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Mother’s Day for Equestrians

Being a mom and an equestrian has its challenges. Time, energy, money . . .  you name it and there never seems to be enough to go around, especially when you’re a mom. I’ve written about some of them in these posts:  Coping with Mom Fear and Riding ~ 3 Tips For Moms With Horses ~ Who Are Your Equestrian Cheerleaders?

If you are going to buy the mom in your life a horseshoe necklace or picture frame . . .  don’t! Here are some gift ideas that won’t disappoint that hard-to-buy-for horsey mom.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Let’s start out with the card: https://amzn.to/3xwOkKb  or https://amzn.to/3t3n6ar

GLOVES: Riding horses can be rough on hands. These gloves are the best gloves for riding. They are durable, soft, and feel like second skin. They are the perfect gloves for someone that doesn’t like the feel of bulky gloves. Many of the top equestrians and professionals use these riding gloves. https://amzn.to/3tShVvj  or https://amzn.to/3e7doQp

VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM: Immediate or timely feedback is the best way to improve. That is a teaching strategy, but it also works for riding. For those riders that do not take lessons every day, this is a great system to use. It records a rider while using the video and camera on your phone. Have you ever thought, “My heels are down. Why does my instructor keep yelling at me?!?”? Well, this system can also be used to video your lessons and help you realize what you may or may not be doing.  I do not have one of these, but I know many people that do. https://amzn.to/3nr4HDf  

SOCKS: Horseback riders are on their feet a lot. Okay, we are also on our butts a lot too (hopefully in the saddle and not on the ground). Although, the sleek boot socks help our legs glide in and out of boots easily, they don’t add much comfort to the foot areas. These padded boot socks have a soft foot part and also have the sleek calf area.  https://amzn.to/3u3UGhY

SPORTS BOTTLE: Summer is coming and that means warm days and hot rides. Yeti products have continued to impress me with how well they keep drinks cool. This new Yeti sports bottle will provide a cool drink of water https://amzn.to/3xxfn84  

Thrifty Mother’s Day Gifts

Not all Mother’s day gifts need to cost a lot. Remember when you were little and made coupons to give your mom a hug? Well, it also works as an adult.  Not all gifts need to be expensive. Sometimes, thoughtful gifts are worth more than those that are purchased. If your budget is tight or you have no budget at all, here are some ideas for you.

If you do not have the funds to purchase a Mother’s day gift, don’t sweat it. Okay, these gifts might require a little sweat.

• Clean Tack

• Clean Stalls

• Give The Mom a Break – Extra Barn Time

• Offer To Video A Lesson Or A Ride

Limited Budget

• Treat Bucket - You can purchase this usable and affordable feed bucket (https://amzn.to/2PB6Pfm)  or use an old basket. Fill it with carrots, sugar cubes, and peppermints.

  
  

• Whine About It - Okay, don’t actually whine about the limited budget. Grab a bottle of horsey named wine and add this wine stopper (https://amzn.to/3e1Xxm1 ) to it. Listen to your horsey mom while she drinks her wine and whines about her ungrateful horse.