I know...it's NOVEMBER 4th.

It's RIDICULOUSLY early to be talking about the holidays.

And yet, I've already had family members asking me for Christmas lists.

So, in an effort to help YOU, Reader, I've created the most epic 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Broke Horse Moms, complete with kid gifts, trainer gifts and MOM gifts.

I released an episode earlier today going over all the products and how to best use this guide to make your life easier (Amazon wish lists, using our discount codes and MORE!), which I highly recommend you listen to FIRST.

Listen to the Broke Horse Mom Holiday Gift Guide episode:

Did you listen? If so....read on to get the guide in written form, with affiliate links when I was able to grab them, regular links when I was able to access them and discount codes for YOU!

GIFTS FOR THE RIDER 🏇🏻

Apparel suggestions (top to bottom)

Helmet - If it's time to upgrade, do it now so you can loop this pricey purchase into your holiday budget.
- Be sure to take a trip to a tack shop for this one to make sure you get the right fit.
Jewelry - Earrings and necklaces are always a hit!
- I'm obsessed with these Armor Equestrian horse shoe earrings - Use code BHM for 15% off
Fun horse sweatshirts — My BFF got Chloe a fan favorite a few years ago that says “Sorry. Can’t. Horses. Bye.” Etsy is FILLED with horsey tops!
Long-sleeved riding shirts – The teens (possibly just mine) have an obsession with seamless riding shirts. In order of ridiculousness of cost, here are some of our faves:
- Lululemon (I KNOW!): Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 ($78), comes in hip, waist or crop length
- Free Ride: Seamless long-sleeved top ($45) - Use code bhm at checkout to get 10% off your order
- MathCat Seamless Workout Shirts for Women ($23)
- LUYAA Women's Workout Tops Long Sleeve Shirts ($14)
A riding vest
- I'm sure there are tons to be found at any on any of the equestrian apparel sites. That said, don't ignore your consignment shops. We found a quilted J. Crew vest at Uptown Cheapskate a year or so ago and it's served Chloe very well.
Ororo Heated Vest - apparently, it's a MUST and is top of the list at our house.
Show clothes
- Favorite brands are Tailored Sportsman pants, RJ Classics, and Charles Ancona (this one is WAY out of our league!)
- Tailored Sportsman Sun Shirt – great for jumper riders
Winter breeches
- Free Ride Heavyweight Winter Breeches - Use code BHM to get 10% off and these $130 breeches are basically free (teen rider math).
- Kerrits or FitsT4 winter riding pants
Tall boots – Definitely buy in person unless you know the exact brand and size and your kiddo is done growing.
Muckboots for the barn: Xtratufs are my absolute fave!

Other gift ideas

Tack trunks – Husky brand, great for budget storage
Canvas print of a favorite pic from the year

'Horse' gifts (really, just more kid gifts)

Leather halter – Chloe likes the Suffolk brand at Dover
LeMieux set – saddle pad, halter, lead rope, ear bonnet, matching shirt - you name it, you can get it in a matching color
Saddle pads - embroidered, for a special touch

Stocking stuffers

Pinsnickety – pins, stickers, shirts
Horse treats - German Horse Muffins for the splurge!
Riding socks
Roeckl show gloves
Carhartt work gloves
No Knots Hairnets
Winter Headband
Tack trunk/grooming supplies - hoof picks, brushes, hoof oil
- Ask your trainer what your kiddo will need and stock up on it now
Christmas ornament
Touchland (bougie!) hand sanitizer - bundled with the hopes that they'll one day use it

GIFTS FOR US 🎉

Xtratuf muck boots – perfect for muddy mornings at the barn and wet mornings on the show grounds
A GOOD winter coat (because we're not riding a horse so lessons are exponentially colder for us)
- 32 Degrees brand - recommended by barn mate who has a floor length one
- I love my Marmot jacket that I bought a few years ago - I don't know if I'll ever need another winter coat!
Winter hat - duh!
Carhartt work gloves
Jewelry – I love my horse necklace and horseshoe earrings!
Horse show shirts - tons of great sweatshirts and shirts on Etsy!

GIFTS FOR OUR TRAINERS ❤️

Hay 🤣
A stocking full of barn supplies: Double-ended snap hooks, scissors, sharpies, blanket tags
Jumps, pitchforks, nice broom
Gift cards to SmartEquine, Dover, Tractor Supply, etc
Spa, nail salon or massage gift card (ONLY if they'll actually use it)
Gift cards for favorite restaurants
Night away from the barn where the barn family will handle chores
Personalized barn swag

PHEW! That was quite a doozie! I do hope you'll find all of these ideas, links, and discount codes helpful. If you have questions about any of the items, shoot me a reply and either myself or Chloe can answer it!

And, if I missed a perfect gift for your favorite equestrian or YOU, let me know! I'll add it in!

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Until next time, trot on, mama! We got this!

xo,
Angie

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🐎 BHM: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 🎅🏽