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12 gifts your horse might put on his Christmas list


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  • 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 gifts we know our 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 Christmas gift for horses

    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.ukviovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    LeMieux Anatomic Headcollar

    Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Cob or full | RRP: £69.95 |

    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).

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk 

    ABSORBINE SHOWSHEEN HAIR POLISH & DETANGLER horse gifts

    Absorbine ShowSheen Polish & Detangler

    RRP: £18.82 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.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk, naylors.com or decathlon.co.uk

    Likit Selection Box Christmas gift for horses

    Likit Selection Box

    RRP: £8.99 |

    A great Christmas present for your horse, it contains mint/eucalyptus snacks, apple/cinnamon snacks, plus apple, carrot and cherry treat bars.

    In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk

    Weatherbeeta Prime All Purpose Saddle Pad

    WeatherBeeta Prime Saddle Pad

    Sizes: Pony or full | RRP: £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, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
    View the jump pad now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
    View the dressage pad now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    Horse Antlers Christmas gift for horses

    Christmas 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”.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk

    Silvermoor Swingers Rope Kit stable toy for horses

    Silvermoor Swingers Rope Kit

    Colours: Green | RRP: £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.

    In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    StormX Thelwell Collection Turnout Rug

    Sizes: 4ft – 7ft3in | RRP: £64.99 |

    This is the latest Thelwell print, so why not opt for a fun rug this winter? This turnout is 100g with a standard neck.

    In the UK? View now at gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk

    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

    Silverfeet hoof balm gifts for horses

    Silverfeet Hoof Balm

    RRP: £11.50 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.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    Equilibrium Massage Mitt Hotspot gifts for horses

    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.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk

    NAF Thelwell Ultra Violet shampoo gifts for horses

    NAF Thelwell Ultra Violet Shampoo

    RRP: £5.50 |

    Give your horse a pamper for Christmas with this shampoothat provides a deep cleansing wash to bring out his natural tones from head to toe.

    In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk


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