Every year, I do my best to collect links to those retailers that have items that appeal to those of the horsey sort. Whether you’re looking for something for your favorite racing fan or yourself, this list surely has something you can pass along for this holiday season. From calendars to candles, shirts to subscriptions, the 2022 edition surely has something for your gifting needs this year.
All Stars
These all stars are ones that I have ordered from and worked with before myself. My recommendations list always include these folks and their wonderful products.
I will forever shill for Amie Martinez and her skills as a creator and her enthusiasm as a fan of racing. A full half of my personal Christmas tree includes Amie’s creations and my office is awash in items she has customized for me. Get your orders in now so that you can get your items in plenty of time for your gift-giving occasions!
My closet boasts at least a dozen Old Smoke shirts, each a fun and unique design that recalls many a champion of past and present. Their JK collection was everywhere at Breeders’ Cup this year. My favorites include the Graveyard of Champions and Sir Barton shirts, of course, but anything from this site makes a great gift for the horsey person in your life.
Bob’s art is a gorgeous addition to any racing fan’s home. His shop includes both prints and calendars, giving you more than one way to see your favorite horse in your home every day. I can’t wait to add his portrait of American Pharoah to my home someday!
Grace’s work as a photographer depicts iconic Bluegrass scenes, one that make lovely additions to any home or office. We have a couple of Grace’s photos on your mantle year-round, with her photo of a horseman preparing a stallion for showing as one of those images that we had to have.
I have two of Greg’s Travers posters and have at least one more that I am planning to add to our collection of racing artwork. His 2017 poster of Arrogate was a must-have for my office and his 2021 poster of Tiz the Law is waiting in the wings for a spot in our home. The perfect gift for any racing fan who wants to blend their love of the sport with timeless art.
Triple Crown Winners by Samantha Decker
This is a last-minute addition to the Gift Guide! I just ordered this and I cannot wait to add this to my office. Enjoy Decker’s portraits of America’s thirteen Triple Crown winners. An adorable piece for any collector, especially those who love the thirteen elite names on that list!
The 2022 Horsey Holiday Gift Guide!
The following list includes calendars, stores for charitable causes like After the Finish Line and Old Friends, art and photography, and more. If you know of any retailers that belong on this list, please share them in the comments!
Clothing
Did you know that the Life is Good collection includes a few horsey designs? Horses are magic, you guys!
Embrace the Race has some lovely sartorial choices, including hats and other items for adults and kids.
Calendars
The crew at This is Horse Racing brings you some of the best photographs of the past year collected in their 2023 calendar.
The photography service for multiple racetracks across the country offers their own collection of gorgeous photos from the past year in their 2023 calendar. Explore their site for other photographic gift ideas.
Patricia McQueen has gathered photos of the immortal Secretariat and his progeny for this 2023 calendar to benefit multiple equine rescue and sanctuary organizations. A great gift for anyone who loves Big Red!
Gifts with Benefits
Old Friends Equine online store and eBay store
Our friends at Old Friends have many wonderful items available for fans of Michael Blowen’s retired racehorse sanctuary. Every purchase benefits the horses at Old Friends as well.
After the Finish Line’s eBay store
California-based After the Finish Line offers grants to organizations that work with Off-Track Thoroughbreds. Their store offers unique items including saddlecloths and other collectibles to benefit horses making the transition from racetrack to their second careers.
Subscriptions
An international magazine, Gallop is accessible for both longtime and newer fans alike. A great choice for anyone looking for great stories about the people and horses of the moment.
The sport’s longest lasting and historic regular periodical, The BloodHorse is now a monthly publication which covers American racing with some international and cultural news as well. Meet the names and faces that make the sport right now and read more about its biggest days.
Another international magazine, Trainer focuses on the training and development of the Thoroughbred racehorse. A great read for anyone who wants to dive deeper into how these athletes are developed.
Farms & Racetracks
Click each link to visit the shops for these farms and racetracks. Browse memorabilia and order hats, shirt, and more. Get a Beholder hat or pick up a Saratoga shirt. Find a grand gift for the racing fan on your list.
Racing Gifts
From Breyer’s model horses to pins and stickers of your favorite Thoroughbred, the following online shops provide a vast selection of giftables for anyone on your list. Find a candle that smells like bran mash or souvenirs that remind you of the sport’s best moments.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame gift shop
Artists & Photographers
Last but certainly not least, lose yourself in these collections of art and photography for those who love the sport and the horse. Browse legendary photographer Tony Leonard’s vast selection of iconic images. Revel in the art of Jessica Leonard and Lesley Baumann and consider adding their unique pieces to your home. Every shop listed here will have something wondrous for gifting this year.
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