The Eloquent Equine Annual Gift Guide (2015)

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S T N E T N CO TRY IT. BUY IT. LOVE IT. Great products every equestrian is sure to love, big or small, from some great brands you know and love, and some you’ve yet to discover.

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TIS THE SEASON Get yourself (and your horse) in the holiday spirit with these great gift ideas.

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OFF THE SHELF Cozy up by the fire on a cold winter night with one of these great reads.

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GET YOUR SNACK ON Nothing says the holiday season better than lots and lots of great food, here are some treats you can share with your horse this season.

AN OUTFIT (OR THREE) TO RELY ON It may be the holidays, but it doesn’t mean your #ROOTD game can’t be on point.

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TRY IT. BUY IT.

LOVE IT! CUSTOM BONNET Bambay Bonnets $60.00 +

18K WHITE GOLD - TURQUOISE EARRINGS My Barn Child $20.00

OFF THE TRACK Phyllis Stein $42.99

NAVY WILDLANDS PHONE CASE Spiced Equestrian $29.99

CRESCENDO WIDE CRYSTAL BELT Horze $59.95

SOCK POPPET UNICORN My Barn Child $30.00

TIGHT PANTS TALL BOOTS TEE Phyllis Stein $42.00

THE JAMES RIVER CARRY ALL: SIGNATURE Tucker Tweed Equestrian $249.00

QUARTER ZIP RIDING SWEATER Equestrianista $90.00

BLACK AND RED CLASSIC C4 Belts $29.00

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V- SKIN GLOVES Samshield 55€

SHADOWMAT T HELMET Samshield from 290€

BLACK WOMEN’S 50 SERIES SCHOOLING BREECH STRUCK Apparel $249.95

CONVERTIBLE TURNOUT WINTER RIDING JACKET Kerrits $159.00

THE STIRRUP BOW Tara Kiwi $55.00

THE DERBY BELT ‘NATION’S CUP’ Shop Hunt Club $28.00

RIDERS UV SLEEVES Riders Sleeves ~ $24.99

BATMAN LOGO SADDLE PAD The Houndstooth Horse $62.88 +

HEY SUGAR NOURISHING BODY BUTTER Ecolicious Equestrian $23.95

PONY TEES Pony Glam $20.00

EQUIGROOMER EquiGroomer $16.95 +

ON THE BIT BRACELET Noble Outfitters

WINTER BEANIE & SMART MIT TENS My Barn Child $35.00

$22.99

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PONY GLAM Hoof Hi-Lites - the glamorous alternative to traditional (boring) hoof dressing!

Hoof dressing that comes in 5 fun colors (and sparkles), moisturizing and conditioning the hooves with a touch of glam. Farrier and Vet approved! Does not stain! Wears off and absorbs naturally after a few walks around a sandy arena or can be rinsed off immediately (but why would you want to?!).

Silver and gold are the most subtle and have been used at the top rated shows!

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Pony Glam Hoof Hi-Lights are available in 5 fun colours: Posh Purple, Sassy Silver, Bella Blue, Pucker Up Pink, and Gimme Gold!

Use Coupon code “EQUINE” on your next Pony Glam purchase and save 20% Offer valid until December 20th, 2015.

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A ROYAL HOLIDAY Trail of Painted Ponies $66.49

TIS THE SEASON! EGGNOG LIP BALM Long Winter Farm $4.00

SANTA FLY BONNET Bling Bonnets $69.74

JACK FROST Trail of Painted Ponies $24.49

PEPPERMINT KISS Breyer Model Horses $64.99

SANTA HUG HAT My Buddy Bling $22.32

GINGERBREAD LIP BALM Long Winter Farm $4.00

HORN FOR THE HOLIDAYS Sock it to me $12.00

SEBASTIAN LONDON LEATHER HALTER Equestrian Factory Outlet $69.00

WINTER WONDERLAND Shop Hunt Club $29.50

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OFF THE SHELF THE HORSE

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The Horse: The Epic History of our Noble Companion Wendy Williams Travel through history with Wendy William’s in her latest book, which seeks to trace the evolution of our modern day equus through the ages, illuminating the longstanding relationship between horse and man, and dispelling some age old myths in the process.

Part history, part travelogue, this book is an exhilarating and fun look into the past for equestrians and non-equestrians alike.

CHOSEN BY A HORSE Chosen by a Horse, How a broken horse fixed a broken heart Susan Richards Sometimes horse’s come into our lives for a reason, and this would seem the case in Richard’s Chosen by a Horse. When Lay Me Down, the horse she decided to rescue, walks right up the trailer ramp and into her life, she teaches only the lessons that horses can. Despite traveling a rough road, Lay Me Down helps Richards learn to embrace the joys of life, regardless of the potential dangers life may have to offer.

This elegant, although heartbreaking, tale is filled courage and hope and teaches us all that the power of love, especially that shared by a horse, has more healing power than we could ever imagine.

Off the Shelf • Books to Curl Up With

ONE HUNDRED & FOUR HORSES One Hundred and Four Horses, A Memoir of Farm and Family, Africa and Exile Mandy Retzlaff This beautifully written, truly human story of survival, Retzlaff’s book will warm your heart and bring you to tears. This memoir traces the Retzlaff family’s struggle to survive the increasingly hostile political environment of Zimbabwe as President Mugabe’s War Veteran’s association begin invading farms. It follows the family as they are exiled from home, as they fight to find a new home, and save their (and others) horses along the way.

THE TAO OF EQUUS The Tao of Equus, A Woman’s Journey of Healing & Transformation through the Way of the Horse Linda Kohanov The relationship between horse and human is something we sometimes cannot quantify, but recognize as equestrians that it is an innate aspect of our existence. Follow Linda Kohanov as she intertwines her journey of spiritual awakening, with historical mythos, modern research, and personal stories of life with horses. This powerful narrative will awaken a new fire in how your look at horses, and their healing power on the human psyche.

THE EIGHTY-DOLLAR CHAMPION The Eighty-Dollar Champion; SNOWMAN, the horse that inspired a nation Elizabeth Letts There are horses who have become household names, from Seabiscuit to Northern Dancer, you know and have devoured their stories as you’ve grown, but have you heard of Snowman? Bought from a truck bound for slaughter, Harry de Leyer taught this horse to fly and the pair quickly soared to stardom and victory against exception odds. Letts explores Snowman and Harry’s partnership in this touching and extraordinary story of an unlikely duo who challenged, and beat, the best of them.

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CRUNCH CUPS Snaks Fifth Avenchew $15.00

PEPPERMINT PADDOCK CAKES Paddock Cakes $19.98 (2 lbs)

FRUIT CAKE Nicker Bait $12.00 (1 lb)

LIKIT SELECTION BOX Likit ~ $15.00 )

Get your SNACK on!

DIY! Feel like getting in on the holiday baking fun, without all the muss and fuss? Want to include your horse in the fun?

FESTIVE APPLES!

Try this SUPER simple treat recipe (you and your horse can enjoy)!

WHAT YOU NEED: • • • •

Molasses Apple(s) Knife Toppings (pick your horse’s favourite) • Crushed Peppermints • Oats • Grated Carrots • Sweet Feed • Brown Sugar

TO MAKE: 1. Slice your apple(s) into wedges (or, the even easier route, skip this step and go with a whole apple) 2. Place your topping choice (or choices - try combining different flavours for extra fun!) in a large bowl 3. Dip the wedges (or whole apple) in the molasses 4. Dip the wedges (or roll the whole apple) in your selected toppings 5. Enjoy! (you horse will probably enjoy it more than you, but depending on your topping choice it can taste pretty good) The Eloquent Equine • 17

#ROOTD

Game on Point Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean you can continue to rock it under all those winter layers ...

(Unless you managed to escape the snow in sunny Welly world of course!)

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to check out more #ROOTDs on our site!

LINED SOFT TOUCH GLOVES SSG Gloves $42.00

$24.00

$129.50

BROMONT TALL H2O INSULATED BOOTS Ariat ARGYLE BOOT $299.25 SOCKS TuffRider $4.95

FLEECE WITH THINSULATE EARBAGS Sprigs $15.00

SIT TIGHT AND WARM KNEEPATCH WINTER BREECH Kerrits $119.00

BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!

HOODED INFINITY SCARF Reitmans

FIOR DA LISO LEANDRA BLOUSE - SKY STRIPE 20x60

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QUILTED COMBI JACKET Arista Equestrian $170.00

THE ORIGINAL SSG ALL WEATHER SSG Gloves $34.99

RED “PEARL” LADIES BREECHES Tuscany $159.00

GARBUS SCARF Call it Spring $22.99

SANTA REINDEER ANTLERS Horze $11.95

SPIRIT SANTA HALTER Horze $12.95

PUTTING YOUR

MOST FESTIVE

FOOT FORWARD

DREAMING OF SUMMERTIME ...

JUMP BABY PAD Ogilvy Equestrian $37.00

THE “I NEED” EQUESTRIAN TEE BLUE TRI - BLEND 20x60 $35.00

TOP NOTCH REVOLUTION BRIDLE PS of Sweden $438.75

WRAP BIT BRACELET Rebecca Ray Designs $34.99

CADINE BREECHES Cavallo

VICTORY GALLOP TEE Sport Horse Lifestyle $40.00

£179.00

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