The entire month of November is really just prepping for Christmas and since it's early
December already that means Christmas will be here before we know it!
Most of us associate
Christmas with consumerism and that’s fine but that doesn’t mean everybody wants something
that is brand spankin’ new. Do you know who won’t care if you went Black Friday shopping to be
the first in line to purchase the new Kindle Script? Your horse, that’s who. All they want is our
time, love, and dedication. So with that in mind, I’ve conjured up the top five (nonmaterialistic)
things our horses want for Christmas.
1. Butt scratches. I haven’t a clue about your horses but mine are absolute suckers for butt
scratches. And not the ones that last one minute because your hand gets tired, no. They
want the 45+ minute scratches that you consider pulling up a chair for because you are
going to be there for a while. And don’t leave until they tell you to either. If you walk away
before they are satisfied they will back their butt up to you. Horses. Want. Butt.
Scratches.
2. Peppermint treats. I’m only 32 but in my house, we stock up on the puffy peppermint
candies like we’re 75. I buy those huge buckets that I’m sure are meant to be
marketed to doctors’ offices and restaurants because my horses (and kids) are obsessed
with them. If you don’t already have buckets of those candies then you can snag one for
like $8 at your local store that will last you until next Christmas! These sweet treats are
perfect for horses and safe for them to consume. So maybe this Christmas Eve consider
sharing a mint with your horse. And if they don’t love the mint then they’ll enjoy
your company.
3. Hair braiding. I highly suggest learning how to do a ‘running braid’ if you don’t already
know how. It’s just a French braid that runs down the length of their mane. And
bonus points if you tie in a red Christmas bow and take a picture because your horse will
look festive AF.
4. Massage. I love doing an old-fashioned equine massage with my hands because it
increases circulation and relieves tension in sore muscles which can lead to increased
flexibility. But if you want to level up your massages a notch then you can use a
massage gun you already have in the house or snag a new one. I’ve seen horses enjoy
these so much and their reactions can be hilarious.
5. Lastly, your time. Our horses adore us and love having our attention. So maybe you can
grab your speaker, turn on some Christmas tunes, and bond with your horse. It doesn’t
matter if you’re grooming them, braiding their hair, or serenading them with a poorly sung
classic Christmas song such as, ‘All I Want For Christmas’. They just want YOU!
I hope this list has given you some ideas on what your horse wants for Christmas. If there’s
something you would add to the list then let me know! I love hearing from you guys and Merry
Christmas!
