Best Gifts For Horse Lovers – 14 Beautiful, Quality Gift Ideas

Woman with horse in the mountains - find the best gifts for horse lovers here at horse gifts emporiumWe all know that horse-crazy person – finding the best gifts for horse lovers can be a challenge! Well, look no further…

There are plenty of posts promoting cheap (and somewhat tacky) gift ideas for horse lovers. But I’m a fan of quality products.

If you’ve already seen my recommended Horse Gifts For Girls list, you’ll know that I only recommend beautiful, high quality gift ideas with majority 5-star reviews. I just really hate cheap products that only contribute to waste and pollution!

Following my quality rules, here’s my list of 14 of the best gifts for horse lovers. They also ALL have a majority of 5-star reviews. And it wouldn’t be a complete list of the best gifts for horse lovers without including some of my favourite Horse Gift Emporium gifts. I promise these are all super-high quality as well, so you don’t need to worry about taking a risk with your special purchase. Enjoy!

Kelly Herd Sterling Silver Horseshoe Necklace


Kelly Herd is a Tennessee jewellery maker who specialises in Equestrian jewellery designs. This gorgeous horseshoe necklace features a solitaire cubic zirconia and quality .925 sterling silver plating with heavy rhodium to protect against tarnishing. The chain is also adjustable from 16"-18". This is such a stunning piece of jewellery - although it's not cheap, this is a perfect gift for someone special who loves horses.

"Multicolor Mare" - Exclusive Geometric Design Canvas Art


This gorgeous design is one of the exclusive pieces of artwork created for me at Horse Gifts Emporium. I call this design "Multi-color Mare" and it features on several of my gift items. But I think it shines best as a standalone piece of art on canvas. The geometric design is super modern and beautifully done. It's available in a range of different canvas sizes. Check it out along with my other artworks here >>

Handcrafted Pewter Horse Bottle Stopper


This solid lead-free pewter bottle stopper is sure to hold pride of place in any horse lovers home. The rubber gasket gives a tight seal on wine and champagne bottles, and it comes gift boxed. With nice weight and excellent detailing, this is not your average lightweight bottle stopper.

"A Great Horse Will Change Your Life" - Ladies T-Shirt


This is another of my exclusive designs featuring a beautiful watercolor horse artwork and the quote "A Great Horse Will Change Your Life". These Next Level 3900 t-shirts are super-soft, with a beautiful feel and a feminine silhouette. The print keeps its vibrancy wash after wash and is an instant favourite with anyone who wears it.

"Trail of Painted Ponies" - Christmas Ornament


The famous "Trail of Painted Ponies" figurines and ornaments is very well-known to horse lovers everywhere. Each figurine and/or ornament is hand painted and they are quite collectible. I love this geometric Native American design - this one is called "Eye Dazzler" but there are many varied figurines and ornaments with different hand-painted designs. A beautiful, quality gift for any horse lover.

"Simple & Sweet" - Coffee Mug


I really love all my cute repeat patterns and they look so great on coffee mugs. THe link below will take you to a page showing all my coffee mug designs, but I do love this simple black and white line drawing design - and so will any horse lover. Check out the entire range at Horse Gifts Emporium.

The Horse Encyclopedia


This beautiful hardcover book is a comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds world-wide. There's really nothing missing from this encyclopedia in terms of horse history, breeds, disciplines, art, culture and so much more. Truly a perfect gift for horse lovers that will hold pride of place at home.

"Purple Ponies" Bath Mat


How's this for something different? My exclusive designed bath mats are available in two different sizes and feature an anti-slip backing for increased safety. Each mat is made of 100% microfiber and they also feature binding around the edges for a stylish finish. In addition to bath mats, I also offer a large range of exclusive design towels. Take a look at the range here.

A&B Horse Bookends Set


These sturdy and rustic bookends are just beautiful. They have an antique brown finish and thick base with an overall elegant and stylish design that never goes out of fashion. Weighing in at 2.6lb these quality bookends will definitely please any horse lover who also loves to read.

"Plenty of Ponies" Throw Pillow


These throw pillows are absolutely adorable and beautifully made with a faux suede finish. With an all-over print, concealed zipper and polyester pillow included, these make a beautiful statement piece for horse lovers couches and loungerooms.

Toscano Cast Iron Horse Door Knocker


These individually hand-finished cast iron door knockers promises to add character to your horse loving friend's home, stable or man/lady cave! Heavy, well-made and truly unique, this is going to put a smile on a horse lovers face instantly!

"Fat Foals" Fleece Blanket


This gorgeous "Fat Foals" design is one of my absolute favourites at Horse Gifts Emporium. The cute design is suitable for girls, but I actually own one myself and have it at the end of my bed for chilly nights. With a plush fleece backside, this blanket is unbelievably fluffy and warm, perfect for nights by the fire or sitting outside.

Cold Cast Bronze Horse Figurine


This beautifully detailed 13.63" bronze figurine features a horse cantering on grassland. The body of the statue is made of cold cast bronze and pewter and is a genuinely crafted statement piece.

"Bits'n'Pieces" Weekender Bag


This repeat pattern features different bits including classic eggbut bits mixed in with snaffles. See, this is how you know I'm a horse person! 😉 This design kind of reminds me of a high fashion bag. But any horse lover will know they're showing off their love of horse tack!

I hope you’ve discovered the best gifts for horse lovers here at Horse Gifts Emporium! Of course do feel free to browse through all the other horse gifts in my store.

By the way, if you click through and purchase any of the gift ideas I’ve listed from Amazon, I will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for your support of my business and of course, if you have any questions, just reach out to me personally! I’ll be delighted to point you in the direction of your ideal horse gift. 

Lots of love, 

Leah & Birdie xoxo

Me and my horse Birdie

Horseback Riding Lessons – Don’t Let Location Stop You!

horseback riding lessonsIt’s not always easy to find the best horseback riding lessons close to home. 

Maybe you can’t find a teacher. Perhaps you’re unable to transport your own horse. Whatever the reason, today’s online world offers some excellent solutions.

First and foremost, before I refer you to some excellent online learning resources for both horseback riding lessons and general horsemanship, I have one major recommendation:

Learn how to work a horse on the ground, first. 

I can’t stress enough how important this is. It will lay the foundation for everything you do with horses from now on.

Why is groundwork so important?

The truth is that pony club and trail horses are either exceedingly well trained or they can be “shut down” emotionally. Either way, they will do almost anything for anyone. That’s why they’re often called “bomb-proof”. If you just want to hack away on a hired trail ride or you want to send your child to pony club, then you may not be interested in groundwork.

But if you own a horse now or plan to buy one in the future, groundwork is essential to develop your relationship with your horse and ensure your safety.

I was never taught the basics of horsemanship until recently. I truly wish I had invested time in learning before I bought my mare Birdie two years ago.

Although I spent my entire teenage years riding at pony club and trail rides,  I was not experienced enough to know that Birdie was relatively un-trained. Sure, she was quiet and sweet, but here’s what I didn’t know:

    • Her confidence came from being around experienced people – disappearing when she realised I was not that (yes, they are that smart)
    • Her body was out of balance – she was in pain and discomfort 99% of the time.
    • She didn’t know how to use her body to carry a rider properly – and she would throw me off the very first time I tried to trot.
    • I would not be safe riding her until we had developed a stronger relationship through regular groundwork.

Our relationship has gone from strength to strength over the last year. But that has only happened thanks to me learning some core groundwork principles and applying them with patience and love, every minute I am with her.

This is a success story, but it didn’t start out that way. Groundwork was my saviour. And that’s why I’m recommending you start with this, before you consider riding. Your safety depends on it.

The best online courses for groundwork, horsemanship AND horseback riding lessons…

In order to find the most suitable programs to recommend, I wanted to tick a few boxes:

    1. Lessons on demand, so that time zone poses no issues
    2. Services that don’t just focus on riding, but include all the other aspects of horsemanship – including that all-important groundwork.
    3.  Services that offer free trials and money back guarantees
    4. Affordable options with either a low one time cost, or a low monthly subscription amount
The online solutions that ticked all of my boxes for initial training and groundwork is provided by EasyHorseTraining.com
With an impressive array of courses covering basic fundamentals, behavioural issues, horse psychology and natural horsemanship, EasyHorseTraining.com is THE place to start your online horse education.

Once you’ve done some basic horsemanship work, or if you’re already pretty experienced with working your horse on the ground, the Equestrian Coach Training Site is an invaluable resource for equestrians everywhere. With an astounding range of videos, DVDs and video archives, you’ll find a wealth of riding and general horsemanship learning here for both beginners and experienced equestrians alike. 

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Custom Horse Tack – What A Great Idea!

custom horse tack from PinkEquine.comCustom horse tack – what a fantastic idea! When I discovered PinkEquine.com, I was blown away by the superb range of products that you can customize to your own liking. I love my range of horse themed gifts, but this is something else altogether for horse owners!

From bridles with Swarovski crystals of all colours, to brow bands, breastplates, girths, halters, boots and more, this will be my next big purchase for Birdie for sure! Check out the further info below, and click through* to find out more and place an order. 

If you’re looking, for example, at a custom designed bridle, you can select through the following amazing options:

    1. Browband crystal pattern

    2. Bridle style (English, Swedish etc)

    3. Main leather colour

    4. Piping and stitching colours

    5.  Crystal colours

    6. Bridle style

    7. Bridle type

This level of customisation applies across the entire product range, and the prices are really quite amazing. Pink Equine also offers loyalty points, so if you find yourself addicted, there’s a pay-off (in addition to your lovely blingy custom horse tack!). And it doesn’t stop with your horse – you can also get beautiful dog products. So every child feels special 🙂 

Horse Gifts For Girls – 22 High Quality Gift Ideas

Little girl kissing a horse's nose
Finding beautiful horse gifts for girls just got easier! When it comes to finding cute horse gifts for girls, there’s no shortage of cheap gifts available.

I’m a fan of quality products that last. It’s so frustrating when you order an item and find it’s cheap and tacky on arrival. Into landfill goes another piece of flimsy rubbish!

With this in mind, I want to recommend horse gifts for girls that won’t cost the earth (literally!) For this post I’ve come up with a selection of 22 beautiful horse gifts for girls. They also ALL have a majority of 5-star reviews.

I’ve also included some of my absolute favourite Horse Gift Emporium gifts. By default these are all super-high quality. I hope you find something perfect for your favourite girl. 💖

Horse Gifts For Girls - Delicate Stirrups Necklace

925 Sterling Silver Lariat Necklace - Stirrup Design


I love these delicate stirrup necklaces. They are so fine and pretty, and available in a range of styles and finishes. For example, you can get them in this lariat stirrups design, or in a bit design (the metal part of a bridle that goes in the horse's mouth). The different finishes include silver plate, gold or rose gold and are all equally lovely. This necklace has more 5-star reviews than any of the other similar designs. It will definitely make any horse loving girl very happy indeed.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Origami Style Horse Earrings

925 Sterling Silver Origami Horse Earrings


Absolutely beautiful and very unique - these origami style horse earrings are made by Jamber Jewels in California. The design was inspired by the maker's daughter and her love of horses. They're made from solid 925 Sterling Silver with a stylish matte finish and are supplied in a cute tin, ready for gifting. Each horse measures 9mm x 12mm. So delightful and a truly high quality gift for horse-loving girls everywhere.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Celtic Horse Design Necklace

925 Sterling Silver Celtic Horse Necklace


This pendant is a real statement piece. It has a high polish finish and measures 37.0 mm wide x 26.5 mm long x 3.0 mm deep. It comes with a gift box and there are even matching earrings available from the seller! The chain length measures 18 inches. With Celtic knotwork inspired by the artwork of artist Brigid Ashwood, this is a beautiful piece to be treasured for a lifetime.

"A Great Horse Will Change Your Life" - Beautiful Canvas Art


This is my first featured product from my own store. I just love this artwork so much! It was designed for me by a watercolor artist named Anastasia, who specialises in painting animals. The watercolor horse artwork is named "Wild & Free". For this canvas we added the quote "A Great Horse Will Change Your Life". I can attest to that, as Birdie has definitely changed my life! 💕💕💕💕💕

"Fairy Tale Pony" - Cute Canvas Art


The is the second featured product from my own store. This gorgeous design is also from Anastasia and it truly represents every little girl's dream pony. It's available with either a baby pink background or a white background. It's also available in in several different canvas sizes. A beautiful design for any little girl's bedroom wall.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Horse-opoly Board Game

"Horse-opoly" Board Game


This fun board game allows kids to buy their favorite horse breeds. Meanwhile, they collect bales of straw to trade in for barns. During play, kids get to learn interesting facts about different horse breeds. Designed for 2-6 players from 8 years to adult, this is a fun spin on the classic Monopoly game. Perfect for horse lovers young and old.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Horse Design T-Shirt

"There Is Nothing Quite So Beautiful As A Horse" - Kids T-Shirt


This is another of my favourite designs from Anastasia, who created this beautiful horse line drawing. I have featured it on several different items on its own, but also incorporated it with this rainbow colour and the quote "There Is Nothing Alive So Beautiful As A Horse". Which we all know is true.

"Fairy Tale Pony" - Kids Leggings


Once again I get to show off some of the amazing clothing gifts available right here at Horse Gifts Emporium! This design is called "Fairy Tale Ponies" (it's easy to see why). These pink leggings with gorgeous ponies are so adorable and in a full range of kid's sizing. With the highest quality sublimation printing, these cute leggings will not lose their vibrant colour over time, while the microfibre yarn makes them smooth and super comfy to wear.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Pony Pattern Swimsuit

"Purple Ponies" - Kids Swimsuit


Oh how I wish these were around when I was a kid! I would have worn a horse themed swimsuit to death! These awesome swimsuits have a super comfortable fit, elastic fabric, and a deep-coloured print that won’t fade in the sun and water. The double layer front, bias binding, and 38-40 UPF ensures that the kids can be active and safe in the sun. Another fantastic gift idea, brought to you by yours truly at Horse Gifts Emporium!

Horse Gifts For Girls - Horse Design Tealight Holder

Horse Design Tealight Holder


This beautiful tealight candle holder is made from Chinese porcelain and features an all-around lithophane design that comes alive when backlit with a tealight candle. The good thing is this works with both standard tealights or electric votive lights (much safer for use in a child's room) and comes gift boxed.

"Plenty Of Ponies" Wall Clock


I just love these wall clocks - they're completely delightful and I have them in a full range of designs. But I really do like this simple baby pink on white "Plenty Of Ponies" design for girls. Each clock has a quality wooden frame and plexiglass face with a pre-installed backside hook for instant hanging.

"Saddle Stitched" Throw Pillow


These throw pillows are absolutely adorable and beautifully made with a faux suede finish. With an all-over print, concealed zipper and polyester pillow included, these make a beautiful statement piece for little girls developing their sense of style.

"Fat Foals" Fleece Blanket


This gorgeous "Fat Foals" design is one of my absolute favourites at Horse Gifts Emporium. The cute design is suitable for girls, but I actually own one myself and have it at the end of my bed for chilly nights. With a plush fleece backside, this blanket is unbelievably fluffy and warm, perfect for nights by the fire or sitting outside.

"Fairy Tale Pony Dreams" Duvet Cover


This duvet cover features a repeat pattern print of my Fairy Tale Pony design, with little clouds and rainbows for a sleep filled with pony dreams. The material is lightweight woven microfiber and comes in multiple sizes. I offer these duvet covers in lots of different designs, but this one has horse loving girls written all over it!

Horse Gifts For Girls - Schleich Horse Club Set

Schleich Horse Club Set


Schleich is an 85 year old German toy company, who are world-renowned for their high quality figurines. This set is absolutely gorgeous with such authentic detail in each breed of horse. I love that sets like this encourage kids to play with imagination - something rare in today's world of electronics.

Horse Gifts For Girls - Breyer Horse Figurines

Breyer "Wild At Heart" Figurines Set


Breyer is another figurine company with an amazing reputation for durability, quality and detail. Featuring 10 horse breeds in a beautiful shadow box for storage and display, each piece is hand painted and just lovely.

"Palomino Dreaming" Mug


This is another of my cute repeat pattern designs - I called this one "Palomino Dreaming". Growing up, I used to ride a lovely Palomino mare named Sam - I definitely dreamed up ways that I could buy her, but alas it never happened. She was my inspiration for this design and these lovely durable mugs are so cute with their white and green rose pattern.

"Bits'n'Pieces" Tote Bag


This repeat pattern features different bits including classic eggbut bits mixed in with snaffles. See, this is how you know I'm a horse person! 😉 Personally I feel like this design is quite stylish and reminds me of a high fashion bag. But any horse girl will know that she's showing off her love of horse tack!

Horse Gifts For Girls - Horse Design Liquid Glitter iPhone Cover

"Multicolor Mare" Liquid Glitter iPhone Case


These lovely sparkly liquid glitter iPhone cases are available in a range of different glitter colours including silver, gold and pink. The one I've picked out for this list features another of my designs from Anastasia which I called "Multicolor Mare". It's a geometric design that is rather unique!

"Good Luck" Journal


Every girl needs a blank journal to note down her dreams - this 128 page unlined journal is perfect for doodles, dreams and more. I called this design "Good Luck" for obvious reasons - the simple sweet horseshoe design is minimalist and lovely.

"Simple & Sweet" Beach Towel


These lovely super-soft beach towels are extra absorbent and come in two different sizes. This design features my "Simple & Sweet" artwork, with an all-over print that horse-loving girls will go nuts about.

So, there are my 22 beautiful, high quality Horse Gifts For Girls.

I truly hope you find something here for your special horse-loving girl, and of course do feel free to browse through all the other horse gifts in my store.

By the way, if you click through and purchase any of the gift ideas I’ve listed from Amazon, I will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for your support of my business and of course, if you have any questions, just reach out to me personally! I’ll be delighted to point you in the direction of your ideal horse gift. 

Lots of love, 

Leah & Birdie xoxo

Me and my horse Birdie

about me and horse gifts emporium...

Hi, I’m Leah and I decided to create Horse Gifts Emporium when my regular business was negatively impacted by COVID19.

I’m blessed to own a gorgeous Clydesdale Thoroughbred Paint mare named Birdie (that’s me and her on the left, and she also stars down below!)

As a first time adult horse owner, I’m loving learning the ropes with her by my side.

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