There’s nothing better than getting in the festive spirit with a little dressing up, both human and equine. Here, we share your fun Christmas outfits from Santa’s little helpers to the big man himself…
Sarah Hudgins and her five-year-old ex-racehorse Brian dressed as Buddy the Elf
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Sam Rihoy’s pony Huckleberry the Reindeer carries Father Christmas and the presents straight to the tree with help from his Elf
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Rachel Porter’s coloured pony Doris takes good care of Santa’s Elves
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Isabelle Geran and Haze feeling a little festive
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Anita Jriva and her American Quarter Horse rocking Santa’s outfit
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Zetland Pony Club Christmas showjumping with Mr and Mrs Claus — Sophie Richardson on Angel (right) with Jack Madden on Jubilee (left), from Jane Richardson
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Paula Hood’s daughter Lucie and her ‘wee hairy heartthrob’ ready for Christmas fancy dress as Santa’s little helpers.
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Hayley Marie Jones’ daughter Aurora dressed as Mrs Claus while her horse Lucky sports a festive clip and antlers
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Ceri Jones and her horse Swish dressed as Christmas presents at their local showjumping competition
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Mrs Clause, two elves and two (enormous) reindeer (Shires), courtesy of Laura Clark
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Danielle Miles: “There’s nothing me and my horse Holly love more than Christmas!”
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Janelle Holden and her ex-racehorse Harmony love to get into the festive spirit
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Pip Langley’s Buddy enjoying dressing up as Buddy the Christmas Elf
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Zoe Clark’s 25-year-old pony, who now belongs to her little girl, sporting a Rudolf get-up
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Lindsey Browning’s family enjoy a Christmas hack in fancy dress
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Vicky Strutton: “Billberry getting in on the festive action with my mini Chad”
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Rachel Barrett “Elfing around” at Olympia
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Santa taking good care of his presents, thanks to Jay Mackerill
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“When Santa got stuck up the chimney” thanks to Wendy Cherry
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Stephanie Bateman began her career working for Horse & Hound’s sister title HORSE magazine in 2009 after studying a BSc Equine Science degree at Hartpury university. After a few years working in-house for a national equestrian title, she went freelance in 2011, and now writes for a variety of print and online platforms, editing sections of national monthly magazines and contributing regular features and event reports to Horse & Hound. She juggles working with being a mummy and wife, and riding her coloured mare Matilda.
