We have had a few parents suggest we make a gift list for their avid horse lover so here we go!

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Whether you're stuck for christmas or birthdays here are our suggestions.

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• Very informational book for young riders. It offers simple explanations of the principles of Equitation Science and provides an evidence-based insight into how the horse thinks, learns and behave. Horses hate surprise parties

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• Picture book for our little riders Wishes for little feat

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• Great book for dedicated riders on rider biomechanics. This book sets out to simplify Mary Wanless' methods and to provide a basic tool–kit for using the hands, legs, and body correctly.  Ride With Your Mind Essentials

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• Some great brands of riding tights, these are comfy and easier to slip on than jodhpurs bareequestrian Trevo Equestrian 

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• Horse chapter books written by a local NZ author. Amazing books and most are based locally nzponywriter

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• Another great NZ author who has a non-fiction series, Junior fiction series and a picture book Kellywilson

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• Magazine aimed for kids 5-15, fun and informational Ponies

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• Punk ponies has lots of neat stuff including riding apparel like riding belts and socks Punkponies

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• Littleriver lesson voucher, Just message us to purchase one.

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• We are super lucky to have a local store that stocks a range of riding tights, equine accessories and has a second hand section full of awesome finds (helmets, boots, saddle blankets etc. Equishop NZ

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• Highly suggest purchasing helmet and boots if you haven't gotten those yet. You can get those from saddlery warehouse and clareville saddlery or most saddlery stores (helmets are very different shapes so you need to know what brand they fit)

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• A back protector is always a good idea, especially for those interested in X country, available at amssaddlery saddlery warehouse