Gifts for barn parents and horse show moms

For the parent on the rail

A mug with their child’s horse is a natural fit: show mornings start early and run on coffee. A tee or hoodie with the horse on the front turns them into the loudest supporter at the ring, and is warm enough for evening classes. A tote is the bag that ends up holding everyone’s gloves, numbers, snacks and spare hairnets.

If the horse is shared or leased, check with the owner before using a photo — most are delighted, but it is good manners.

From the rider

Riders who want to thank a parent can choose a favourite photo of them together, or of the horse alone. A phone case is a nice idea here: the parent who films everything gets to carry the horse with them.

For trainers and instructors

A thank-you gift for a coach works best when it is small and personal. A mug or tote with their favourite school horse — or the horse they have brought along with your child — is something they will use, and it is easy to give as a group from several families.

Getting the photo without spoiling the surprise

Barn parents are usually the ones holding the camera, which makes them easy to surprise: their own phone is full of the horse. If you can’t borrow it, other parents at the barn, the trainer or the barn’s social media page often have good shots. Show photographers usually sell print rights separately, so ask before using a professional photo.

For apparel and totes, a clean head shot or a side-on photo with a simple background prints best. For mugs and phone cases, almost any sharp photo works.

A note on budgets

Group gifts make a canvas or blanket easy to reach; for an individual thank-you, a mug or tote keeps things simple. Every item has free US shipping, so shipping is never added on top.

For barn staff and the farrier

The people who feed, muck out and turn out in every weather are often forgotten at the holidays. A mug with a barn favourite on it, given with a card, is warmly received. If you are organising a group gift, a canvas of the whole herd in the field is a lovely piece for a barn office or tack room.

Timing for show season and holidays

Everything is made to order and ships within 48 business hours with free US shipping. For a specific show date or holiday, order early and use the recipient’s address at checkout if you want it to go straight to them. Our free reveal card is handy for group gifts — send everyone the same link.