My Favorite Client Gift Ideas (Practical, Personal, and Delightful)

I wish I was someone who was organized enough to buy client Christmas gifts before the first week of December, but here we are. For those of you who have already accomplished this – I am applauding you! For those who want a few last-minute suggestions, I hope this helps.

First, it should be noted that I loved my clients. I had such a good barn full of people and horses that I felt like a real slouch not being ready early with the perfect gifts. But I always came through in the end so here are a few winners.

Stockings for the Horses
A simple stocking hung on each stall and filled on Christmas Eve with carrots, treats or small items is so much fun. The clients don't need to be there on Christmas (if you are closed that day) to enjoy digging out special goodies for their horses and themselves. It also makes the barn super festive and can be integrated into a barn Holiday party where the stockings are decorated. 

Logo Wear
Most clients love barn logo wear. It doesn't need to be anything too expensive. Logo wear is a great gift when it's something people will actually use: a ball cap, a beanie, a clean-cut tee, a barn sweatshirt. Not a novelty piece, but something functional and well-designed. It reinforces a sense of belonging and pride.

A Photo They Didn't Expect
Candid barn photos taken throughout the year—those small moments clients don't realize you captured—make great small gifts. A mug, a print, a card, or a simple framed photo. It shows you were paying attention and that you care.

Something Everyone Needs
This can be anything from lead ropes to bridle tags. We had barn colors and because we were a show barn all the lead ropes needed to match. We usually added the tags to this gift and everyone loved getting a fresh lead rope for the new season.

A Barn Library
One year, I created a full barn library of horse books and DVDs that clients could check out or read/watch in our lounge. The DVDs were great for rainy day lessons. We had some fabulous ones – from classic horse movies to top events. We had a blast watching them together on rainy days with a batch of microwave popcorn and a mug of hot chocolate.

6.  A List of Their Quiet Wins
This is an understated but impactful gift. Write a list of things they or their horse improved on or did well with this year. Include sportsmanship, character and specific, observable progress. How they developed a skill. Where their consistency paid off. Make it a keepsake with high quality paper that can be rolled up like a scroll and tied with ribbon.

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