Horse people find the best holiday gifts not on Amazon but at your local feed and tack stores — and even your training barn!
One example is Hooves & Paws in Apple Valley, which not only has a huge inventory (both in-store and online), but they have a fun way to go about the season: the 12 Days of Christmas!
For 12 days, from Dec. 8 through Dec. 19, Hooves & Paws will be giving away apparel and products from top manufacturers like Professional’s Choice, Shires, Troxel, Breyer, Weaver Leather and more. It costs nothing to participate; starting Dec. 8, just (1) visit the Hooves & Paws Facebook page , (2) follow them, and then (3) tag three friends and share the post. Winners will be randomly selected and announced the next day — right up to the 12th Day of Christmas (a $100 Hooves & Paws gift card!).
You can check out 12 items and the days they are the prizes by clicking here.
Another local gift-giving option for the horse people in your life are training barns, many of which offer lesson gift packages. One such barn is King Performance Horses in Chino Hills featuring trainer Joline King-Pebley. KPH is now accepting reining and ranch horse riding horses for training for 2025, and it also has excellent youth, non-pro and primetime programs (and 2024 buckles and ribbons to show for it!). For more information, see the King Performance Horses full-page ad on page 7, or click here.
Also, be sure to check out the variety of disciplines and locations of all the top trainers listed in the Horsetrader Trainer’s Directory by clicking here!
One more gift idea you won’t find on an Amazon search: a healthy “spa” treatment for you, your horse and dog — or all of the above! Helping horses, humans and hounds, The Spoiled Pony has three different holiday gift packages for therapy and restoration using PEMF, massage and cryotherapy — for you, your beloved animals, or both. Explore the line-up of therapeutic services that The Spoiled Pony provides on their website, https://thespoiledpony.com, and check out their full page ad on page 2 this issue.
Poway Equestrian Center in North San Diego County offers top training in a variety of levels and disciplines — and it also has remarkable, scenic trail access for boarders and visitors. What’s more, the beautiful facility atop the Poway hills offers special events, so those interested should stay tuned at the facilities website, https://powayequestriancenter.com/ for its calendar of upcoming events. In addition, the venue offers its facilities to outside groups, too, including weddings and corporate events. Long known for its top-level trainers and boarding amenities as well as its riding lessons and trail rides, the Poway Equestrian Center earns rave reviews. For more information on the horse side of things, or about the wedding and corporate event info, see the ad on page 24, or call (858) 748-6441. Overlooking the City of San Diego, Poway Equestrian Center takes pride in its high standards and it strives to provide all its trainers with everything it can to support the trainers’ businesses.
Ready for real results in the show ring? RevitaVet, an industry leader of equine preventative maintenance and rehabilitation devices, just announced release of a new generation of infrared therapy blanket. Considered the next level of pre-competition blanket, the Get Ready Blanket has undergone real-time testing with top riders — and it’s a game-changer. It works with 1,600 LED lights that penetrate deeply to relax muscles and increase blood circulation. Just 20 minutes of use before the show ring is all that is required. Riders feel a smoother, happier horse who is ready to perform at its best — truly a competitive advantage! The Get Ready Blanket is lightweight, adjustable to fit most horses up to 18 hands, and operates on a rechargeable battery with AC adapter and a 20-minute automatic shut-off. A two-year warranty, 30-day money back, and technical support is included. For more info, please visit https://revitavet.com and see the ad on page 35. You can check out other quality RevitaVet products on horsetrader.com by clicking here.
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