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. If so, here are some gift ideas for pony-mad children, whether they dream of riding like Charlotte Dujardin or caring for the stars like Alan Davies…
Horse, Ponies and Unicorns Top Trumps
RRP: £5.49 |
This entertaining and educational card game can be played anywhere. Perfect to slip into a stocking.
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Happy Linen Company Yule-nicorn bedding
RRP: From £16 |
This mythical unicorn bed set glows in the dark to keep the magic alive after lights out!
View now at happylinencompany.co.uk
Rosette Display
RRP: £44.50 |
Any young rider will love the chance to show off their rosette collection in pride of place with this display hanger.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Schleich Horse Club Adventures
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”.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Grubs Muddies Icicle 5.0 boots
Colours: Charcoal or violet | Sizes: Children’s 6–13, adults 1–2 | RRP: £39.95 |
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.
View now at oldrids.co.uk
Melissa & Doug craft kit
RRP: £7.49 |
The perfect gift for children who love to get stuck into arts and crafts.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Brightside Unicorn Tin
RRP: £11 |
This is the perfect gift for storing precious pony memories and keepsakes.
View now at amazon.co.uk or equus.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.
View now at amazon.co.uk, rideawaystore.com or sportsdirect.com
Pocket Eyewitness Horses: Facts at Your Fingertips
RRP: £11 |
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.
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.
View now at equus.co.uk or viovet.co.uk
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Joules Brilliant Bamboo socks
Sizes: 6–8.5, 9–12 or 12.5–3.5 | RRP: £12.95 |
These socks are crafted from a bamboo mix, which means they’re breathable, hypoallergenic and thermo-regulating. And they’re pretty cute, too.
View now at joules.com
Equetech Figgy Pudding hat silk
RRP: £14.95 |
Start the Christmas shopping now! With a flexible peak, 3D features and a stretchy fit, this fun hat silk from Equetech fits all size helmets. It is also available in snowman, reindeer and Santa styles.
View now at equus.co.uk or amazon.co.uk
Horse duvet set
RRP: £19.99 |
This single duvet cover set is ideal for any aspiring champion.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Hunter Original Big Kids wellington boots
Colours: Black, navy, red, pink, yellow, green, blue or purple | Sizes: UK 12–5 | RRP: £50 |
Designed for adventures, these boots are a mini version of the iconic Hunter Original Tall boots.
View now at hunterboots.com
Ponyo Horsewear backpack
Colours: 9 fun options | RRP: £25 |
Handy for the yard, shows, days out or school, this Ponyo backpack is made from the same waterproof fabric as Ponyo turnout rugs – and comes in all the same fun patterns.
Jump 4 Joy Young Rider fences
RRP: from £282 |
Treat a young rider to a new fence set from Jump 4 Joy this Christmas – there are loads of fun designs to choose from.
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