Christmas the yard has its own little traditions. There are extra treats, a few festive decorations on stable doors and plenty of chat about what everyone is getting their horse this year. After all, the horse who knows the sound of your footsteps, greets you at the gate or patiently waits while you untangle a lead rope deserves a little Christmas cheer, too. From a stocking packed with treats to a fresh grooming kit or something useful for the winter ahead, Christmas gifts for horses (link the Christmas collection for the horses) can be fun to choose and genuinely useful long after the decorations come down.
Build a Clipping Bundle for the Winter Season
Winter clipping comes around quickly, and a well-stocked clipping kit makes the job that bit easier. This build-your-own bundle lets you put together a practical Christmas present around the equipment and grooming products a horse owner will use throughout the season.
Start with a clipper, choosing from the Liveryman Phoenix Horse Clipper, Liveryman Black Beauty Horse Clipper or Liveryman Harmony Plus Wide Blade Horse Clipper 2.4mm. Add a Carr & Day & Martin Gallop shampoo, then choose either Coat Shine or Dreamcoat to finish the coat.
There is one more step to complete: add an eligible Liveryman blade or clipper-care kit to receive 15% off the bundle.
Horse Stocking Fillers: Pick Your Favourites, Buy More Save More
What goes into a horse’s Christmas stocking? A few favourite treats, a toy to keep them busy and perhaps something lovely for the grooming kit! The best bit is that you get to build your own. Pick your favourites from the Carr & Day & Martin, Equisential and Likit range, add a stable toy or choose something for the tack room, and make a stocking that suits your horse.
And here’s where it gets even better: choose 3 products for 10% off, 4 for 15% off or 5 for 20% off. The more you add, the more you save, so have fun mixing and matching your yard favourites to create a stocking with a little something for every occasion.
Thoughtful Gifts Under €50
A little something for the tack room, a new grooming favourite or a handy hoof-care essential can make a lovely Christmas surprise. After all, horse owners are always finding another thing their horses need, so why not wrap up something useful with a festive bow? These gifts are ready to be enjoyed well beyond Christmas morning, too!
The Carr & Day & Martin Grooming Duo Tin brings together Canter Mane & Tail Spray and Dreamcoat in a handy, gift-ready tin. It’s a lovely way to add a little extra care to the grooming kit, ready for those moments spent brushing, detangling and getting a horse looking its best.
The BELVOIR Leather Care Duo Tin makes a thoughtful addition to the tack room, helping keep much-loved leather clean and cared for. Cornucrescine hoof-care (link products) are another practical pick for a care routine that deserves a little attention.
Foran Equine triple packs offer further options, including Nutri-Calm Gel for stressful situations, Pre-Fuel Gel for energy before exercise and Refuel Gel to help replace electrolytes lost through sweating. Choose supplements to suit the horse’s individual needs and established routine.
Whether it’s a grooming tin wrapped up with a ribbon or a useful extra ready for the next visit to the yard, these are gifts that bring a little thoughtfulness to Christmas without stretching the budget.
Useful Extras for Their Horse
You can never quite have too many useful bits and pieces at the yard! A new Red Mills headcollar, a matching lead rope or a new saddle pad can make a lovely Christmas present, especially when it’s something that will be used time and time again. A Red Mills fly veil adds a little colour to their horse’s kit, too.
For the everyday essentials, browse grooming brushes and accessories for handy additions to the grooming kit. And for a little something extra under the tree, the Red Mills merchandise collection has more to explore, from clothing, accessories to useful pieces for the yard.
Winter Essentials for the Months Ahead
From frosty starts and muddy fields to clipping days and chilly evenings at the yard, there’s plenty to prepare for. Christmas is a good opportunity to tick something useful off that list, with a gift that makes the season ahead a little easier.
A Horseware rug or cooler could be just the thing to find under the Christmas tree, especially with plenty of cold, wet days ahead. For clipping season, Liveryman clippers and accessories are handy additions to the winter clipping kit.
For horses that need additional nutritional support, Foran Equine offers products such as Chevinal, AIRvent, Hoof Aid and Ost-O-Flex for different nutritional and management needs.
These are the gifts that might not look particularly festive once they’re out of the wrapping paper, but they’ll be appreciated on those cold mornings when a suitable rug or reliable clippers makes all the difference.
From a cosy new rug to a fresh clipping kit or winter grooming favourites, there are plenty of lovely surprises to unwrap and enjoy long after Christmas Day!
Christmas Cheer for the Whole Yard
Whether it’s a stocking filled with favourite treats, a new addition to the grooming kit or a special gift for the winter ahead, there are plenty of ways to make your horse part of the Christmas celebrations. Have fun finding something they’ll enjoy and something that makes life at the yard a little brighter.
Explore our equestrian gifts for more ideas for your horse's gift. And don’t forget the rider! Our Christmas Gift Guide for Riders is full of festive inspiration for the people who love to spend their days in the saddle or at the yard.
