Creative ideas for riders
Advent calendar for riders and horse lovers
A homemade advent calendar for riders is more personal than a ready-made one off the shelf. You know everyday life at the yard and what is really needed: warm accessories, practical grooming kit, something sweet and, in the dark season, above all visibility. Here you will find ideas on how to fill 24 doors sensibly.
Headbands, socks and more
What goes into an advent calendar for riders?
Plan the filling around the recipient's everyday life. Anyone who spends a lot of time at the yard will appreciate things they can use straight away: riding socks, hats, headbands and scarves, hair ties or hairnets for shows and small charms for the bridle. For the horse, mane bands, a new hoof pick or a brush are suitable. Variety comes from mixing practical items with small treats and one or two slightly bigger doors.
Accessories for cold days at the yard
Especially when it gets cooler, headbands, hats and scarves are practical for everyday use. Fresh riding socks wear out quickly at the yard and are therefore a classic for several doors. Hair accessories such as stocks and hair ties suit riders who also compete. Such items are small, easy to wrap and still feel well thought out.
For the yard
Care and grooming kit
Care products and grooming kit are often used until they are empty or worn out. Hoof oil, lip balm for horses, a new piece of grooming kit or a brush are therefore good choices for a door. You will find an overview under grooming kit and care products.
Protection for horse and rider
Visibility in the dark season
Anyone who rides or leads outside in autumn and winter needs good visibility. Reflective headcollars, boots, vests or exercise sheets are popular as a bigger door or as a "special" in the second half of December. Suitable categories include headcollars, boots and safety vests and airbags. More tips for the cold season can be found in the guide Riding in winter.
For those with a sweet tooth
Sweets and treats
Classic chocolate, tea bags or horse-shaped fruit gums are part of it for many people. For the horse, small bags of treats and lick stones are a good fit. Spread the sweets across the calendar instead of putting everything into the first few days – that keeps up the excitement.
Even more inspiration
How to put the calendar together
Take 24 bags, boxes or an advent box and number them. Make a list beforehand: which doors stay small and inexpensive, and which become a "highlight". Pack delicate textiles and care products separately from chocolate. If you are making calendars for several people, a common theme is worthwhile (for example visibility, everyday yard life or care). You will find more gift ideas under gifts.
What you should avoid
Avoid perishable goods without a sufficient shelf life and items where size or fit is unclear if you do not know the recipient's measurements. lepona.de does not currently offer gift vouchers.
Typical items are small accessories such as socks, headbands or hair ties, care and grooming items, treats for horse and human, and one or two bigger doors with reflectors or a practical yard helper.
That is up to you. Many make calendars with lots of small doors and a few highlights. More important than the price is that the filling suits the recipient's everyday life.
Yes. Mane bands, treats, a hoof pick or reflective accessories are good choices. For care products, follow the manufacturer's instructions and check the shelf life.
October or early November is ideal. That leaves time for orders, reserves and filling the doors at leisure before December begins.
Yes, especially in the dark season. They are practical and often put off. Plan them as a medium or big door.
No. lepona.de does not currently offer gift vouchers. Specific items from the range are better suited for the calendar.