70 great gift ideas for pony-mad children
Are you on the lookout for horse gifts for children? No matter how long they’ve been into horses, whether they’ve got their own pony or attend a riding school, we’ve found something for all – from essential beginner riding kit, horse games and horsey books for children. And we’ve got both boys and girls covered, too!
There are the popular gifts for horse lovers that will be on many gift lists this year, such as the latest LeMieux sets, Harlow White merch, and there’s the gifts they don’t know they need – we’ve rounded them all up.
Best horse gifts for children
Instant Print Pony Camera
RRP: £26.99
This camera for kids stores thousands of photos and videos effortlessly. The instant printing feature prints photos with one click. With a cute pony silicone outer.
View now at amazon.co.uk
LeMieux Mini Toy Clippable Pony – Gracie
RRP: £59.95
Let your little equestrians learn fundamental horse care skills like clipping, show grooming and plaiting safely with Gracie the new mini toy pony from LeMieux.
View now at lemieux.com or redpostequestrian.co.uk
Personalised Hoody
RRP: From £23.70
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
Breyer Deluxe Horse Collection
RRP: £29.99
This collection features a range of different breeds and colours of horses making it an ideal set to start off your child’s collection or add to an existing one.
View now at naylors.com
A5 Personalised Kids Stationery Set with Horse Design
RRP: From £19.50
Premium personalised A5 letter writing paper set for children with a horse design. Complete with writing paper sheets, envelopes, sticker sheet & matching pen.
View now at notonthehighstreet.com
Moretta Fiora Junior Jodhpur Boots
RRP: £28.20
These leather boots are easy to fit and have a rounded toe for plenty of space. With a hardwearing non-slip sole and full grain leather for increased durability.
View now at redpostequestrian.co.uk
Harlow’s Ponies: Panda the Perfect Pony
Author: Janet Rising
Published: 2025
RRP: £7.99
The fourth book in the Harlow’s book series(following Popcorn The Golden Pony, Cloudy The Racing Shetland and Rolo The Show Pony). The story includes the highs and lows, successes and failures of how Panda fills Harlow’s life with fun, laughter and plenty of hard work.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Personalised Unicorn Colour in Pyjamas with Pens
RRP: From £29
Get your little ones in the creative spirit with these unicorn pyjamas, including seven permanent fabric pens. For the perfect gift it can also be personalised.
In the UK? View now at notonthehighstreet.com
Lego Creator 3-in-1 horse figure
RRP: £44.99
Is you little one a Lego fan? This fun build and play highly posable horse figure can also be made into a bear and deer, allowing you to rebuild and build again providing hours of entertainment. Ideal for children and adult model collectors.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Joules Girls’ Snug Cream Dressing Gown
RRP: From £26
This snug kids dressing gown from Joules is crafted from the softest fabric that will keep them warm on cool mornings, evenings or whenever they fancy getting cosy. Adorned with a fun horse print.
View now at next.co.uk
Personalised Name Print
RRP: From £7.25
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
London International Horse Show Tickets
RRP: From £45
The London International Horse Show takes place from 18-22 December. As well as the show’s traditional favourites, such as the Shetland Pony Grand National and the Christmas finale, the show also features top class action from across the disciplines and has a massive shopping village. Use our exclusive discount code ‘HHLIHS25’ and get more info about London International tickets here.
Book your tickets now at londonhorseshow.seetickets.com
Personalised Birthstone and Horseshoe Charm Necklace
RRP: £37.50
A joyful mint green, pale pink, and gold horseshoe combined with pearly faux opal – plus a birthstone charm for a personalised touch! This sweet necklace looks amazing and might be just the lucky charm she needs.
In the UK? View now at notonthehighstreet.com
Emily Cole A5 Notebook – Eventing
RRP: £16.99
A beautifully designed essential for keeping your notes, ideas, and plans perfectly organised. It’s the ideal size for carrying in your bag or keeping on your desk. Whether used for study, or personal journaling, the Emily Cole A5 notebook is a stylish choice for everyday organisation.
In the UK? View now at redpostequestrian.co.uk
PonyCycle Essential Model E Ride On Pony
RRP: From £199
This ride on pony is every kid’s dream come true! It’s powered by a child’s bouncing motion to move forward, so no battery needed. Great for balance and coordination skills. Available in different sizes, models and colours. Plus you can even purchase accessories. The perfect gift for any young equestrian.
View now at amazon.co.uk
LeMieux Disney Hobby Horse
RRP: £68.95
Choose from four of Disney’s best-loved horsey heroes – Maximus, Sven, Bullseye and Pegasus, each matched with a unique accessory set (available separately), brought to life as LeMieux xDisney hobby horses.
View now at lemieux.com or redpostequestrian.co.uk
Redpost Wooden Hobby Horse Jump
RRP: £99.95
This Hobby Horse Jump from Redpost is the perfect way to add fun and excitement to any hobby horse ride! See how high you can jump, or add in to part of your show jumping course to really test your skill. Or check out more of the best hobby horses and accessories.
View now at redpostequestrian.co.uk
Pony Hair Scrunchies
RRP: £3.75
High quality, handmade scrunches. The perfect gift for pony lovers of all ages.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
LeMieux Toy Pony
RRP: £49.95
Available in a choice of 11 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.
View now at lemieux.com
The Pony Whisperer By Esme Higgs
RRP: £7.99 paperback or £3.99 Kindle
H&H Rating: 9/10, H&H Approved
This is the fourth book in The Starlight Stables Gang (SSG) series (following The Starlight Stables Gang, Jessie and the Star Rider and Ellie and the Pony Camp Mystery), written by superstar equestrian influencer and YouTuber Esme Higgs in collaboration with award-winning author Jo Cotterill. Perfect for 8-12 year olds.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Equetech Dinky Tots Junior Jodhpurs
RRP: £14.95
Designed exclusively for mini riders aged 12 months to six years old. These jodhpurs are suited for both leisure and competitive activities, offering a range of colours to cater to every child’s preferences. They feature a pull-on elastic waistband. Ideal for everyday wear and even smart enough for Pony Club.
View now at redpostequestrian.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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Marks & Spencer x Binky Borg Horse Print Jacket
RRP: £28
Snuggly, practical, and budget-friendly, the M&S x Binky Borg horse print jacket keeps kids warm while adding fun to winter dressing. Playful limited edition print. Available in sizes 1–10 years.
View now at marksandspencer.com
Horse colouring book
RRP: £8.63
The big ultimate horse colouring and activity book. Featuring 51 unique images for horse loving fans.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Hatching Growing Unicorn Eggs
RRP: £24.99
This super-fun colourful toy includes six eggs with a unicorn inside. Just add water and watch your unicorn grow up to 600% in size!
View now at amazon.co.uk
Winnie and Me Junior Long Sleeve Top
RRP: £14
This long sleeve top is practical for everyday wear at the yard with the adorable print on the front; it’s perfect for pony-loving youngsters. Ideal for wearing on its own or layered during colder days, it’s available in sizes 2–6years.
View now at redpostequestrian.co.uk
LED Beanie
RRP: £13.99
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse paper clips
RRP: £8.19
A fun way to brighten up a pony lover’s desk.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Rockahula Kids Unicorn Hair Clips
RRP: £6.50
We believe in unicorns! And so can you, with these glittery Unicorn Clips made from glitter and adorned on pink grosgrain wrapped ribbon clips
In the UK? View now at notonthehighstreet.com
Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit Backpack
Colours: Baby blue, pink, purple or red
RRP: £14.99
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
QHP Snowman hat silk
RRP: £22.95
Perfect for Christmas lessons, fun shows and festive hacks, this hat silk can come out year after year. Also available in an Elf and Rudolph design.
View now at redpostequestrian.co.uk
The Racehorse Who Learned To Dance
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
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
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
Giddy Up Odd Socks
Sizes: One size (UK 12½–5)
RRP: £12.99
These socks can be mixed and matched as the wearer wishes as they’re designed to have no matching pairs!
View now at amazon.co.uk
Stud Muffins Christmas Pudding Flavour
These Stud Muffins have been flavoured with festive Christmas pudding.
View now at amazon.co.uk or viovet.co.uk
The Horse Encyclopaedia
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse Heart T Shirt
RRP: From £23.64
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 now at etsy.com
Personalised Stable Name Plaque
Colours: 19 options
RRP: £15.99
Every horse/pony deserves the best so treat them to one of these coloured acrylic stable name plates. These plaques are 30cm x 10cm and can be personalised with any text. The Vinyl used on these signs is for indoor and outdoor use.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
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
My New Pony Book
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk or etsy.com
Stationery Set
RRP: From £29.95
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: £32.33
This playset has everything an imaginative equestrian needs to run their own show.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
LeMieux Mini Set
Sizes: 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or 9/10
RRP: Items from £6.95
“Matchy-matchy” is the phrase on every young rider’s lips. There are so many parts of the Mini matchy-matchy sets to choose from – and they’re available in new colours each season. Find more of our favourite matchy-matchy sets for children and ponies here.
View the popper fleece at lemieux.com
View the pull on breeches at lemieux.com
View the pony hoodie at lemieux.com
View the base layer at lemieux.com
View the hat silk at lemieux.com
View the saddle pad at lemieux.com
View the headcollar at lemieux.com
View the fly hood at lemieux.com
View the character socks at lemieux.com
View the brushing boots at lemieux.com
Horse Christmas Wrapping Paper
RRP: From £3
Make any gift extra-special with this Christmas wrapping paper.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Education Mug
This funny mug makes a great gift for any reluctant student.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
LeMieux Hobby Horse
RRP: £59.95
Gallop away on these beautiful hobby horses for endless active playtime! Based on real horses and ponies, each character has a soft coat, plaitable mane, and safe wooden stick, perfect for hours of horseplay. With a number of accessories available they teach children how to nurture and care for ponies through play. Choose from 11 breeds and colours, then add accessories, such as miniature leather bridles or authentic fly hoods.
View now at lemieux.com
Custom horse portrait
RRP: From £13.64
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
Miss Melody Large Jewellery Box
RRP: £29.95
Keep all those beautiful jewels safely stored in the Miss Melody Jewellery Box. Features a four digit code for opening and music too!
View now at amazon.co.uk
Schleich Horse Club Adventures
Ages: 3+
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
Luv Ponies Swap It Hat Silk
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse Duvet Set
This single duvet cover set is ideal for any aspiring champion.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Hy Equestrian Tractor Collection Grooming Bag
A funky tractor print grooming bag to keep all your essentials organised and secure.
View now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Shires Tikaboo Hat Cover
A must-have for pony adventures. The Tikaboo hat cover brings fun and colour to your little ones riding. Stretch hat silk with a fun designs and a faux fur pom pom.
View now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Horse, Ponies and Unicorns Top Trumps
This entertaining and educational card game can be played anywhere to provide hours of fun.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Horse Academy Showjumping Puzzle Game
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Hy Equestrian Thelwell Grooming Academy Express Detangler Mane & Tail Spray
This spray is formulated to keep your pony’s mane and tail tamed. This scrumptiously smelling jelly bean detangler will keep manes and tails free from knots and tangles when used regularly and will help repel dirt and dust.
View now at gsequestrian.co.uk
Three Piece Cookie Cutter Set
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Haas Ladybird Brush
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.
View now at viovet.co.uk
Horses & Ponies Monopoly
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Tikkers Unicorn Watch
They’ll never be late for a riding lesson again – we can hope anyway!
View now at amazon.co.uk
Unicorn Poo Bath Bombs
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Grubs Muddies Icicle 5.0 Boots
Sizes: Children’s 6–13, adults 1–2
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 amazon.co.uk
Woodlodge Silks Hat Covers
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
The perfect gift for children who love to get stuck into arts and crafts.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Brightside Unicorn Tin
RRP: £8.43
This is the perfect gift for storing precious pony memories and keepsakes.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Pocket Eyewitness Horses: Facts at Your Fingertips
RRP: £5.99
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.
View now at amazon.co.uk
Personalised Wooden Bedroom Door Sign
Beautifully crafted from wood and featuring a whimsical horse scene, this custom door plaque is a captivating addition to any child’s room with the name of your choice.
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
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Franchesca is Horse & Hound’s Products Editor. She produces all of our buying guides and gift guides, as well as organising product testing and bringing you news about the latest products to hit the market. If there’s a new launch, Franchesca is the first person to hear about it. She brings you the best deals and is passionate about arming Horse & Hound’s readers with honest, unbiased product reviews. Franchesca loves letting riders and horse owners know what products are coming out, how to make their lives easier and how to spend their money wisely.