Welcome to our exclusive holiday gift guide tailored just for racing fans! As the festive season approaches, it’s time to embrace the spirit of the track and celebrate the passion and elegance of this timeless sport. Whether you’re seeking the perfect present for a dedicated equestrian, a seasoned racing aficionado, or someone simply captivated by the beauty of these majestic creatures, this curated selection of racing-inspired gifts is here to make your holiday shopping a breeze. From stylish apparel to equine-themed decor and innovative accessories, we’ve compiled an assortment of gifts that capture the thrill, grace, and enduring allure of horse racing. Join us on this ride as we gallop through a collection designed to delight and enchant all lovers of the turf this holiday season.
Favorites
I have been doing a gift guide for several years now and these four are favorites of mine. Amie’s Horse Racing Gifts is my go-to for custom racing merchandise. Her ornaments decorate my Christmas tree, from the thirteen Triple Crown winners to favorites like Sunday Silence and Arrogate. The wee organizer I used at my book events this year came from Amy as well. The list of items she can create is long and I know she can cook up something great for you.
Old Smoke‘s line of t-shirts, hats, and more gives any racing fan something distinctive to wear at the racetrack or relaxing on a Sunday. My husband and I both have multiple Old Smoke shirts and wear them regularly. I spotted quite a few of their button-down shirts walking around Santa Anita on Breeders’ Cup weekend. Whether Secretariat, Seattle Slew, or Big Sandy is your favorite, Old Smoke has a shirt for you.
The eBay stores from After the Finish Line and Old Friends have so many cool collectible items and each purchase benefits their charitable work. Pick up a Santa Anita saddlecloth and help After the Finish Line fund grants for OTTBs. Buy a photo or a shirt from Old Friends and help feed everyone from Silver Charm to Lava Man. Both have great items for gifting and both are worthy causes indeed.
Something I love to collect is saddle towels. I have been outbid on some many over the years that I have lost count. However, Keeneland makes it easy for us this year by offering a saddle towel on their website. I have already added this to my wish list for 2023! Available in eight colors and priced at $49, these make a great addition to your home. Frame it or hang it over a chair or a shelf and make your home just a bit more horsey this holiday season.
Magazines
Keep up with the sport’s latest news with one of these magazines. A subscription makes a gift that will last the whole year for any racing fan.
http://www.keenelandmagazine.com/
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/gallop/
https://subscribe.bloodhorse.com/
https://trainermagazine.com/subscribe
Gift Shops
Find a special something at one of these gift shops. Farms, racetracks, and more offer something for any racing fan at almost any price point. Hats, shirts, jewelry, and more can make this holiday season a special one.
https://racingmuseum.mybigcommerce.com/
https://shop.visithorsecountry.com/collections
https://www.derbyglasswarehouse.com/
https://www.impressionssaratoga.com/
https://claiborne-farm.myshopify.com/
https://the-mill-ridge-shop.myshopify.com/collections/all
https://www.spendthriftcollection.com/
https://www.secretariatcenter.org/shop
https://champions-gift-shop-at-santa-anita-park.shoplightspeed.com/
https://us-shop.godolphin.com/
https://shop.newvocations.org/
https://secondstride.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://www.secretariatcenter.org/shop
Artists
My office is awash in artwork and photography which makes narrowing this particular category down rather challenging. In terms of gifts, you can’t go wrong with Tony Leonard’s shot of Leslie Combs and Nashua and Swaps at Spendthrift or one of Greg Montgomery’s fabulous Travers posters or a gorgeous portrait of American Pharoah or Justify from Lesley Baumann. Make your house even more horsey with a piece from one of these wondeful artists.
https://the-tony-leonard-collection.myshopify.com/
https://www.bobcoglianesephotos.com/index
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ColorMeEden?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=685222822
https://www.spa-fine-art.com/shawn-faust-1
https://www.spa-fine-art.com/jahrsdoerfer-products
https://www.spa-fine-art.com/jessica-leonard-1
https://www.spa-fine-art.com/lisa-palombo
https://gregmontgomery.com/collections
https://www.artistrobertclark.com/
https://alizarinchestnut.com/shop/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceClarkMedia?ref=yr_purchases
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MandalayPlace
Celebrating Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary
This year’s celebration of fifty years since Secretariat’s record-breaking Triple Crown has seen many events from Belmont Park to Paris, Kentucky and more. If you have a Big Red fan in your life, this list should give you any number of ideas for the perfect present to put under your tree. May I recommend Steve Haskin’s series of tug-o’-war photos with the ninth Triple Crown winner?
Clothing
The Secretariat store is replete with shirts, hats, and more to make any day a Big Red kind of day.
https://oldsmokeclothing.com/secretariat/secretariat-men/
https://oldsmokeclothing.com/secretariat/secretariat-women/
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/tshirts.html
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/hats.html
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/varsity.html
Model Horses
Celebrate Big Red’s 50th with a special Breyer model for your home or office.
https://www.breyerhorses.com/collections/racehorses/products/secretariat-50th-anniversary-figurine
https://www.breyerhorses.com/collections/racehorses/products/secretariat
Books
Capture every moment’s of Secretariat’s Triple Crown run with these books from authors like Patricia McQueen, Curtis Stock, and Kate Tweedy. No Big Red fan’s library is complete without these!
https://magazineshop.us/products/secretariat
https://www.patriciamcqueen.com/book
https://www.amazon.com/Horse-God-Built-Secretariat-Racehorse/dp/0312382251
https://www.amazon.com/Turcottes-Remarkable-Story-Racing-Dynasty/dp/0228104246/
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/semebykatw.html
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/sbyrawo.html
50th Anniversary
Find even more 50th anniversary gifts at the Kentucky Derby Museum and the Secretariat shop.
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/50th.html
https://derbymuseumstore.com/Products/1973SecretariatTacPin.aspx?skuid=1000168
https://derbymuseumstore.com/Products/ExclusiveSecretariatTrackRecordMug.aspx?skuid=1001230
https://derbymuseumstore.com/Products/KentuckyDerby-May5th1973Photo.aspx?skuid=1027141
Photography
This legendary racehorse, embodied sheer power, grace, and an unparalleled spirit. For those eager to encapsulate the essence of this iconic figure through the lens, this section of our gift guide is tailored just for you. From the dynamic gallops to the quiet moments of reflection, discover the tools and insights essential for immortalizing Secretariat’s legacy in photography.
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/belmontstretch.html
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/alinstnew.html
https://secretariatcom.stores.turbify.net/secretariat-tug-o–war.html
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