Gift ideas for riders
There are plenty of occasions to give presents to your loved ones. Christmas, Easter, birthdays and special anniversaries are the most common occasions to give a gift. Sometimes you might feel like giving a gift to someone special for no particular reason – for example, to say thank you or to cheer them up.
If you want to give a gift to a rider, it can be a big challenge if you don’t ride yourself. Equestrianism and individual preferences are very diverse, but with a little help from our gift guide, you’re sure to find the perfect gift. We’ll show you the most popular gift ideas for riders and other horse enthusiasts.
Gift ideas for riders
There are plenty of gift ideas for riders. Depending on your budget and the occasion, you can essentially choose from the entire range in our online shop. Our range is extensive. However, we’ll show you here the most popular gift ideas for horse lovers.
Riding wear & accessories
Riding wear and fashionable accessories are a nice gift idea for riders, provided you know their size and are acquainted with their personal taste. If the person has already expressed specific wishes regarding riding wear, this will make it easier to find the perfect gift. Naturally, there are many products, especially among the accessories, that are one size fits all and can easily be given as gifts without the risk of putting your foot in it: Knee high socks, hats & scarves, as well as bags and jewellery are nice gift ideas, most of which are also feasible on a low budget.
Fashionable accessories for riders
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Riding accessories – only for absolute connoisseurs
Safety-related riding accessories such as riding hats, body protectors, back protectors or riding gloves must be tried on and are therefore not suitable as a „quick“ gift. The same applies to jodhpur boots or long riding boots. A popular alternative in such cases is a gift voucher, which can be easily redeemed in our online shop.
Gift vouchers for every occasion
Gifts for horse owners
Horse owners have to manage a lot financially. In addition to livery fee, veterinary and farrier costs, regular investments in horse gear are also necessary, some of which have to be purchased due to natural wear and tear (e.g. grooming equipment, lead ropes, etc.) or due to a perpetual need, such as for feed.
For many horse owners, there is only a small budget left to treat themselves and their horses to „luxury goods“. A perfect opportunity to give the „horse mummy“ or „horse daddy“ a nice surprise.
However, you should never lose sight of the personal preferences and needs. Why not simply ask what the person wants or needs the most? If you would rather keep the gift a surprise, you can use general information as a guideline: Which discipline does the recipient ride in? Does the person prefer traditional or Western riding? Or is it trail riding that triggers enthusiasm? Does the horse have special requirements (e.g. concerning feeding or general health)? Are there certain colour preferences as far as horse gear is concerned?
Addressing these questions will help you find the perfect gift and show your appreciation by paying attention to the smaller details.
Whether it’s a small favour in the form of gift treats, gear specific to a certain discipline, or a luxurious saddle pad from our latest collection, there are plenty of possibilities to make horse owners happy. Here are a few options to help you find the perfect gift:
An extra special gift idea for horse owners
Personalised gifts for horse owners are unique and very special. So how about for a horse an elegant leather headcollar that can be engraved? Our CLARIDGE HOUSE Leather Headcollar Engraver comes with a high-quality finish and a gold engraving plate on the left cheek piece, which can easily be unscrewed and engraved with the help of an engraver. It doesn’t get more personal than that!
Gifts for riding instructors, sharers etc.
There are people to whom you simply want to say thank you. Riding instructors or your sharer are an integral part of your everyday life at the yard and it is just nice to know that they are by your side. They impart knowledge, support your work with your horse and are there when you need help. In most cases, a small gift is enough to make someone at the yard happy.
A Kramer voucher is always a good idea and can be tailored to the available budget. A nice gesture to make your riding instructor, sharer or yard buddy happy is a small gift basket consisting of small equestrian goodies. Your sharer has just bought a new pair of expensive leather riding boots? How about a small selection of shoe care products, boot trees and warm insoles for the winter?
Your best friend at the yard just stashes treats in every jacket pocket? How about a treat bag filled with their horse’s favourite treats? Your riding instructor loves horse trekking? Then a little survival kit consisting of sustainable cutlery, an enamel mug and a bag of horse-shaped candies for sustenance is just the thing. Or maybe the yard owner hacks frequently on roads? A colourful mix of hi-viz items ensures better safety and is sure to be used at every opportunity.
Gift ideas for Western riders
Western riders are passionate about the American lifestyle and therefore like to express their affinity to the cowboys who established and perfected the Western style of riding. Western riding wear and matching accessories add that classic Western vibe to a yard. Casual caps, eye-catching belts and even unique Western hats are therefore suitable gift ideas for die-hard Western riders. Another accessory that many Western riders attach great importance to is a conspicuously decorated buckle attached to the belt. In addition to the equipment for Western riders, special accessories for the horse are also a nice gift idea. For example, there are beautiful charm pendants that can be attached to the Western headstall or headcollar. Conchos decorated with rhinestones are a real eye-catcher on a Western saddle or Western headstall.
Gifts for Western enthusiasts
Christmas presents for riders
For most people, Christmas is not only about spending time with the family and spending quiet evenings in front of the Christmas tree, but also about giving presents to their dearest family members, friends and acquaintances. If you spend the majority of your time as a rider at the yard, naturally the group of people you want to give a gift to at Christmas will include riders. In addition to the classic gift voucher, Christmas or winter gifts are a lovely idea. Our Horsly Santa puts a smile on the faces of riders big and small and is also a cute addition to a Kramer gift voucher. As the turn of the year is just around the corner at Christmas, horse calendars are also a popular gift for riding enthusiasts. A large-format wall calendar with elegant horse themes is certainly a great gift idea for the person to whom it is given.
When it gets cold and dark in winter, surely there’s nothing better than making yourself cosy at home? Horse-themed home accessories such as cosy cushions with a horse motif or a trendy dala horse-style lamp are great gift ideas for horse-loving home interior fans who want to create a cosy retreat at home during the winter.
If you want to give a horse a present too, horse treats with Christmas flavours are naturally a nice gift to bring to the yard. Cinnamon, gingerbread spice, honey and aniseed have long been classics among Christmas baking ingredients and are also suitable for the horse’s palate!
Or how about baking your own treats and giving them as gifts? In our homemade special, we’ll not only tell you how to make treats for horses, but also a horsy recipe that will make horse owners happy too! For this you’ll need horse-shaped biscuit cutters. You can find our selection in the online shop!
Advent calendars sweeten the wait for Christmas
The best childhood memories of the run-up to Christmas are advent calendars, in which every morning you were delighted to open that little door. Whether it’s a classic chocolate calendar or one you fill yourself – an advent calendar is not only popular with children but also a great gift idea for young and old during advent! And with our treat advent calendars for horses, you can also lighten up your horse with a little Christmas magic!
Gift ideas based on your budget
Are you on a budget and looking for a nice gift idea for a horse lover?
We’ve put together some lovely gift ideas according to individual budgets that you can buy with just a few simple clicks.