We have the gifts your horse-loving friends, helpers, and family members want this season! Here’s a look at hand-made crafts and travel guides from our own HTA state ambassadors as well as a delightful children’s book for any horse-crazy kiddo on your list. Then, check out the tack from our friends at Tucker Saddlery to make all your New Year’s rides and trips a dream.
Buddies at the Barn
Let’s start with a tour of the gifts that your buddies at the barn will love—or think of stocking stuffers, too! Our HTA ambassador from Ohio makes these unique mementos from horse hair that you provide. Help a friend remember their best-ever trail horse or ask Santa for a belt buckle or ornament with your own horse’s hair.
Note: Our director, had HorseKeepSakes make her and her daughter matching belt buckles with resin and snips of hair from all the horses they love and have loved.
HorseKeepSakes
$20 to $150
A unique and deeply personal holiday gift is a keepsake made from a beloved horse’s tail or mane. The process of turning horse hair into a keepsake is both an art and a celebration of life. Whether woven into a fine piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet or encased into a necklace pendant, the essence of your horse is preserved. These pieces carry with them stories and memories and a way to keep your horse close even after they’ve passed over the rainbow bridge.
Use code BF15 at checkout for 15% off (valid November 29 - Dec 7, 2024).
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Santa’s Little Riders
For the youth on your list, check out the new rhyming and fun children’s book by our own HTA director! Choose from the e-book, paperback, or hardcover and get a copy for all the children you know. This is a way to introduce youth to horses and show them what it’s like to have a pony at home–help them learn to love being around horses and riding!
Power of the Pony Children’s Book
$9 to $25
Use the coupon code PonyPowersLaunch to save 25%
E-book and Hardback:
Paperback:
Heidi and Savannah Melocco introduce their new children's book, The Power of the Pony. The photo book details what it's like to have a pony at home—and all the life lessons and character-building that come with having a hooved friend to care for. The book combines rhythmic rhyme stories with notes from a child's perspective and facts about ponies. The amazing Romeo is a white pony who loves to be brushed and groomed by his girl, Savannah. She feeds him daily, grooms, rides, preps for horse shows, and shares her pony with her friends. Join in on the adventure and find out what it's like to have your dream pony—or just find a great place to ride.
Tokens of Appreciation
Make sure your farrier or horse-sitters know how much you appreciate how they treat your beloved horses. A water bottle holder to attach to the saddle, a pommel bag or a hammock from Tucker will keep all horse riders happy throughout the year. The high-quality items will last a long time and remind your friends that you care. If you’re in the northeast, check out the riding guides from our Pennsylvania ambassador. Her high-quality trail maps are researched to the hilt and are full of options for amazing rides.
Tucker Water Bottle Bag $24.99
Keep a drink close at hand with Tucker's Water Bottle Bag. This durable drink holder can fit water bottles, sports drinks, and standard tumblers. The drawstring top helps secure your drink in place even at top speeds. The front pocket is designed for your cell phone, so your drink and phone are accessible on the trail. The two-point saddle attachment reduces bouncing and allows for position adjustment.
Trail Map
$30
Trail books are for anyone planning a ride or looking for new places to ride and camp in Pennsylvania. Up-to-date waterproof maps of all State Parks and State Forests in Pennsylvania that permit horseback riding.
Tucker Navigator Pommel Bag
$39.99
The Tucker Navigator is a compact pommel bag that offers usable on-the-go storage for phone navigation or maps. The unique shape of this pommel bag contours to your horse's neck to prevent rubbing, while still giving you ample storage for snacks, a drink, or other trail essentials. The reflective strip on the front makes you and your horse easier to see by oncoming traffic on those late evening rides. The Tucker Navigator Pommel Bag easily attaches to any western pommel with or without a horn. It has two adjustable straps with easy-to-use side-release buckles for quick attachment and removal.
Stay safe and on course with Tucker's Navigator Pommel Bag.
Tucker Day Trip Hammock
$34.99
The perfect relaxation station for your next trip to the outdoors, this portable hammock is lightweight and ready to go on all your adventures. With hooks and durable straps designed not to harm trees included, this easy peasy comfort system can hang just about anywhere! Made from nylon parachute fabric, it's durable, comfortable, and super lightweight. It folds up tight to fit perfectly in your Tucker Day Tripper saddle bag or backpack.
Fortunate Family
If your family is like ours, it’s hard to get a wish-list from them in time for Christmas shopping! Don’t worry, we know what your riding-lifestyle family members want and need. Check out the wool pads from Tucker. The natural fibers stand up to years of riding. All the Tucker Saddles are built for your horse’s comfort and yours. Check out the full line of Heritage Saddles and the Plantation Saddle is a favorite for all!
Tucker Full Skirt APEX Wool Pad
$194.99
https://tuckersaddlery.com/tucker-full-skirt-apex-100-wool-pad- Tucker’s Full Skirt APEX Pad is designed specifically to fit our Tucker full skirt saddle shapes* and provide your horse maximum back protection. Made from 100% steam-pressed wool with absolutely NO FILLERS. This is the best you can get and ideal for long rides. Steam pressed wool offers excellent shock absorption for those extra-long hours in the saddle. Wool is the only material in the world naturally grown by mammals to regulate their body temperature in all weathers and climates. It decreases moisture on the inside by transferring it to the outside where it can be evaporated. Futurity front wither relief so it will not bind your horse's withers. The contoured back is reinforced with an oil tan spine to create a natural fit against the horse's back and result in less slippage. Durable oil tanned wear leathers resist cracking while the dropped rigging pad design covers and protects your horse against rubbing from the rigging dee.
Tucker River Plantation Saddle
$2350.00
https://tuckersaddlery.com/saddles/trail-saddles/endurance-trail-saddles/t46-river-plantation- The classic River Plantation is a popular choice for riders who like a narrow twist and deep seat pocket in the seat. It’s a great choice for a gaited horse or a trotting breed. Enjoy the freedom of no horn in all the miles you travel. Tucker’s patented Gel-Cush™ Shock Absorbing seat gives hours of Ultimate Trail Comfort. This is your saddle! Tuckers are built to last – choose your ideal options to create a saddle that will bring you years of satisfaction.
From all of us at HTA, we hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and have fun shopping for horse-related goodies this season. There’s so much to love and great deals, too! Keep in mind—membership is always a wonderful gift! Make sure you're an HTA premium member to get the Train Journal magazine and loads of training and horse care benefits and discounts!
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