The Horse Whisperer
gift guide
If you know a cowgirl who’s most at home in the saddle, give her a gift that acknowledges how important horses are in her life. We’ve rounded up a selection of special gifts for this Horse Whisperer Gift Guide, so it’s easy to find a gift that an avid rider and her horse will both enjoy. From custom tack to keepsakes that honor her heart horse, these gifts are a great choice for the horse whisperer
1. For the horse who deserves a custom halter…
This personalized halter from Tiffany’s Braided Tack will make any special horse stand out around the barn or while at events. Just specify the horse’s name to have it added to the noseband. The Aztec print looks great against various coat colors, and Tiffany’s Braided Tack offers this halter in several other styles, including solid colors, if the print isn’t quite the right style for your favorite horse whisperer.
2. For those rides that get a little wild…
When things start to go sideways under saddle, a true cowgirl buckles down and hangs on for the ride. That’s easier with this bucking strap from Hoofbeat Designs Leather Co., You can customize the strap with the leather color, thread color, text color, and text of your choice to make it extra special for the recipient.
3. For cowgirls who know how to grab mane and ride…
This fun zip-up is sure to get knowing glances from other cowgirls who are part of this unique club. The hoodie from Never Knock Goods features thumbholes at the cuffs and a cozy cotton and polyester blend, so it’s great as an extra layer for barn chores or those chilly weather rides. Want to give the ultimate gift? Pair this zip-up with the grab strap above.
4. For the horse whisperer who likes to look stylish in the saddle…
With their beautiful colors and pattern, these hand braided paracord reins are sure to turn heads. Two Bay Ranch Co. crafts these 10-strand reins to have the perfect weigth and feel, while leather loops make for easy attachment to a bit. Consider pairing the reins with a matching breastcollar to create a coordinating set.
5. For the cowgirl who needs storage while riding…
Finding a place to stash keys, a phone, and other items while in the saddle isn’t easy. The Saddle Sack from H&M Ranch provides a compact and handy solution. It easily clips to the pommel and is a must-have for a day of training, a rodeo, or a trail ride. It’s available in multiple prints, so you can coordinate it with competition colors or choose a bold style to stand out.
6. For the horse whisperer with the perfect competition outfit…
A horse whisperer will step into the show ring in impeccable style with a custom pad from Prickly Pear Saddle Pads. Prickly Pear can craft pads to match a show outfit if you send in photos or swatches. You can choose from a variouety of pad options, sizes, and weights, too. Not sure just what the horse whisperer would want? Consider buying a gift card for a custom pad.
7. For a fun way to pamper a horse…
Grooming and bathing can be great bonding opportunities, so gift a horse whisperer this liniment soap crafted by the Virtue Soap Company. This soap combines camphor, wintergreen, and herbal scents, so it’s reminiscent of liniment and summertime shows. It provides gentle cleansing without stripping the natural oils of a horse’s skin, so a cowgirl can use it again and again.
8. For those special moments…
Give a horse whisperer a truly unique, one-of-a-kind gift with a customized item from The Gift Horses. The Gift Horses offers some great custom gift options, including ornaments that are perfect for Christmas and that can be enjoyed year after year. Just submit a special photo and choose some text to create the ornament.
9. For a luxurious, show-ready tail…
Say goodbye to old, boring tailbags and hello to tailbags that are stylish and fun. Happy Tails offers tail bags in all sorts of fun patterns, including logos for some popular sports teams. If you don’t see quite what you’re looking for, place a custom order to create a unique tail bag that’s just right for the horse whisperer in your life.
10. For those treasured memories…
A custom gift from EquiRibbon Creations can capture some of a horse whisperer’s most treasured competition memories. Order a pillow, wall hanging, silhouette art, wreath, or even a stuffed animal crafted from those most special ribbons. The horse whisperer can enjoy her ribbons in an all new form. The Memory Pillow can even feature memorabilia from a special competition, like Quarter Horse Congress.
Have other cowgirls to shop for? Be sure to review our other gift guides and visit our cowgirl shops for more great Western gift ideas.