Whether you want to chill out in a hot bath after a long day on the yard or you need to hide the smell of haylage and horse hair in your bedroom, a scented candle never goes amiss. We’ve found this cracker “Smells like a good day to ride my horse” from the Luxe Gifts Co and it retails for about €25. No matter the smell or shape, a scented candle is always something to slip in a stocking for a horsey friend.

Festive Christmas sleigh bell plaiting bands by Equetech are designed to add a touch of holiday cheer to your Christmas dressage test. Each pack contains a set of 10 bands, with five in red and five in green, ensuring a vibrant and festive look for your horse and cost around €10.

These plaiting bands are not only stylish, but also embellished with working bells, which add an enchanting element to your horse’s appearance.

Horse Sense tip: Please remember to take your horse’s temperament and age into consideration before using these bands. While they can be a delightful addition for many horses, it’s important to prioritise their comfort and wellbeing.

Not only is the merchandise great, but you’ll also get a warm feeling from helping our Irish Injured Jockeys, when you buy your gifts from irishinjuredjockeys.com . Whether you buy coasters, cups or calendars or one of their iconic logo beanies (€15), you’ll be making more than your loved ones happy with these extra special gifts.

Slogan T-shirts as cute as this make the best stocking-fillers and Christine M Jung on Etsy has an amazing selection ranging from Irish Sport Horse to Belgian Warmblood. Make someone smile this Christmas morning.