If you have a horse lover in your life, you know that just about any Christmas gift that is horsey related is a big hit … even if it’s just an extra large bag of carrots for her horse. Fancy halters, pretty saddle pads, soft riding gloves, and warm socks always work too. But if you want to do something a little more special this year, consider creating a personalized horse gift at My Hoof Pics.
I first learned about this new website when it’s owner Cheryl emailed to see if …

Being the only one of three daughters to stick with the horse thing means that my also-horsey mom has a lot of fun with me at Christmas (and throughout the year). She has a tendency to spoil me a little bit. And I’m sure she would have had a blast picking out all kinds of fun horsey things for me and Ace, if I hadn’t put in a special request:

These are my Ariat Heritage II zip field boots that were wrapped under the tree this year from my parents. To …

Here are some more great Christmas gift ideas for that horse-crazed loved one. This set includes a variety of practical items that are good quality riding equipment and apparel. I’ve had many horsey Christmases myself and have tried a variety of brands of each of these products, and the following are my top picks.
Riding Gloves

Warm Weather: Crochet-backed, leather (deerskin preffered)
These come in a variety of styles and a variety of colors. The better the leather, the better the glove. Some have elastic wrists and some have velcro; I prefer …

Need stocking stuffers for that horse crazy girl or guy this Christmas? I have some favorite items that I love so much I just have to share.
Thelwell Ponies
I grew up reading my mom’s well-worn copies of Norman Thelwell’s A Leg At Each Corner, Riding Academy, and Angels on Horseback. These timeless horse books are well-drawn comics geared towards girls and their ponies. They chronicle all sorts of hilarities to which many of us can relate. Whether it’s riding in your first show, learning to jump, picking your horses feet, …