Gift inspiration for the horse in your life

Advert: December 2024

Gift giving is one of the ways to show how much we care for our loved ones.

For many of us, our horses are part of our families. So, it’s only natural for us to want to celebrate certain milestones with them by giving them a gift. 

Whatever event you’re celebrating, whether it’s the day they joined your family, a special birthday, or a successful competition season, read on to discover gift inspiration for your horse…

Treats

Treating your horse to something tasty is often a great option if you’re in search of a gift they’ll love. 

However, you’ll need to be mindful of any health conditions (like laminitis) or allergies they may have before feeding them treats.  

If in doubt about the amount or type of treats that are safe for your horse, please speak to an equine vet for advice.

Although we’ve selected three types of horse treats here, there’s such a huge range of treats to choose from on the VioVet website!

Baileys Tasty Treats

Baileys Tasty Treats don’t just taste great, they also contain extracts of essential oils that make them smell delicious, too. These yummy treats are low in fat as well, so, in small quantities, they won’t have a negative impact on the balance of your horse’s diet. Plus, Baileys Tasty Treats are ideal for use in stable toys, like treat balls!

NAF Hedgy Treats

For a highly palatable treat that’s suitable for horses who are laminitis prone, look no further than NAF Hedgy Treats. Thanks to an expert blend of natural ingredients, these delicious treats are perfect for a special occasion – yet they’re also a lovely reward when training your horse! Additionally, NAF Hedgy Treats are formulated using real hedgerow herbs, making them as appealing to horses as they are healthy.

Stud Muffins Celebration Cake

What better way to celebrate a special occasion, than to let your horse enjoy their very own cake? Made to the same recipe as the ever-popular Stud Muffins treat range, this Stud Muffins Celebration Cake is pre-cut into eight slices – helpful if you have more than one horse! As an extra special touch, this tasty, horse-friendly celebration cake is presented in a lovely gift box. 

Stable toys

With the weather not being so pleasant for much of the year, here in the UK, it’s likely a lot of horses could spend considerable amounts of time stabled. 

One of the ways you can help your horse stay calmer in their stable is to provide boredom breaking opportunities in the form of stable toys. 

Red Gorilla Tubtrugs Dripfeed

It can be challenging to find ways to entertain our horses in the stable. Luckily, the Red Gorilla Tubtrugs Dripfeed offers a simple solution to help reduce boredom for horses! Also, thanks to being made from robust materials, this treat ball is suitable for use in both the stable and field. 

Bizzy Bites Bizzy Ball

The Bizzy Bites Bizzy Ball is a 3-in-1 stable toy that has a range of uses! This versatile stable toy offers plenty of chance for fun, as it can hang from the wall, be played with on the floor, or attached to your horse’s stable door. And, alongside its robust design, this toy is made from biodegradable fibres that are soaked in mint essential oil – to give it a lasting scent that appeals to most horses. 

ProStable Hayball

Make eating hay more entertaining for your horse with the ProStable Hayball! This boredom-breaking hay feeder offers a fun challenge for your horse – while also being easy for you to fill with hay. As well as being available in a small or large size, the colour options for this hay feeder include blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow. 

Pampering products

Most of us enjoy a nice pamper from time to time, and the same can probably be said for many of our horses, too!

Give your horse the gift of spending quality time with you, by investing in some super special pampering products that’ll help them feel wonderful.

Absorbine Miracle Groom

Does your horse hate having a bath? If so, you can skip the bath by using Absorbine Miracle Groom instead! Whether removing stubborn stable stains or conditioning their coat, this handy 5-in-1 spray won’t leave a greasy residue, and offers a natural cleaning action for a stress-free pampering session. 

Equine Management Gel-Eze Bandage

Suitable for use in the stable, while travelling, or at competitions, the Equine Management Gel-Eze Bandage provides instant relief to your horse’s legs following exercise. This bandage is reusable and is multi-use, since it can be used chilled or as leg protection. Help your horse feel pampered and comfortable with these washable, non-toxic, environmentally friendly Gel-Eze bandages! 

Equilibrium Massage Mitt

For the ultimate pampering gift, the Equilibrium Massage Mitt promotes relaxation by releasing tension and improving flexibility. Tailor the massage to your horse, by choosing from three massage strengths and two massage types. Plus, thanks to its lightweight and portable design, you can use this massage mitt on your horse and yourself! 

What’s your horse’s favourite gift? Inspire our followers, by sharing the story behind your horse’s favourite gift with us via TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram! 

To discover other product inspiration, check out our top tips for grooming your horse and our guide to hi-vis wear.

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