Gifts for Christmas Giving

from Equestrian Hub Magazine Issue 12 2022

Young Rider: Isobel Guinness

GIFT IDEAS

Choosing Christmas gifts for your besties, human or horse, can be a challenge. JESSICA MORTON has some ideas sure to please.

The festive season is fast approaching, and we could probably all use a little inspiration when it comes to choosing gifts for our besties – no matter whether that BFF is a person or a horse! So, here’s some gift giving inspiration:

Style plus: Nobody expresses equestrian aesthetics better than Ralph Lauren, who began designing women's clothing after falling in love with the English tweed hacking jacket. Even though the brand is continuously evolving, every collection features a distinctive equestrian element – and in their new summer arrivals is a timeless, relaxed fit striped linen shirt that will take you just about anywhere.

Horsey footwear: Gucci launched their first collection of loafers, with the now iconic signature snaffle, in 1953. The snaffle was a mark of Guccio’s appreciation of equestrian style, which evolved when he worked in London. But you don't have to splurge on an expensive pair of Guccis to enjoy that minimal yet premium loafer look and feel, because Tony Burch has revisited the classic design using elegant horse head hardware in brushed brass.

Cute riding socks: The power of a good pair of riding socks should never be underestimated. The best options have padded soles and ankles to prevent pressure points and blisters, and moisture-wicking material to keep your feet dry. LeMieux has just dropped a super fun collection of colourful Christmas themed socks perfect for stuffing stockings.

Protective neckwear: Sometimes the best Christmas gifts are the practical ones. Buff’s Zeo Grey Insect Shield® neckwear is a multifunctional accessory offering UV, dust and bug protection for riders. A must-have for every equestrian, wear them as a bandana, scrunchie,

Jessa Loafer by Tory Burch

LeMieux Footsie Socks Christmas Daschunds

helmet liner, scarf, dust mask, or hat. The Insect Shield® technology repels annoying mosquitoes, flies and other

Buff Zeo Grey Insect Shield® Neckwear

insects – a game changer for those long, lazy summer rides.

Heads up: Portable cameras like the GoPro have made their mark as the gold standard of action cameras - but they are not exactly unobtrusive! Helmet cams that tick the right boxes in terms of size, weight and ease of use are those that attach below helmet visors, where they are also safer. The sleek and lightweight Cambox fits snugly underneath your helmet's peak, where it offers an immersive shooting angle because it’s right above your eye line. Battery life is about 150 minutes and the articulated wing system easily adapts to all visor shapes. The camera is controlled with just one button, keeping things simple for riders who hate fussing with complicated tech settings.

Content creation: iPhones are super popular among equestrians, but because their lens capacity is limited, the results can sometimes be disappointing when compared to larger cameras. The Moment Beginner Filmmaker Kit helps level the playing field and will give your filmmaker the boost they’ve been looking for.

Mini satellite communicator: The Garmin InReach Mini is a must-have for intrepid trail riders, or riders who regularly hack out in areas with limited mobile coverage. This lightweight gadget enables two-way text messaging so that you’re never out of touch.

Moment Beginner Filmmaker Kit Garmin InReach Mini Satellite Communicator

Zebra pattern fly rugs: Flies are more than just annoying, they can also cause nasty skin irritations. A zebra patterned rug is just the thing! Flies find zebra stripes confusing and tend to stay away from them. Choose a rug combo and fly mask to keep flies off your horse all summer long.

Treat balls: Here’s something to test your equine’s problem-solving abilities! Hide special treats like apples, carrots, or homemade snacks inside the treat ball. As your horse pushes the ball around, a treat will eventually fall out. Alternatively, loosely fill a multi-hole slow feeder with hay and keep your horse happy for hours.

’Tis the season for bling: And we love this Swarovski studded browband. With three glittering rows of clear crystals, if this doesn’t say ‘look at me’, we don’t know what does! With a high quality finish and a 2.5cm wide tab to fit a range of bridles, this is the perfect browband for your next centreline appearance.

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