If horses make you happy, why not make them part of the whole Christmas experience? Here are some easy, fuss-free equestrian themed ideas to help with your festive décor this holiday season.
The finishing touches are what will bring your equestrian themed decorating to life, so consider adding special details and accents carefully. Read on for some equestrian-friendly ideas to make your home merry during these holidays.
Deck the halls with all that’s horsey
You don’t need to do much to make your home space feel festive – a bright throw rug and the right pillow on the couch can change the vibe in seconds.
A horse-shaped wreath is another simple way to bring a little merry magic into your home. This one, made with artificial greenery and led lights, is available on Etsy. If you don’t fancy hanging it on your door, it’ll make a wonderful table centrepiece too.
To hang your horse shaped wreath, we suggest this horseshoe hanger made of brass.
Horse-Themed Tablescapes
Achieving an equestrian tablescape is best achieved with some simple essentials that you can build on. You can enjoy these elements as part of your Christmas traditions for years to come – starting your own unique table tradition.
While you probably don’t need name cards for your Christmas lunch, if you’re planning an equestrian tablescape, consider these personalised napkin rings, which are available in a selection of colours and horse designs, and can be tailored to suit your horsey preferences.
If you want to go all out on the classic Christmas cheer, this bright cotton runner, featuring a classic horse-themed holiday season print, is ideal for protecting your table against scratches and spills.
Placemats look great on every table, while also being incredibly useful. These wooden placemat/coaster sets have been decorated with the image of a small girl sharing a special moment with her horse – a design that will surely spread some holiday cheer.
Spread merriment this Christmas with these stylish polocrosse champagne flutes with horses and rackets permanently engraved on the glass.
Elevate your festive table with this original snaffle bit mirror tray. It is perfect for serving wine and pre-dinner snacks right through the holiday period.
For the cheese board, nothing is more important than presentation. This bamboo cutting board with snaffle bit feature, was made for the job.
This scented candle brings the stable to the table. Perfect for a country-inspired Christmas, this craft candle starts out smelling like grass, dirt, leather, and hay before developing into aged leather with subtle notes of soft earth, sandalwood, and molasses.
Trot Out The Tree Trimmings
Whether you opt for trimmings that are shop bought or prefer the homemade variety, themed tree decorations will ensure a festive mood in your home.
We’re big fans of these decoupage Christmas tree decorations – they even have a horse shoe detail to bring extra luck!
For the minimalist tree, this horse and rider piaffe design is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
These geometric horse head ornaments are available in three different colours to suit any tree trimming style.
Of course if you don’t want to buy decorations this year, why not reduce your environmental impact during the festive season, and make your own?
You can use pieces of equestrian themed ribbon and scarf to make bows and decorations for the tree.
Or you could make horse-shaped gingerbread cookies to hang on the tree using this cute horse shaped cutter.
