Our gift ideas for horse and rider – Christmas 2024

When December rolls around, ’tis the season to find Christmas gifts for your loved ones! Everyone wants to find the perfect present and make someone happy. We’ve put together a list of Christmas gift ideas for horses and riders that equine enthusiasts will love!
We’ve even covered your non-rider friends and family. Join us and share your passion for equestrian sports with your loved ones, with gifts that will delight the whole family.

• Gifts ideas for rider (abd their horses)
  Riding helmets
  Horse bridles
  Horse rugs
  Saddlery
  Stable equipment
• Riding equipment to take riders from the stable to the city
  Riding accessories
  Gloves
• Gift ideas for all the family
  Leather bags
  Leather care
• Need some ideas?
  Wishlist
  Gift card

Gifts ideas for riders (and their horses)

Riding helmets

Classic helmets

Helmets are a must-have when it comes to horse riding. They must adhere to the highest and strictest standards to keep the rider safe. That’s exactly what our entire riding helmet range does. All our helmets meet European, British and American standards. Looks matter, so get the best of both worlds with the Antarès helmet: safety and style. The sleek design provides riders with a chic specialist accessory.

Customisable accessories

You can customise all the Antarès helmets too. Put your own stamp on your helmet with a different strap, clip and triangle. They are easily interchangeable. It’s a great way to update your helmet without having to replace it!

The future-forward and modern Precision helmet is new for 2024 and provides the ultimate in safety and style. The protective and comfortable model is jam-packed with innovative technical features. The perfect gift to treat yourself or someone special to a safe and stylish ride this Christmas.

Riding helmet bag

The helmet comes with a helmet bag that makes storing and transporting equipment a breeze. The bag is fully waterproof and the fleece lining avoids your helmet getting scratched in transit. The large central pocket and smaller side pockets provide extra storage space for small items.

Cutting it fine?

Our riding helmets are handmade in our workshops in Saintes. Christmas is a busy time so it may take longer to make and delivery your order. If we can’t deliver your order until after the holidays, we have a solution for you. Email us with your order number and we’ll send you a gift card for you to personalise and pop under the Christmas tree!

Email address: bienvenue@antares-sellier.com

Horse bridles

Precision Crystal browband

The Precision Crystal browband has been especially designed to give your bridle the wow factor. The leather browband has press studs on the side to make it stylish yet functional. Its anatomical shape hugs the bridge of your horse’s nose to provide the ultimate in comfort.

Bridle and noseband

Bridles are intended to make your horse feel more comfortable. They should avoid putting pressure on sensitive areas for the horse. Without them, your horse could feel uncomfortable or in pain which can cause training issues.

All our Antarès bridles are especially designed to reduce pressure points and improve performance.

Halters and leads

Whatever your level and riding discipline, a halter is a gift that will always come in handy. It is vital for riders, whether they own a horse or not. Leather halters are renowned for being as durable as they are comfortable. Leather is hypoallergenic and reduces skin irritation caused by friction.
We’ve joined forces with a team of equine sports and health experts to design the best halter. The Stressless halter creates a more pleasant tether experience for the horse and alleviates pressure on the horse’s nape. The buckle fasteners on each side of the horse’s head make it a practical and comfortable choice. It’s the perfect gift for both the horse and rider’s safety, using your hand or a lead.

Horse rugs

Fleece rug

This 280g fleece rug keeps your horse warm and cosy. Ideal for use after exercise, during travel or as a stable rug. Its stylish design makes it the perfect show rug too.

Celebrate Christmas with our chic, warm and cosy 650g wool rug.

Saddle pad

Saddle pads are the gifts that keep on giving for children and adults who love the Antarès brand and its famous “horse’s head”. It’s an absolute must for horses and riders on the competition ground. This is one gift you know they’re going to love.

Available for dressage and show jumping

Ear bonnet

The Antarès ear bonnet is an essential for horses that are sensitive or easily distracted. It protects them from flies and insects as well as reducing nearby noise to help your horse concentrate better. It’s ideal for stress-inducing noise at competitions. The stretchy and light material is comfortable and never gets in the way, no matter how hard you train. This ear bonnet suits any shape or size so every horse can reap the rewards of wearing it. It’s the little things that can make a big difference when it comes to your horse’s performance.

Half pads

A good half pad can make a real difference to your riding performance. It’s a gift for you and your horse. The half pad sits between the saddle and horse’s back, providing greater comfort when riding. Antarès half pads are made of memory foam. Their 3D mesh technology better distributes the saddle and the rider’s weight.
Greater comfort for your horse under the saddle also means greater freedom of movement and agility when competing. Antarès has also developed an adjustable half pad for your horse and saddle called the Adjust Pad. This half pad is recommended for sensitive horses or those suffering from back pain. An opening each side of the back-line means you can insert removable shims both to the front and rear. The shape of the horse’s back muscles can change very quickly depending on the intensity of the workouts. Adjusting the thickness or using half pad shims helps prevent discomfort when the muscles change shape in the horse’s back.

Saddlery

The perfect accessory for your saddle! Depending on your discipline and how hard you train, wear and tear can affect your equipment. You should check it on a regular basis to avoid any risk of breakage.

Girths

Girths are an endless source of gift ideas. They come in different designs and materials to suit all types of horses and riding disciplines. We always strive for technical progress and performance, so our Antarès girths are designed to better distribute pressure from the girth straps and avoid discomfort from movement. Their carefully chosen combination of soft and hard leather provides optimal comfort and protection. Our girths all have a rein fastening system:
– a large central snap hook and side rings
– that we call our Easy Clip system.

This system doesn’t hinder either the horse’s or the rider’s movements when riding. Antarès girths are all made from French leather and memory foam.

Stirrups

While the choice of saddle is crucial to an effective working relationship between horse and rider, stirrups also need due consideration. Stirrups provide the rider with support and good balance. They distribute the rider’s weight properly and keep them safe. Stirrups are the perfect gift for riders who want to hone and improve their technique. Antarès brings you a range of Royal Rider stirrups using hi-tech material made in Italy. Royal Rider stirrups stand out for their lightweight, hard-wearing and sleek design. Their wide arch provides a spacious opening which means improved safety and stability for the rider. The tread has a very strong, non-slip metal grip.

Stirrup leathers

Stirrup leathers are essential accessories that are often put through the mill (stretching, rubbing against the saddle etc.) so they require maintenance and careful inspection. Early wear and tear can endanger the rider. That’s why we recommend using premium stirrup leathers so they last longer. Our stirrup leathers are made of carefully-chosen French leather. Our single-strap stirrup leathers are made from some of the strongest yarn. Strong bomb yarn is used in the aerospace industry and to make military parachutes. We use it to help your stirrup leathers last longer.

Riding equipment to take riders from the stable to the city

Riding accessories (limited edition)

Add the finishing touch to your Christmas shopping list with our brand new limited edition apparel for fashionistas and equine enthusiasts. The exclusive collection includes a comfortable and trendy gender neutral hoodie and the perfect sleeveless quilted jacket for men and women to look cool in the cold.
These pieces capture the Antarès spirit. They’re ideal for taking riders from the stable to the city.
Give any keen rider a unique gift that keeps on giving.

Gloves

Our new gloves are designed especially for use with reins and are stylish, comfortable and eco-friendly all in one! The calfskin palms make the gloves more friction-resistant and buffalo leather uppers provide improved stretch. We use off-cuts from our bespoke leather saddles to combat waste. The lining of the gloves is made from organic French cotton. This product is made entirely in France! This online exclusive is a gift that everyone will love, no matter how much or little they ride.

Gift ideas for all the family

Leather bags

We’ve made the most of our leather off-cuts to design a collection of leather accessories to take you from the stable to the city with style. We create outstanding pieces using any leftover French leather from our bespoke saddles made by our artisans at our Saintes workshop. We strive to use as much of the leather as possible true to our eco-friendly vision and deep respect for the leather itself. We discard as little as possible to keep waste to a minimum. Our bags are made from full-grain French leather with no sanding or other treatments to keep the leather strong and tough.

Bags and clutches

We’ve designed a range of bags in different sizes so there’s something for everyone. We have 3 large bags (Paris handbag, Milano hobo bag and Oliva saddle bag) for people who like lots of storage. Take your laptops, diaries, wallets and card holders everywhere you go. The sleek Lisbonne and Rio clutches in the range are ideal for minimalists.

The nifty Paris and Milano are available with the same stylish designs in a smaller and lighter version.

The Melrose phone holster ends our collection on a high: a sleek and practical accessory to match your Antarès belt.

Accessories

Our leather range includes accessories. Our leather keyring, card holder, London purse and gloves are made from our leather saddle off-cuts too and bound to delight your loved one.

Leather care

Whether you ride or not, you’re bound to have some leather items in your wardrobe. They could be shoes, jackets, bags, hats but they all need care to keep them supple and sturdy. The Antarès leather care range includes cleaning products and leather conditioners. We have saddle soap, conditioner and oil to deeply nourish your leather goods. Antarès leather conditioner is French-made and highly effective on all types of leather, including shoes! It’s a simple but always useful, even essential, gift.

Need some ideas?

Wishlist

How can you be sure you get the gift you want on Christmas Day? It’s easy to get the wrong size, colour or even model. That’s why we’ve come up with our wishlist! Create your account on our website then click on the “heart” on each product page to automatically add the product to your wishlist. Now all that’s left is to share your wishlist link with your friends and family to give them gift ideas.

Gift card

If you can’t decide, you can always get a gift card. With one year to use it and the amount of your choice (in 50€ increments), you can’t go wrong!