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Horsey Christmas gifts for every budget

Horsey Christmas gifts for every budget

If you’re stuck for ideas of what to buy your horsey friends and family this Christmas (and your horse, of course) we have come up with a list of our favourites, with gifts to suit every budget.


Charles Owen YR8

Charles Owen hat yr8Add a bit of sparkle to your child’s Christmas with this hat from Charles Owen. The glitzy centre panel comes in either gold or silver and looks stunning against the black or navy microsuede side panels. But the YR8 isn’t all form and no function. As well as offering the best protection, it is weather resistant and features four ventilation holes to ensure they keep a cool head when riding.

£90
charlesowen.com


H&C Play Gift Card 

H&C playThis is the gift that keeps on giving – well at least for six months. The H&C Play Gift Card offers a six months subscription to our award-winning channel straight to your laptop, mobile or desktop. As well being able watch to live online, H&C Play offers exclusive content and access to 10-day Catch Up.

It makes a great stocking filler and means you can watch all the old Christmas classics, while your kids watch H&C TV.

£19.95
amira-equi.com


Bucas Select Turnin 300
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Bucas has come up with the perfect excuse to buy yet another rug for your horse. Their new Select Turnin 300 is the ideal Christmas present for your four-legged friend offering 300g of cosy insulation. It’s also comfy to wear thanks to its silk-feel lining and shoulder darts. Other features include secure hook and loop closure for fastening, detachable surcingles and a rip stop outer.

£82
bucas.com


Mountain Horse Charlie Flannel Shirt
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Who doesn’t love a man in a lumberjack shirt? Made from soft flannel, this shirt from Mountain Horse is comfy and cosy, but still has that manly appeal. The denim details at shoulders give it an extra rugged look, while the button cuffs and MH logo add a touch of class.

£49.00
mountainhorse.se


Profiles Range Rosette runner
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The perfect present for any competitive rider, this rosette runner will proudly display up to 25 rosettes. Featuring double Olympic gold medallists and dressage icons Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro it will inspire them to bring home the ribbons. Maybe you should buy two?
The price includes personalising with up to 10 letters.

£24.00
animalbrackets.co.uk


Knix Athletic Boyshorts
knix pants

Finding the perfect pair of pants for riding is never easy. But Knix might just have the answer… These Athletic Boyshorts are seamless so there is no VPL and no uncomfy lumps and bumps when you’re in the saddle. They’re also made from a high performance moisture wicking fabric, so you won’t get a hot seat no matter how hard you ride. Christmas is a time for receiving as well as giving, so add these to your list for Santa.

£18.00
knixwear.com


Riders Rescue Handcream
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Made by horse riders, for horse riders, this handcream will keep even the hardest working hands healthy all winter. Unlike many other creams this contains no added water – instead it uses Aloe Vera gel and juice making it super hydrating. Other natural ingredients include shea butter, hemp butter, beeswax, honey, hemp oil, neroli and grapeseed oils. Available in lavender and mandarin or orange and cinnamon scents.

£9.99
redhorseproducts.com


Annabel Brocks Charlotte Luxury headwarmer

Annabel Brocks charlotte-headwarmerWhat do you buy the horsey girl that has everything? A faux fur headwarmer, of course. This is the latest in the range of headwarmers designed by Charlotte Dujardin for Annabel Brocks and features shimmer fabric and crystal crown (well she is the queen of dressage…) Staying warm doesn’t look much better than this.

£65
annabelbrocks.com


Euro-star Excellent Saddlepad

euro star Excellent saddle padFashionable friends will love this stylish saddlepad, which comes in seven different colours, so they have can have a different look, every day of the week. It’s not just a pretty face, however, as the Excellent sadddlepad provides maximum comfort for the horse, dues to its anatomical design, anti-shock filling and quick dry lining. Available in dressage and jumping styles.

£52.46
euro-star.de

PT
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