Our four-legged friends are always at the top of our shopping list – and these Christmas gifts for horses cater for every budget. And to make sure no one is left out, we’ve rounded up our favourite Christmas gifts for dogs, too. Or if you’re looking for a horsey gift for a human companion, check out our gifts for horse lovers for plenty more ideas.
Here’s a selection of Christmas gifts for horses that we know our own horses would love to receive – and they’d make perfect gifts for fellow horse owners, too.
Best Christmas gifts for horses
Stud Muffins Christmas Pudding Flavour
RRP: £4.59 for 400g
These Stud Muffins have been flavoured with festive Christmas pudding.
LeMieux Anatomic Headcollar
Colours: Black or brown
Sizes: Cob or full
RRP: £59.95
Make sure your horse is smart in 2024 with one of the best leather headcollars. This one has an anatomically shaped and padded headpiece and noseband to offer extra comfort – and it’s H&H Approved (read the full review here).
Absorbine ShowSheen Polish & Detangler Spray
RRP: £21.36 for 946ml
This detangler reduces breakage for fuller, healthier looking tails. It conditions skin and strengthens hair, giving it a healthy shine, repels dust and stains and applied before turnout prevents mud from sticking.
Likit Starter Kit
RRP: £25.99
A great Christmas present for your horse, it contains 1 x Likit Holder, 1 x 100gm Mint & Eucalyptus Snaks, 1 x 100gm Apple & Cinnamon Snaks and one each of Apple, Carrot and Cherry Likits. Available with different colour Likit Holders.
Eco Rider Kilkenny V2.0 Bridle
Colours: Black or brown
Sizes: Small pony, pony, cob, full or extra-full
RRP: £119
This bridle has an anatomic shaped headpiece to alleviate pressure with super soft padding for ultimate comfort. Made from a soft, supple leather. Featuring a removable flash and easy to change clasp browband.
WeatherBeeta Prime Saddle Pad
Sizes: Pony or full
RRP: From £34.99
There’s always space for a new saddle pad. This one is H&H Approved (read the full review), and is available in a wide range of colours and in a choice of three shapes – GP, jump or dressage.
View the GP pad now at amazon.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the jump pad now at amazon.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
View the dressage pad now at amazon.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
Equipride Christmas Reindeer Antlers
RRP: £12.99
Great fun for a Christmas hack or festive fancy dress, these antlers are available in a range of sizes to suit all “reindeer”.
Silvermoor Swingers
RRP: From £5.49
One of the best stable toys for horses, this rope kit will allow you to hang a forage block from your stable ceiling. Because there are no corners on the block and it swings, your horse has to work to be able to eat it, slowing consumption and promoting saliva production, which buffers stomach acid.
Shires Tempest Plus 100g Stable Rug
Sizes: 5ft – 7ft
RRP: £57.99
A tough extra durable stable rug with a 1200D ripstop outer. A great stable rug that can be worn on its own or as an extra layer when the weather is really cold. With 100g fill and a standard neck.
Equilibrium Vitamunch
RRP: £22.50 for 5 x 1kg blocks
Keep your horse occupied for longer with this high-fibre, low-sugar fibre block, which is full of tasty herbs and nutritious vitamins and minerals.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com or ebay.co.uk
Haas Schimmel Brush For Grey Horses
RRP: £12.95
A perfect edition to your grooming kit. The world famous Haas brush is made from a mixture of tight, strong coconut fibre bristles and is excellent for easily removing dried on mud and stain from your horse’s coat. Also good at removing stable stains from grey horses – perfect for cleaning white socks, too.
Silverfeet Hoof Balm
Colours: Natural, black, boy’s blue or girly pink
RRP: £13.99 for 400ml
This unique blend of natural ingredients helps to prevent the growth of common bacteria, reduces hoof odour, improves condition and leaves a great shine. Coloured balms appear natural when applied.
Equilibrium Massage Mitt Hotspot
RRP: £140
Spend quality time with your horse and help them relax with this battery-operated heat and massage mitt that can be targeted anywhere he wants. You can use it on yourself too.
NAF Pimp My Pony Shampoo
RRP: £10.99 for 500ml
Give your horse a pamper for Christmas with this shampoo that provides a deep cleansing wash to bring out his natural tones from head to toe.
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