There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a barn Christmas party. Whether you hold the party in a house or in your barn itself, you might want to put one of these great barn Christmas party ideas to use.

Stall Decorating Contest

Announce a stall decorating contest a few weeks before the date of your barn Christmas party. Each horse owner can decorate their horse's stall door with whatever Christmas theme they choose. During the Christmas party, guests can take a tour of the barn and see all of the creative stall doors. Give out a small award for categories such as the most colorful stall door, the most creative stall door, and any other categories that you’d like.

Horse Cookie Exchange

Instead of a traditional Christmas cookie exchange, do a horse cookie exchange during your barn Christmas party. Riders can bring in their favorite horse treats and can swap treats with other riders. While store-bought horse treats are always great, a horse cookie exchange can also be done cheaply by using homemade treat recipes or by bringing in treats like candy canes or carrots.

Make Horse Stockings

Consider decorating stockings for each of the horses during your barn Christmas party. Decorating stockings is a fun and affordable activity that riders both young and old will enjoy. Stockings can be purchased cheaply through a discount or dollar store. Supply glue, glitter, and paint and let the decorating begin.

Make Horse-Themed Christmas Ornaments

There are many ways to make a horse-themed Christmas ornament. One of the easiest ways is to purchase a collection of clear glass bulbs. Riders can fill the bulbs with shavings, bits of hay, or even strands of mane from their favorite horse. Alternatively, consider painting or decorating horse shoes with Christmas-themed materials.

Go Caroling on Horseback

Get into the Christmas spirit with your horse alongside – if you have a group of riders and trusted horses, then head out for some caroling on horseback. If you do opt to take your horses caroling, then make sure that you have a safe neighborhood to travel in. It’s also safest to make your trip before it gets dark out.

Yankee Swap

There’s no beating a Yankee Swap – with horse-themed gifts, of course. Set a price limit and have each attendee bring a gift for the swap.

When planning your barn’s Christmas party, there are some great ways to have a good time. What activities have you enjoyed at your barn Christmas party?

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