Are you on the lookout for horse gifts for girls and boys? There is so much to choose from, including essential beginner riding kit, horse games and horsey books for children. There are the popular gifts for horse lovers that will be on many gift lists this year, such as the latest LeMieux sets, and there’s the gifts they don’t know they need – we’ve rounded them all up.
There’s something for every pony-mad child, whether they dream of riding like Charlotte Dujardin or caring for the stars like supergroom Alan Davies, whether they’ve got their own pony or attend a riding school. If they don’t have their own pony and you aren’t sure what to buy, rider clothing, books, games and personalised horsey gifts are a great place to start.
Best horsey gifts for girls and boys
Personalised Hoody
RRP: From £21.13
Available in a wide range of colours, this hoody can be personalised with your recipient’s name and that of their favourite horse or pony.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Custom Phone Case
RRP: £25.67
Get your horse lover’s favourite picture on a custom phone case. Available for a wide range of iPhone, Samsung and Huawei models.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Personalised Name Print
RRP: From £6.95
These gorgeous prints are a perfect personalised addition to any room. The main initial letter can be customised to any colour.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
LeMieux Toy Pony
RRP: £49.95
Available in a choice of nine colours, these toy ponies have plaitable manes and tails, and can be accessorised with their own saddle bridle, saddle pad, fly hood and bandages. They come with a passport and horsebox/stable carrier.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, johnlewis.com, naylors.com or ebay.co.uk
Rosette Display
RRP: £49.95
Any young rider will love the chance to show off their rosette collection in pride of place with this display hanger.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
LED Beanie
RRP: £15.99
Perfect for winters at the yard, this beanie has a rechargeable light that has four different light modes, which give up to eight hours of power. You can also get a bluetooth version that you can connect to a phone to play music and answer calls.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit Backpack
Colours: Baby blue, pink, purple or red | RRP: £12.50
This backpack contains everything a young rider needs to get a pony ready to ride. It includes a dandy brush, body brush, plastic currycomb, hoof pick, mane comb and sponge – and there are four colours to choose from.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
Santa Hat Silk
RRP: £7.36
Perfect for Christmas riding lessons, fancy dress shows and festive hacks, this hat silk can come out year after year.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
The Racehorse Who Learned To Dance
Author: Clare Balding
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Published: 2020
Available as paperback, hard cover, Audiobook, Kindle edition or audio CD
This is the third instalment of Charlie Bass and her accidentally purchased racehorse (following The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop and The Racehorse Who Disappeared) and they are facing their greatest challenge yet. Charlie’s friend Polly is recovering from an accident that left her almost paralysed but they are determined to find a way to make Polly’s equestrian dreams come true.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Glow In The Dark Unicorn Sleigh Christmas jumper
Colours: Black, pink, blue or red | Sizes: Age 1/2–12/13 | RRP: £28 |
This horse Christmas jumper is available in a selection of colours to suit all youngsters – and the unicorn-drawn sleigh glows in the dark!
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Contigo Easy Clean Water Bottle
RRP: £19.99
Designed with even the clumsiest of little ones in mind, both parents and children will thank you for Contigo’s Easy Clean water bottle. As its name suggests, it can be cleaned quickly and easily whilst being 100% spill-proof.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Giddy Up Odd Socks
Sizes: One size (UK 12½–5) | RRP: £12 |
These socks can be mixed and matched as the wearer wishes as they’re designed to have no matching pairs!
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Stud Muffins Christmas Pudding Flavour
RRP: £4.59 for 400g |
These Stud Muffins have been flavoured with festive Christmas pudding.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or viovet.co.uk
The Horse Encyclopaedia
RRP: £27.59 for hardcover
This book will keep horse lovers of all ages occupied for hours. It includes a visual guide to more than 150 different breeds and types, including all those recognised by national horse societies.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Lined Up Horses T Shirt
RRP: From £20.79
Available in a wide range of colours for every taste, this cute T-shirt will look great on your mini horse lover.
In the UK? View adult sizes now at etsy.com
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LeMieux Grooming Bag
Colours: Black, navy, bluebell or papaya | RRP: £34.95
Made from a strong waterproof nylon outer with a reinforced moulded base, this bag has numerous pockets and compartments for storing brushes and bottles, plus grab handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. Check out more options in our round up of the best grooming kit bags.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Playmobil Spirit Riding Free Playset
RRP: £14.88
This 57-piece playset is suitable for ages 4+. Based on the Netflix series, the set includes Lucky and her wild mustang, fences to create a safe, gated area for Spirit, and lots of horse grooming accessories, making sure that Lucky has everything she needs to keep her horse clean and healthy.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Personalised Bottle
RRP: £15.99
These 500ml bottle keeps cold drinks cool and hot drinks warm. Choose from three designs and personalise with a name.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Adjustable Friendship Bracelets
RRP: £3.90
Perfect if you need to buy for a small group.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
My New Pony Book
Author: Georgina Budge
Illustrator: Jamie Rae
Published: 2022
This keepsake memory book allows the owner to keep a record of all the adventures they have with their pony. They can keep a note of important information and funny moments, with space for photos, too.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse Breeds Print
RRP: From £9.99
This hand-illustrated print shows horses of the world and their coat colours – perfect for a horse lovers bedroom.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Schleich Vaulting Set
RRP: £34.99
This 18-piece Schleich set is perfect for inspiring young equestrians who love gymnastics. It comes with all of the essentials for practising even the most complex vaulting exercises.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Horsey Hamper
RRP: £27.99
The personalised hamper box includes a Starbucks horse hot cup, horse face mask, horse body puff, horse wash mitt, horse keyring, honeycomb Aero chocolate bar, horse socks, hair scrunchie and horse makeup bag/pencil case.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Wire Bookmark
RRP: £20.28
Available in a choice of colours, this copper wire bookmark can be customised with your choice of name or word.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Horse And Rider Portrait
RRP: From £9.95
Choose from a wide variety of hair colours and styles, skin tones and horse colours to create an image that looks just like your recipient and their horse.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or etsy.com
Stationery Set
RRP: From £19.95
This set includes a pencil case, notebook and card featuring a breed of your choice.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Playmobil Equestrian Tournament Set
RRP: £29.99
This playset has everything an imaginative equestrian needs to run their own show.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Horse Head Necklace
RRP: From £19.90
Choose between silver and gold. Or check out our round-up of the best horse jewellery for more inspiration.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Personalised Gift Wrap
RRP: From £2
Make any gift extra-special with this personalised gift wrap.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Education Mug
RRP: From £2
This funny mug makes a great gift for any reluctant student.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Custom horse portrait
RRP: From £14.83
Send in up to three photos, choose a background colour and have your masterpiece returned as a digital download so that you can print and frame it however you choose – as many times as you’d like.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Schleich Horse Club Adventures
Ages: 3+ | RRP: From £24.99
Available on Nintendo Switch or Play Station 4, this is a game of quests and mini games that will be sure to entertain children for hours as there are plenty of features to “unlock”.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Luv Ponies Swap It Hat Silk
RRP: £18.50
Great for a rider who likes to try different looks, this hat silk comes in a range of colours with changeable pom poms – and it can be personalised with a name.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse Duvet Set
RRP: £19.99
This single duvet cover set is ideal for any aspiring champion.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Hy Thelwell Pony Friends Hat Bag
RRP: £21.99
Perfect for a young rider, this hat bag is made of a waterproof ripstop outer material to keep their hat safe. This bag has a double zip opening, an external pocket on the lid and a durable padded handle.
In the UK? View now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Charlie Mackesy framed print
RRP: £30
Framed extract from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
LeMieux Mini Set
Sizes: 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 or 11/12 years | RRP: Items from £24.95
“Matchy-matchy” is the phrase on every young rider’s lips this year. There are so many parts of the Mini matchy-matchy sets to choose from – and they’re available in three new colours each season. Find more of our favourite matchy-matchy sets for children and ponies here.
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Horse, Ponies and Unicorns Top Trumps
RRP: £6
This entertaining and educational card game can be played anywhere to provide hours of fun.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Horse Academy Showjumping Puzzle Game
RRP: £19.99 | H&H Review: 8/10
The board games is designed for age 7+ and there are five levels, from “starter” to “wizard”. There are 80 different challenges within these levels, meaning there’s plenty of mileage in this game.
We’ve tried this game out with children of the H&H team and they loved it – read the full Horse Academy Showjumping Game review.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
3D Optical Illusion Horse Night Light
RRP: £17.99
This cool LED lamp will make a nice addition to any young horse lover’s bedroom this Christmas.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
NAF Thelwell Silky Mane & Tail D-Tangler
RRP: £5.99
Make grooming a fun activity with this spray that untangles untidy knots with ease, helping to avoid damage and support condition and shine.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Three Piece Cookie Cutter Set
RRP: £11.99
If your young horse fan is also a baking enthusiast, then why not tick two boxes at once? If you’re lucky, they might return the favour with some cookies.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Haas Ladybird Brush
RRP: £9.95
Hass is a brush manufacturer with a great reputation, and this well-made but fun brush has eyes that move. A perfect gift for the young rider who loves to care for their pony.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
Horses & Ponies Monopoly
RRP: £29.99
Build stalls and stables, and trade your way to success in the classic game with a horsey twist. More fun for the whole family can be found in our guide to the best horse games.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Tikkers Unicorn Watch
RRP: £14.99 |
They’ll never be late for a riding lesson again – we can hope anyway!
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Unicorn Poo Bath Bombs
RRP: £6.99 for a pack of 10
These raspberry-scented bath bombs give your bath a magical unicorn colour – perfect for a horse lover who needs to relax after a tough day at the yard.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Grubs Muddies Icicle 5.0 Boots
Sizes: Children’s 6–13, adults 1–2 | RRP: £49.95
With these warm and waterproof little boots from Grubs, no puddle will be left un-splashed, and the kick rim makes the boots very easy to pull off.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, naylors.com or gooutdoors.co.uk
Woodlodge Silks Hat Covers
RRP: From £16
Hat silks from Woodlodge Silks are great for any rider who loves bright, bold and different – there’s a really wide range to choose from.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Melissa & Doug Craft Kit
RRP: £7.49
The perfect gift for children who love to get stuck into arts and crafts.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Brightside Unicorn Tin
RRP: £11 |
This is the perfect gift for storing precious pony memories and keepsakes.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Dublin Sparkly Unicorn Crop
Colours: Blue, rainbow, black or red | RRP: £10.50
Help a young rider standout from the crowd with this fun and practical whip from Dublin.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or sportsdirect.com
Pocket Eyewitness Horses: Facts at Your Fingertips
RRP: £4.99
Packed with amazing stats, helpful photographs and genius facts, this book will tell the reader everything they need to know about horses in a handy pocket-sized guide.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Supreme Products Ride-on Fleece Saddle Cover
Colours: Pink or red | RRP: £14.99
Protect their saddle from dust and scratches and keep it clean with this cover from Supreme Products. It has elastic all the way round the edge and stirrup holes so they can ride in it to keep the saddle looking new all year round.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
Hunter Original Big Kids Wellington Boots
Colours: Black, navy, red, pink, yellow, green, blue or purple | Sizes: UK 12–5 | RRP: £55
Designed for adventures, these boots are a mini version of the iconic Hunter Original Tall boots.
In the UK? View now at hunterboots.com, gsequestrian.co.uk or johnlewis.com
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