Budget-Friendly Christmas Gifts for the Equestrian

Are you trying to find a gift for the equestrian in your life, but on a tight budget? Here are 12 budget-friendly Christmas gifts that horse lovers will love. When you're looking for Christmas gifts for equestrians, practical is the way to go. I guarantee you that anyone who owns a horse also owns a dozen little horse figurines that occupy every flat service in her house. Trust me, they need that little porcelain pony about as much as they need a rock in their boot, and I don't care that it looks just like the pony they had when they were 4.

Every equestrian needs fly spray. Fly spray may not be the most extravagant of Christmas gifts, but it is budget friendly, and I promise you it won't sit unused in a corner. This gift may be a little tricky, because some equestrians are picky about the type of spray they use. A little snooping into their tack shed should give you an idea of what base, brand, and style you are looking for. Country Supply (horse.com) has an all natural, water based spray available for $2.99/ quart or $9.99/ gallon. Another budget-friendly gift every equestrian could use is soap and shampoo for their horses. Again, you will want to investigate which brands your equestrian prefers. State Line Tack (statelinetack.com) has a great deal for the classic "Mane 'n Tail" Conditioner, listing 32oz for $5.99 or a gallon for $12.99. Along those lines, there are other everyday items that see so much use, an equestrian really can't get too many of them. Check out Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies (greenhawk.net) for buckets ($8.29 - $22.46), cross ties ($14.13), and snaps ($1.08 -$2.46). These practical, budget-friendly Christmas gifts ensure that your equestrian will be thinking of and thanking you every time they walk into the barn.

If the equestrian in your life loves to take his/ her horse on the trails, then State Line Tack also offers various saddle bag accessories to make life easier. A snap on water bottle carrier (complete with water bottle) runs just $6.99. A scissor-snap cell phone holder promises that the equestrian will never have to ride with an uncomfortable phone in their pocket, and can be bought for just $12.99.

If your love for the horse-lover in your life is a little more intimate, try the Lil Nuzzle Gift Set of perfume from Country Supply for $19.99. Every purchase also goes to help support Habitat for Horses. Or go to HorseLoversGifts.com where you'll find a variety of chocolates with horse images for $24.99. Need budget-friendly Christmas gifts for the equestrian man? Try Country Supply's "3-Piece Roper Rancher Combo Set," a versatile ranch multi-tool for $12.99. Horse Lovers Gifts also have short bread cookies shaped like horseshoes (complete with nails) for $21.99.

Finally, treat your equestrian to a treat for their true love, the horse. Smart Pak (smartpakequine.com) sells holiday sweets for horses, 3 for just $11.95. Whether you give the practical, the intimate, or the delicious, you should easily find the perfect budget-friendly Christmas gift for the equestrian this year.