Gifts for Him: Holiday Gifts for Men Riders

Start with the kind of riding he does. A hunter rider wears a classic show coat and tan breeches, a jumper rider goes through gloves and show shirts, a dressage rider needs white breeches and a stock, and a Western rider lives in his boots. Tack for his horse in the same discipline — a girth, a bridle or a saddle pad — is a gift he’ll use every ride.

Check the size label inside the breeches and show coat he wears most, then read the brand’s own size chart on the product page. If you can’t get a look, choose a gift where fit matters less — gloves, a beanie, a boot bag or a saddle pad — or give an e-Gift Card.

A helmet is a great gift, but not as a surprise. Helmet fit depends on the shape of his head, so give an e-Gift Card and let him choose the one that fits.

Think about where he spends show days: outside, often in the rain and mud. A quilted barn jacket, waterproof wellies, a waterproof anorak and a warm fleece are gifts he’ll wear at every show and around the barn.