2023
Holiday Equestrian Gift Guide
#no. 1: grooming essentials:
The unsung hero. The underrated, inconspicuous, little tool we all remember from the dusty bins of the grooming tote....don't be fooled by their unassuming nature. These little rubber brushes are more than just grooming aids! A good rubber curry comb is a valued tool for massage and warming up your horse's large muscle groups before work.
I've curated a list below of my most recommended curry comb/"DIY" bodywork tools that I recommend to owners and grooms for their horses.
No gimmicks here: from the traditional oval curry comb to the larger circular rubber tooth curries, these are effective and ergonomically comfortable for the handler, while providing increased circulation and lymphatic drainage, cross fiber friction massage, and increased proprioception for the horse.
Gift idea: Fill an Ariat CarryAll Bag with a variety of different grooming and massaging curry combs to see which ones your horse prefers!
I've curated a list below of my most recommended curry comb/"DIY" bodywork tools that I recommend to owners and grooms for their horses.
No gimmicks here: from the traditional oval curry comb to the larger circular rubber tooth curries, these are effective and ergonomically comfortable for the handler, while providing increased circulation and lymphatic drainage, cross fiber friction massage, and increased proprioception for the horse.
Gift idea: Fill an Ariat CarryAll Bag with a variety of different grooming and massaging curry combs to see which ones your horse prefers!
#no. 2: equine therapeutic care products:
You will need to know sizes for some of these, so don't be afraid to ask your horse person, or a friend of theirs from the barn, to get the right fit!
Therapeutic care products are a great way to complement existing bodywork and physiotherapy.
As a professional, I recommend many types of therapeutic horse care products to clients regularly for horses (and to the riders themselves) to aid in circulation and tissue recovery after exercise.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Therapeutic care products are a great way to complement existing bodywork and physiotherapy.
As a professional, I recommend many types of therapeutic horse care products to clients regularly for horses (and to the riders themselves) to aid in circulation and tissue recovery after exercise.
Here are a few of our favorites:
#no. 3: leather care:
As an independent saddle fitter and saddler that repairs saddles, here are a few of my most used-and recommended-leather care products for all brands of saddles and leather goods.
They make a fantastic set and ensure your rider always has the right leather care on hand.
Gift idea: Using one of these barn buckets, add leather care, pick a cleaner and a conditioner/balm, and plenty of sponges.
They make a fantastic set and ensure your rider always has the right leather care on hand.
Gift idea: Using one of these barn buckets, add leather care, pick a cleaner and a conditioner/balm, and plenty of sponges.
#no. 4: saddle covers:
A properly padded saddle cover is a much needed item in your equestrian's tack room.
Some of our favorite covers and carriers:
Gift idea: Monogram covers for a personalized touch!
Some of our favorite covers and carriers:
Gift idea: Monogram covers for a personalized touch!
#no. 5: books:
I love to refer clients to any fantastic books I come across. Here are a few of my most recommended books for clients from over the years. These all have a place in my saddle shop bookshelf:
#no. 6: gift cards for massage & saddle fit sessions:
And of course, you can't go wrong with a gift card for massage and saddlery services.
If you are local to the Carolinas, we are offering gift card services with Upstate Equine, LLC that are good for the services and sessions we offer. Saddlery repairs, fitting sessions, and bodywork/massage/physio sessions are available!
Email us here to get details on purchasing a gift card for your horse person, or your horse!
If you are local to the Carolinas, we are offering gift card services with Upstate Equine, LLC that are good for the services and sessions we offer. Saddlery repairs, fitting sessions, and bodywork/massage/physio sessions are available!
Email us here to get details on purchasing a gift card for your horse person, or your horse!
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