Horsy Holiday Shopping Made Easy


If you're like most horse owners you'd rather spend time riding than shopping the malls with a herd of people gone rabid.

Don't know what to get your ranch buddies or young'uns? Gallop on over to the colorful Nicker and Neighs, Inc. site at www.nickers.com You'll find great holidays gift ideas and delightful Christmas Stories for all ages.

If your friends' or family's taste run to the more refined, try the Horse and Hound catalog www.horseandhound.com or, for the art lover, http://www.worldwide.com/pages./page34/h... This art site offers portfolio from Claudia Coleman, Bev Doolittle, Rodeo photographer Joe Bensen and more.

Still like to window shop? Browse from the comfort of your home at the Haynet http://www.haynet.net/ or Acme Pet Horse Market Place http://www.et.com/horse/market/eq-gif.ht... Both virtual malls offer various horse and rider products and services.

Other places to shop are Horse-N-Stuff http://www.Horse-n-stuff.com Steed Limited http://www.gifthorses.com/index.html Horseshoe picture frames and other unique items by Designs for Living at http://www.Kanas.net/~dfllrae/

Gift certificates can be tailored for the individual. Instead of the usual feed or western/English clothing store, buy a gift certificate for riding lessons, entry fees to the next big show, a set of shoes from your friends' favorite shoer, annual vaccinations from the regional vet, a wash and wax for their truck and trailer at the local car wash. Gift certificates for custom-made anything from shirts to horse blankets, jewelry to picture frames will show your thoughtfulness.

Short on cash? Give a labor of love gift. Horse sit while your friend visits family. Give coupons good for grooming horses, cleaning tack or mucking stalls. Handy with a hammer? There is always something to repair even on the tiniest of ranches, so offer a few hours of your handyperson help. Baked goodies are always welcome and don't forget the carrots for ole' Betsy in the barn.

As we gallop toward this wondrous Christmas holiday remember the best gifts come from the heart - love and friendship. Love and friendship is the gift our equine companions give us every day.

Merry Christmas!

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