26 Extra Special Gifts for Horse Lovers
Brilliant Horse Lovers Gifts For the Equestrian in Your Life.
It is always horse girl season, especially during the holidays. Looking for perfect gifts for horse lovers? Whether you are looking for gifts for a new rider, or trying to find a present for your stable friends who already have all the things, we’ve got you covered. We’ve scoured the market for unique gifts for horse lovers that are authentic to their lifestyle – no gimmicky sweatshirts here. While horse riding lessons are the ultimate gift, here you’ll find holiday gift ideas, from little luxuries for her to gifts for her four-legged friend. We also have a whole gift guide dedicated to personalized equestrian gifts featuring her name or that of her horse, and also a few gift ideas that she’ll love for the home. Keep reading below for the chicest gifts for that special equestrian that are sure to please.
Gifts For Horse Lovers: For the Rider
The Best Show Coat Ever
For the cost. Trust us. What a perfect gift for a horse lover. Perhaps it’s her first show coat, as she plans to make her debut in the ring this spring. Maybe she has taken up the sport after always wanting to do so as a kid. Or maybe, she is returning to the ring after a hiatus. Either way, the Ariat Platinum show coat in navy or black is an amazing horse gift for the rider who plans to get back in the ring this coming spring.
Buy Now: Ariat show coat, $199, ariat.com.
The Perfect Riding Belt
Ensure her “turnout” is as polished as her horse with this timeless belt from Ariat, with a spur closure. Perfect for the show ring or any lesson, this leather belt is a great stocking stuffer or gift for horse lovers.
Ariat leather belt, $45, ariat.com.
Pessoa Saddle Cover
Everything gets dusty at the stable, it’s a fact of life. This gorg plaid saddle cover will make an excellent gift idea for an equestrian of any level. We also love that you can order a matching boot bag, stall guard, and even horse blanket. But now we’re just getting ahead of ourselves.
Buy Now: Plaid saddle cover in blueberry, $38, horse.com.
The Warmest Riding Glove You Can Actually Text In
Also, there are so well-priced, she won’t be upset if she loses them. A great stock stuffer gift for horse lovers, these Kerrits gloves are fleece-lined with an exterior that repels dirt, and hay, and rain, and yes, you can both text and ride comfortably in them. Though we do not recommend doing both at the same time. For more riding gloves for all seasons, see here!
Buy Now: Kerrits Winter Riding Gloves, $23, horse.com.
Signature Spurs Personalized Crop
A chic gift idea for horse lovers is a personalized crop. Not only does personalization lend a sophisticated touch to an equestrian’s style, but it also has the added benefit of making sure your black riding crop doesn’t get lost in that sea of identical black riding crops at the stable. Signature Spurs offers beautifully crafted whips with your initials on the endcap, and spurs and stirrup irons that can be engraved.
Buy now: Signature Spurs crop, $80, signaturespurs.com.
Winter Riding Pants
This is one of the best gifts for horse lovers you can give this season. Introducing the Horze Ladies Grand Prix Thermo Softshell Full Seat Breeches, perhaps the best-rated winter riding pant available today. These breeches are water-repellent and feature a full silicone seat for unbeatable grip in the saddle. They’re lined with fleece for extra warmth in winter, and the stretchy, breathable soft-shell fabric repels hay and horse hair. The full seat provides plenty of freedom of movement, and the elastic leg bottoms ensure a smooth fit under any type of boot or chap.
Buy now: Horze Ladies Grand Prix Thermo Softshell Full Seat Breeches, $140, horselovers.com.
Gifts For Horse Lovers: Books
Stables, A Rizzoli Book
Renowned for their gorgeous photography and exclusive access, Rizzoli publishes some of the most beautiful books in the world. Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack Rooms is no exception. Non-equestrians may not understand the appeal of a swept-clean tack room filled with sumptuous leather saddles, but trust us, the rider in your life will swoon. A great inexpensive gift for horse lovers.
Buy now: Rizzoli coffee table book, $54, amazon.com.
Equestrian Style Horse Lovers Gift
Practically a classic, this chic tome by Vicky Moon marries sport and spectacle and does a veritable deep dive into the elite equestrian scene. This horse gift is a photographic guide to the who, the what, and the wear of the globe-trotting world of horse lovers.
Buy now: The Stylish Life, $249, amazon.com.
A Coffee Table Book for Horse (and Interior) Lovers
For the horse lover who is obsessed with interiors, Stable Style: Barn Inspiration for All Equestrians is just the gift. The debut coffee table book from rider and blogger Raquel Lynn offers just the right dose of envy and inspiration. At the least, it will motivate you to finally re-organize the tack room.
Buy now: Stable Style, by Raquel Lynn, $68, amazon.com.
Gifts for Horse Lovers: For the Off-Duty Equestrian
An Hermès Lipstick
Hermès’ recent foray into beauty includes a tightly edited selection of gorgeous, rich matte lipsticks. As can be expected from the iconic French luxury house, their lipsticks are just as well-crafted as their exquisite saddles and leather goods. Giving an Hermès gift is always a good idea, but this is an especially perfect gift for horse lovers because it nods to the brand’s own equestrian roots – the lipstick tubes come in all different color combos and are inspired by the bright poles in a showjumping ring.
Buy now: Hermès Rouge Hermès lipstick, $67, bloomingales.com.
The Gucci Horsebit for Horse Lovers
Gucci first introduced the iconic horse bit bag back in 1955 – now, 66 years later, the look is still in style. This monogram canvas cardholder wallet is a quintessential gift for horse lovers of any age, whether they follow fashion trends or not. This bag is sure to last her a lifetime.
Buy now: Gucci 1955 cardholder, $540, farfetch.com.
A Classic Equestrian Style Blazer
Give your stylish bestie the classic double-breasted plaid blazer she’s been longing for. The essential gift for horse lovers for when they are not at the stable, she will live in this cozy blazer all winter long.
Buy Now: Mango blazer, $99, mango.com.
Longines Watch
A great gift for horse lovers in their twenties and above is a chic watch that they’ll cherish for a lifetime. Longines has a rich history of supporting equestrian sports, and we love their selection of ladies’ watches. We even wear them to the barn! This Longines PrimaLuna watch features a stainless steel strap, and more importantly, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass. The blue steel hands add a subtle dash of color.
Buy now: Longines PrimaLuna steel watch, $1,675, watchesofswitzerland.com.
A Cropped Cardigan
We are big fans of Recreational Habits, a chic sportswear label catering to those who ride, play tennis, and hit the links. This cropped sweater is a cute gift for horse lovers and those who admire the equestrian lifestyle.
Buy now: Recreational Habits cable-knit cropped sweater, $185, recreationalhabits.com.
Loewe Mini Hammock Drawstring Bag
This elegant bucket bag comes in a curved horseshoe shape and is made from buttery leather. In a gorgeous saddle brown, this classic Loewe bag features a drawstring closure and can be worn cross-body or carried by the handles. Perfectly fits a phone, wallet, and your most-needed everyday essentials. Loewe handbags are made from the finest leathers and are a true symbol of discreet luxury – and a great gift idea for horse lovers of any age.
Buy now: Loewe leather bag, $1,990, Loewe.com.
Gifts for Horse Lovers: Gifts for the Home
Horsey Stationery Gift For Horse Lovers
Crane & Co. is famously the paper provider behind Cartier stationery. This paintbrush horse notecard set is a chic gift for horse lovers who prefer sending old-fashioned correspondence.
Buy now: Crane & Co. Note Cards, $17 for 10, crane.com.
The Candle That Smells Like the Stable
The French maison’s scents strike the perfect balance of enveloping a room in fragrance without being overbearing. One of the most cherished scents from any equestrian’s childhood is walking into the local tack shop and getting hit with a saddle leather aroma. Now, you can recreate that moment in the comfort of your own home with this ‘Cuir’ candle from Diptyque, or any of these leather-scented candles here.
Buy now: Diptyque candle in leather, $68, Diptyque.com.
Cantering Horse Ornament
These cuties from Etsy are sold separately, but make a great trio for any equestrian’s Christmas tree. ‘The Herd’ are made in 3.5 inches and are made in resin.
Buy now: Horse ornaments, $13, etsy.com.
Good Luck Horseshoe Horse Lovers Ornament
Yes, she loves astrology, but chances are she thinks a glittering horseshoe will bring her good luck too. This ornament is sure to bring cheer to her tree this holiday season.
Buy now: Horseshoe ornament, $26, neimanmarcus.com.
Horsehead Bookends
This is a chic addition to any horse lover’s home. We love the marble, clean aesthetic that can match any decor, and hold up, you know, all those books she reads when she’s not at the stable.
Buy Now: Marble bookends, $99, potterybarn.com.
Galloping Horses Rolling Pin
Inevitably, some of us have been watching too much of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix. For your horse lover friend who also likes to bake, look no further than this wooden laser-cut rolling pin. Next time she is rolling out the dough, she can use this pin to create galloping horses across each of her cookies.
Buy now: Rolling pin, $12 – $17, Etsy.com.
Malvern Saddlery Equestrian Soaps
This set is a great gift for the horse lover who is learning to master the walk, trot, and canter. These handcrafted soaps, embossed with riding terms, make a lovely stocking stuffer for the young rider. Choose from “Walk, Trot, Canter,” Piaffe, Pirouette, Passage,” or “Halt, X, Salute.”
Gifts For Horse Lovers: Horse Gifts
Peppermint Horse Treats
These over-the-top horse treats are a two-for-one. Peppermint is wrapped in a delish cookie, so yummy the horses absolutely cannot resist. An essential holiday horse gift.
Buy now: Paddock Cakes, $27, doversaddlery.com.
Christmas-Themed Gifts for Horse Lovers
We can’t help ourselves. This is a great horse gift idea for any barn-wide Secret Santas. These Dover Saddlery Candy Cane Ribbon Trim Polo Wraps feature printed red-and-white candy cane striped ribbon overlays on wide hook-and-loop closures.
Buy now: Polo Wraps, Set of 4, $40, Amazon.com.
Rambo Newmarket Quarter Sheet
Well, we all know one way to her heart is through her horse! This anti-pill fleece exercise sheet will keep her mount warm at the show or even when they head out to ride in the snow. We love the super chic look of the navy, red, and yellow stripes. Bonus, you can even get her a matching lead rope or a matching coat for her dog. A great horse gift idea.
Buy now: Rambo Quarter Sheet, $95, in gold (seen here) or navy at horse.com, or in tan stripes, $95, statelinetack.com. Also available on Amazon.com.
Essential Horse Braiding Kit
Yes, it’s worth fully investing in a grooming kit dedicated to braiding and show turn-out. You are always going to lose something, and the night before a show is not the time to be looking for it. A great horse gift, the equestrian in your life will certainly appreciate this gift!