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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.