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Editor’s Holiday Gift List for Equestrians

Check off your holiday gift list with our favorite finds of the season, whether to add to your own wish list or to surprise your fellow equestrian friends.

Lemieux Toy Pony Builder 

The Lemieux Toy Pony Builder, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

Realistic plush horses come in 14 coat patterns. Halters, blankets, polos and tack available to coordinate with your LeMieux shirts!

Available for $94.95 (tack sold separately) on lemieux.com/us.

Cossaco Breyer

The Cossaco Breyer, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

Trainer Jill Barron and her stunning buckskin Lusitano gelding Cossaco became Canada’s first Masters Working Equitation Champions in 2022. 

Available for $54.99 on breyerhorses.com.

Free Ride Equestrian Children’s Navy Lux Breeches

The Free Ride Equestrian Children’s Navy Lux Breeches, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

Get sporty with these knee patch breeches—they’re both technical and sleek. 

Available for $65.00 on shopfre.com.

EquestriON Challenges

The EquestriON Challenges logo.

Complete challenges at home for an affordable way to have fun with your horse while earning unique ribbons! 

Challenge entry fees starting at $36/challenge on equestrionchallenges.com.

Likit Boredom Breaker

The Likit Boredom Breaker, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

A versatile and engaging combination toy for food-motivated horses!

Price varies by retailer; more info at likit.co.uk.

Dreamers & Schemers Saddle Pads

A Dreamers & Schemers saddle pad, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

So many fun patterns available! Comes in full, pony, or dressage sizing.

Available for $49.95 on dreamersnschemers.com.

Showoff Ribbon Wall Rack

A wall display for show ribbons.

Proudly display your horse show ribbons. Twenty-one different breeds and disciplines available!

Available for $70.00 on merbeth.net.

Mare Goods Be Brave Kids Tee

The Mare Goods Be Brave Kids Tee, a perfect addition to anyone equestrian holiday gift list.

This light, soft tee is sure to become your new favorite.

Available for $30.00 on maregoods.com.

This Esme Pom-Pom Beanie

The This Esme pom-pom beanie.

Stay toasty and warm this winter with new Esme beanies and hoodies.

Available for $19.99 on youngrider.com.

Spirit Untamed Kids’ Shampoo, Conditioner & Detangler Set

The Spirit Untamed Kids’ Shampoo, Conditioner & Detangler Set.

Caramel apple-scented combo set provides all you need for soft, silky hair. 

Available for $21.99 on manentailequine.com.

Lady Thistle Book Series

A cover from one of the Lady Thistle books.

Follow the adventures of newborn foal Lady Thistle in this exciting four-book series! Age 7+.

Individual books and book sets available on ladythistle.com.

SmarTack

A SmarTack set on a horse.

Interchangeable trim on your tack means you can change your look any time!

Price varies by item; available on rockstarreins.com.

This equestrian holiday gift list appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!

Holly Caccamise

Holly Caccamise has been with Horse Illustrated and Young Rider since 2007, and in August 2019, she took over as head editor. She’s been instrumental in the production of both magazines and helped Horse Illustrated win a 2018 American Horse Publications Media Award in the General Excellence Self-Supported Publication (circulation 15,000 and over) category. Before getting involved in the editorial side of print media, she worked as an award-winning ad copywriter for Thoroughbred Times magazine. Caccamise has her MS in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky, where she studied equine nutrition and exercise physiology, and her Bachelor’s from UCLA in Biology. Caccamise has also worked as a research assistant, horse camp counselor teaching riding and vaulting, and as a top-level show groom in the eventing world, where she continues to compete her horse, Artie, at the lower levels.

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