If you want to know the Top Five Gifts for Horse Lovers, you’ve come to the right place! I have five great gifts that any horse person would love to find under the tree this year! These gifts are from the young to the young-at-heart, and there is something for everybody. Some of these gifts are practical everyday items an equestrian will appreciate, and some of them are more sentimental in nature. Each one of these gifts is affordably priced, so there is something for everybody’s budget.
Top Five Gifts for Horse Lovers
- Blocker Tie Ring
- Slick ‘N Easy Grooming Block
- Horse Treats
- The Age of The Horse: An Equine Journey Through Human History by Susanna Forrest
- Breyer My Dream Horse Kit
The Blocker Tie Ring Makes a Great Gift
The Blocker Tie Ring is a great gift for any equestrian. You can literally use it anywhere. When I was a kid, I had a horse you couldn’t tie to anything. She would panic and break her halter or break the hitching post. I went through so many of those leather crown pieces. If I’d a had a Blocker Tie Ring back then, I would have been SET. These are fantastic for horses that don’t tie well or for horses that panic and setback when tied. That being said, I’ve been using mine for years, and my horses stand tied perfectly! Using the Blocker Tie Ring gives me peace of mind. If something were to happen, I know the rope would give.
These aren’t just great from a safety standpoint, they’re also super easy to use. Rather than tie a knot anytime you need to tie your horse, you can just clip the Blocker Tie Ring where you want to tie, and then quickly put the lead rope in place. It’s much quicker than tying a knot, and you know that your horse is tied safely. I can’t recommend these enough as gifts. You can use them around the barn, in the trailer or even take it to shows and competitions, so you know you can safely and quickly tie your horse when needed. When it comes to shopping for gifts for horse lovers, this is a great buy!
Slick ‘N Easy Grooming Block is The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For a Horse Lover
I have about a million brushes, but one of my favorite grooming tools is the Slick ‘N Easy Grooming Block. This block really comes in handy during shedding season, but it can be used year round. It’s also very effective at pulling off bot eggs, if that’s something you struggle with. If you’ve never used one before, it’s kind of like a pumice stone, but lighter. They eventually wear down, but I always get a few good months out of mine. When they get really dirty and dull, just scrape your hoof pick down the edge to clean it and sharpen it up again. I love giving these to my horse friends and family members as stocking stuffers. Even if you already have one, you can never have too many.
Giving Horse Treats as Gifts at The Holidays
Who cares about human Christmas cookies, when you can give horse treats!? I love giving out horse treats to my equestrian friends for the holidays. I will actually package them up like Christmas cookies. If they look really good, make sure to warn your recipients that they’re for horses! Horse treats are a great way to load up on gifts for horse lovers. Since I’m WAY into equine wellness, you know I’m going to choose the healthy cookies! My two favorite types of horse treats are Probios and Majesty Flex Wafers. Probios have probiotics in them, and they’re good for your horse’s digestive system. I know I can’t be the only one worrying about my horses’ gut health? Majesty Flex Wafers are basically a joint supplement in a cookie, so those are reserved for my senior gelding who has a little bit of arthritis. Horse treats as gifts are always a hit with equestrians.
Another one of my favorite treats for horses are Squeezy Buns! I even wrote a blog about how to hide Bute or other medications in them!
The Age of The Horse- A Book For Horse Lovers
The Age of The Horse: An Equine Journey Through History by Susanna Forrest is an AWESOME gift idea for the horse lover in your life. This epic book goes into great detail on the relationship between horses and humans through the ages. Forrest’s expertise lies in both anthropological and equine studies, so she’s uniquely suited to tell the tale. This is a comprehensive and passionate book about the lives of horses and people, from cave paintings to Versailles to modern-day equine therapy for veterans recovering from PTSD. This book belongs in every horse lover’s bookcase.
Breyer My Dream Horse Kit
Last, but not least, is the Breyer My Dream Horse Kit. This is a kit with an unpainted Breyer horse that you can customize yourself. I originally bought this kit shortly after losing my heart horse. I plan to paint her likeness on this Breyer horse, but I just haven’t been able to bring myself to do it yet. The Breyer horse I chose is an Arab type, but they have other breeds available too. This is a great gift for a horse lover of any age, whether they have a horse or not. I remember getting my first Breyer horse, long before I had a real horse, and how special that was. I still have him. He’s a leopard app named Sgt. Pepper! Whether you’re into Breyers or not, this can be a great keepsake and a fund gift.
In Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s actually pretty easy to shop for horse lovers. It is possible to find gifts for horse lovers. We love horses, and just about anything to do with them. Can our horse wear it, use it or eat it? We’ll take it! The Blocker Tie Ring and the Slick ‘N Easy Grooming block are great practical gifts that any equestrian can use on the daily. Or maybe, you’d love to curl up by the fire with that book, and paint your dream horse! Don’t forget to bring your horse some treats during the holiday season, and until next time, Happy Trails!
Hi Ginny,
I am so excited about the t-shirt that I just ordered from your website and can’t wait to start wearing it. Also, your videos always pack a wealth of information as well as excitement for this horse loving life. Taking care of the horse(s) in your life is certainly a joy and a privilege however, it’s not always easy. It can be very stressful, monitoring the health and well being of your beloved furry family member… from managing the pitfalls of boarding, nutrition, foot care, vet care, training and riding relationship and good sense horse husbandry.
Your website and videos are a tremendous inspiration and boost to my overall horse life experience.
Wow, thanks so much for all the feedback, and I’m glad you got a shirt too! Horse care is definitely a joy and a privilege whether at home or at a stable! I’m so glad my blog and videos have helped you in your own equine journey. Please let me know if there are any specific topics you would like to see in upcoming blogs and vids.
My horse is pasture boarded with two other horses. Each horse has a run in stall so they have access to each other’s space. The facility does not have a pasture mainteneance program and round bales are not an option. Lately, my mare has been getting into bambles and stickers for forage. I have combed every inch of the pasture for the offensive weeds, to no avail. I would love to put a slow hay feeder in the pasture, like the one in your video but one of her pasture mates wears shoes and could get caught on the hay net if it comes out of the feeder. I wonder if I could put a slow feeder hay net in the hay rack in her stall? It could be secured to the sides of the hay rack and provide hours of forage. What do you think?
That definitely sounds like a safer option if she shares a pasture with a shod horse. Generally, I like to hang hay nets at about chest height, so that horse’s don’t have to pull from up high, which could potentially create neck or respiratory issues. With shod horses, it’s just important to have nets high enough that they cannot paw at them. You could definitely try it and see how it goes. Make sure the net is well secured, maybe with a few snaps, so that horses can’t pull it out. Give them some loose hay along with the net, until they get the hang of it, so they don’t get frustrated.