I figured it’s ok to post this since he doesn’t have thumbs and therefore is unlikely to access the Internet and ruin his surprise.
1. Coggins/yearly shots! You might be thinking “That’s an awful present” but you have to look at it from Henry’s point of view. A) He gets lots of treats. B) He gets a couple days off. Definite win.
2. New blankets! Since the other ones don’t really fit him right, and these were on crazy good sale. Hopefully this eases our shoulder rub issues. He got a new sheet:
And a new lightweight blanket:
His clothes don’t match, but I don’t think he cares.
3. New dressage bridle and fancy browband from PS of Sweden. Ok I’m probably more excited about this than he is but it’s so pretty. My preciiooousss. Even more exciting, they should be here today. Not that I’m stalking UPS or anything.
And the two things that will definitely top Henry’s list:
4. A bucket of NickerMakers. He loves these gross cheap things, so who am I to say no?
5. A special Christmas Day bran mash. Because he’s spoiled rotten.
What is your horse getting for Christmas?
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I’m a terrible horse owner and Dino doesn’t get Christmas presents. Because he’s a pony and he has no concept of holidays or gift giving. I tell people that he gets a place to live and food to eat for Christmas. Max, however, does get presents because it’s hilarious to watch him open them, and also they end up being cat toys that cost 50 cents because he’s a weirdo. Does that make me a bad mom who plays favorites?!
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The dogs each have two presents under the tree and two stockings, plus one joint present. I have zero self control at Christmas, as my secret santa will soon find out.
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If I had more funds I would probably have less self-control, but alas, the critters are on the very BOTTOM of the Christmas gift list for me! Your dogs must be SO EXCITED. Do they try to prematurely open their prezzies? I can’t leave Max’s under the tree or else he eats them.
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The only thing under the tree right now is their blankets. The fun stuff is hiding in a closet… theyre pretty good about keaving it alone but im not taking chances.
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Ugh I want that bridle and browband! Sydeny got a new bridle to match all the rest of our navy blue and the BoT sheet and saddle pad.
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Sounds like you need a fancy new browband to go with that fancy new bridle and pad. 😉
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….I thought it was normal to stalk UPS 😉
Since I don’t have a poneh, I’m treating myself to lots of things for Christmas! Most notably, those Dublin River Boots that I’ve been lusting after for over a year.
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stalking UPS should definitely be an Olympic sport. But yay on the Dublin boots!
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I love love love that bridle. Ooohhhh. So far I picked up a bag of my guys favorite treats that I never splurge on. It was expensive for the little bag but I don’t like feeding a ton of treats anyways and it was in a christmas bag…so adorable.. I’m hoping to pick up a new saddle pad maybe.
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Christmas bags make all the difference!
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Dee is getting a new saddle. That exhausted my budget. But the Boy got her a bucket of stud muffins!
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A new saddle is a pretty sweet present.
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My leased horse is getting a big bucket of Uncle Jimmy’s Squeezy buns and a new bridle to match the dressage saddle I bought.
My dog, cat and gerbils all get presents. It’s just a mix of their favorite treats and a couple of new toys. On a random note I bought my cat this hexabug toy, it’s a battery operated bug that crawls across the floor with a feathered tail. I figure if she’s obsessed with the ladybugs that crawl on the window screens she is going to love having a bug inside to play with.
All of my animals are incredibly spoiled.
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Mine are all super spoiled too. I think that’s ok though. 😉
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That browband is gorgeous! all year round is basically Christmas for Mabou lol so he doesn’t get anything special
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Pretty true, these guys get Christmas all the time.
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I am just sticking with the story that all tack related things are a gift for Mabou and not ME
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Agreed!
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What a spoiled ponykins! I love the bridle!!
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Slightly spoiled. 😉
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Omg that browband. Conrad gets to unwrap dog toys, and Eli will probably get extra apples.
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I cannot WAIT for that browband. Come on UPS man, hurry up!
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I want all the PS browbands. ALL.
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Normally not a sparkly browband fan, but that one really speaks to me. I’ve never seen anything quite like that one.
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I love it, what “Henry” is getting 😉
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Well the treats and bran mash definitely aren’t for me, at least! 😉
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Haha very true!
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So far? A likit and lots of maintenance work in January 🙂 I really like that sparkle browband.
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Oh yeah Henry’s getting body work in Jan too,I suppose that counts. I would like body work as a present, so… yeah we’ll say that totally counts.
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Foster is getting these lovely chiropractic sessions that are stealing all my money.. But I am thinking once post-Christmas sales start happening he is going to get new blankets with hood attachments (because of course my current blankets don’t have loops for attaching necks) thanks to his fun habit of dragging his head and neck through the mud. Every day. Which means he gets a new halter too!
Are there any blanket sales you can pass along?
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I got mine from HorseTackCo… they don’t have a lot on sale but there’s select models on sale and clearance.
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that browband is so perfect – very subtle bling and color! spoiling the ponies is my favorite 🙂 Isabel will get lots of trail rides and candy canes — and meanwhile i’m hiding my wallet bc it’s been misbehaving lately lol…
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The Bat gets all my new tack that I’ve acquired, plus lots of cookies and I think a few days off.
I really like the bridle
Can I take it
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no, MINE!
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My horse got 3 blankets and a jar of treats which is probably the most presents he’s ever gonna get.
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Oooo 3 blankets… that’s basically an entire horse wardrobe.
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Ohhh what a lucky boy he is!! O is getting new bell boots…which is really a present to me so she’ll keep her shoes on this winter. 🙂
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My horse gets carrots and licorice… Because as much as I’d love to buy him presents in the form of new tack, or that bib to stop rubs that he needs badly, I have two children already. So the poneh is at the bottom of the gift list. At least he get something tho – I don’t think the dog ever gets actual presents unless the left-over ham bone counts!
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It seems like human kids put a real kibosh on pony presents. 😉
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Murray is getting an EcoGold Flip Half Pad!! And possibly a new bit (Stubben EZ Control for dressage), but we’ll see about that one. I am SUPER jealous about your PS of Sweden bridle. But I’ll be able to afford one of those one day…. one day.
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Nice haul for Murray!!!
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Yeah he’s doing pretty good. I’m hoping by giving him lots of gifts I’ll be giving myself a better dressage pony. Totally works that way, right?!
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I think so 😉
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I bought way too much shit for my horses lmao… hope the rubbies go away…!
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That PS bridle is stunning, Henry is going to look fab in it!
My girls Christmas present is more for me than them – consecutive riding days!!!!
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My horse would’ve gotten something, if he hadn’t just costed me $440 in injections! So, I guess him feeling good is his Christmas present.
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