Fed up of buying that horse-mad person in your life calendars, ornaments and cuddly toys? Give them Christmas gifts they'll never forget with a special experience all centred on their favourite four-legged friend. Whether they're an accomplished jockey, part timer or simply admire these majestic creatures from afar, there are lots of ways you can indulge their obsession with these horse-inspired experiences they'll never forget.
Fancy a flutter?
All horse fanatics understand the technicalities, training and sheer talent that goes into horse racing so what better day out than a luxurious day at one of the country's top tracks? With a range of nine tracks all over the UK to choose from, nothing quite beats the thrill of a day at the races. This experience includes a premier enclosure ticket, programme, welcome drink, behind-the-scenes tour of the track plus a car parking space. And if you're feeling generous, you can even give them a bit of kitty to bet on a horse or two. You never know, they might win big. To ensure they do win big, why not book them The Inside Track to Horse Racing, a three hour tutorial from horse racing expert Charlie Mann or his professional assistant trainer at their Lambourn Stables in Berkshire (where they have trainer over 400 winning horses).
This is the real lowdown on this sport which kicks off with an early but hearty farmhouse breakfast with one of Charlie's jockeys before heading out to the gallops to watch the horses in their morning training session. Here they will learn about the training and groundwork that goes into making a horse a champion, as well as some money-can't-buy tips on spotting a winner. They'll learn more in this morning session than weeks spent at the horse track!
But if it's the real thing you want to give, how about Shares in a Racehorse, the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of full ownership including visiting the horse at the trainers yard three times a year plus attending the races as an owner. This allows you or the recipient to pick a favourite horse from the stable and the trainer will keep you up to date of its progress. The icing on the cake is watching the horse running to victory at a meet - a pretty amazing gift.
Ponies and Picnics
Great gifts for her can multi-task - and a day of horse riding with afternoon tea should fit the bill. Available at the Waltham Abbey equestrian centre, they will be given a 30 minute introductory lesson and assessment, as well as being taught the finer intricacies of how to groom and tack up their horse. A peaceful hour's ride in Epping Forest is followed by a well earned afternoon tea. If the gift recipient is an accomplished rider, horse riding and a picnic, set at the foot of Epsom Downs, would be an afternoon they'll never forget. After getting to know the horse, they will ride the horse into the beautiful area of Headley with a picnic pit-stop along the way. There are a number of experiences for horse riders of all skill level, so there's sure to be something to choose your jockey.
Steve Alexander has been writing about the best horse-related Christmas gifts, Visit Red Letter Days for more information on gifts for horse lovers or click on this link for the latest deals on days out around the UK.
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