the riding school.
Small treat, nice gift or big gift
- Small treat: a bag of horse treats with apple or banana, a fruit-shaped Foodie Friends treat from Excellent Horse, rainbow colouring chalk, a set of stencils, a pot of glitter hoof polish or a pair of knee socks for inside the riding boot.
- Nice gift: a Hi Gloss Glitter Spray in rainbow, silver, gold or pink, another shine spray with glitter, a Jolly Ball or Fun Play Ball for the stable, or a Snuffle Mat to hide treats in.
- Big gift: the Excellent Horse Grooming Set Junior or the pink 7-piece grooming kit in a backpack, a Covalliero Grooming Bag with six outer pockets, or the Opstap en zit: a mounting stool that doubles as a seat.
Which gift suits which age?
Up to about eight: anything that colours and sparkles. Colouring chalk and stencils turn grooming into an afternoon of crafts; the Magic Grippy rainbow riding glove is a stretchy one-size children's glove. From eight to twelve: a grooming kit of their own with a hoof pick, brushes and hair bands. If your child has a favourite brand, choose that brand's shampoo or brushes. Teenagers and adults: practical items, such as a Grooming Bag for shows, riding socks or a Horslyx lick bucket for their own horse.
Christmas and birthdays are the classic moments for a gift. A horse treat or a stencil is a small extra that can be used straight away.
Points to note
If the horse is not yours, check with the owner first: not every horse is allowed treats, and some yards have rules about toys in the stable.
See also: horse treats and rewards, shine and glitter for shows, stable toys, brushes and grooming supplies, rider equipment and everything for your horse.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give a horse-mad girl who does not have a horse of her own yet?
Something she can use at the riding school or with a loan pony: her own grooming kit, riding gloves, riding socks or glitter hoof polish. Treats only after checking with the horse's owner.
Are the glitter sprays suitable for the coat?
They are made to be sprayed on the coat. On a sensitive horse, try a small patch first and do not spray where the saddle sits.
Which gift suits an adult rider?
Choose something practical for everyday use, such as a Grooming Bag, knee socks, a lick stone or a play ball for the stable.