If you've been following our gift-giving series, you’ll know that our first two posts covered stocking stuffers and larger gifts for a horse lover. Are you ready for the big gifts? These are the dream-come-true gifts; the ones that would truly stun and surprise.

Equine Portrait

Commission a portrait of a horse lover’s favorite horse for a gift that will be treasured forever. Commissioned portraits generally take months to complete, so it might be too late to have the portrait ready by Christmas day this year, but you can always tell the recipient that a portrait is in the works.

Paid Horse Show Entry

Horse shows can get really expensive, so treat a rider to an all-expenses-paid show opportunity. Cover the show’s entry fees, stabling, lodging, and training fees to give the rider an awesome chance to win some ribbons without having to worry about the financial side of things.

Tack Trunk

A high-quality tack trunk can make a wonderful Christmas gift for any equestrian. If you’re handy with woodworking, consider making the trunk yourself for an extra-special touch.

Barn Renovation

If the horse lover in your life is a barn owner, too, then a barn renovation might make the perfect gift. With time, wash stalls get old, aisle footing deteriorates, and even the horse stalls may need to be replaced. Giving a barn a facelift with a renovation can leave the it looking new, beautiful, and revitalized.

New Horse

Has they been horse shopping lately? Maybe they’ve found the perfect horse that’s just out of their price range, or maybe they’ve never owned a horse before. Receiving a horse as a gift can be a dream come true for a horse lover. If you’re not comfortable buying the actual horse, then give money towards the purchase of a new horse, instead.

Horseback Vacation

A horseback vacation can be that once in a lifetime gift for any horse lover. Thinking about taking a horseback vacation? Be sure to schedule it with a reputable venue, and consider using a travel agent to help keep things simplified. Remember to investigate how much vacation time is spent on horseback, and whether the rides are available to accommodate riders of different experience levels.

Well, that’s about it for our gift giving ideas for this year. Do you have something special in mind for the horse lover in your life? What’s the best horsey gift that you’ve ever received?

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Original Source: Gifts for the Horse Lover in Your Life: Level 3