Buckskin

So, does anyone here give their horse something special on Christmas day? Is their a special treat they get to eat or do you buy them a present such as some new equipment?

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waggy

I am thinking of one too. So that I can give it my fiancee who is very much fond of horses. I just checked the saddles' thread here. And I am thinking it'll be one of those I am considering.

mema

I know some that will go ahead and replace anything the horse may have damaged/worn down during the past year during December - blankets, extra shoes, saddles and so on. I never think you should forget your animals during the holidays. Any holiday I spend, my animals spend with me not at the dinner table or anything but they get their own goodies too.

horsegurl03801

We always give treats, either bought or baked ourselves. They also normally get some type of tack item that isn't necessary:a prettier blanket, a fancy saddlepad, a new halter. We always replace things that need it and check for wear every season. But just like kids don't like clothes for presents we don't like buying necessities for the horses.

ilovehorses

I always buy Christmas presents for my horses, and birthday presents too lol. We don't make them work or ride them during Christmas or on their birthday. We usually give them a special treat, new blankets and equipment.

purpleparrit

When I have a horse to ride they normally get extra treats and a nice massage and a leisurely trail ride instead of something they could call work. Lots of barns hang stockings and fill them with apples and carrots too.

Rider

I'm just thinking, why should we wait to give them these wonderful things on Christmas when we can give it to them any day? I have this kind of attitude because we never know what will happen in the future and your horse (God forbid) might not reach Christmas day.