Looking for a gift that lets the horse go for its first ride right after it is unwrapped under the tree? A Hobby Horse tack set has pieces that match in color, material and size, so it is an easy choice even if you do not know much about tack. It also costs less than buying similar pieces separately. In this article we compare starter, rope and leatherette sets and explain how to choose the right size.
Order in-stock items by Wednesday 16 December for Christmas delivery with standard shipping
It is too late for delivery before Christmas
We will email you a gift card, and the recipient can choose for themselves.
Choosing a set for under the tree
Starter sets
Starter sets have the pieces a rider needs to get started. We picked three that differ in what they include and who they suit:
- Set Start: the essentials a rider needs at the beginning. Use the halter and lead rope to lead or tie up the horse. Clip the reins to the halter for a first ride, or try riding with just the neck ring. All the pieces are the same color and can be combined. Choose pink, turquoise, purple, blue, black or silver.
- Set Basic: a bridle with a bit and detachable reins, a halter with fur and a lead rope. Unlike Set Start, it includes a bridle, so it suits riders who want to train with full tack.
- Set Essential Blue: a blue halter with soft fur and a lead rope. It is a smaller gift for under the tree or a new halter for a horse that already has the basic tack. Halters with fur have soft padding that protects the horse's sensitive spots from rubbing.
Starter sets
Sets for new riders
Rope sets
Rope sets include a rope halter, reins and a neck ring. The rope halter is light and colorful, the horse is led without a bit, and because it is easy to adjust it fits many types of horses. There are 25 color options. All the pieces of a set are designed to match in color, and they are braided by hand by our team in the Czech Republic.
For seven of our rope sets, you can buy a matching paracord bracelet with the same name, as a gift for the rider. For example:
- The Rosemary rope set and the Rosemary bracelet: a dark blue rope halter, reins and neck ring with a bold rainbow wrap, for riders who love bright colors.
- The Princess rope set and the Princess bracelet: black rope with a pink and light blue wrap that looks delicate and still stands out.
- The Eleganza rope set and the Eleganza bracelet: grayish-brown rope with a burgundy and cream wrap for riders who like calmer, elegant colors.
You will find more gifts for riders in the article From bracelets to backpacks: Christmas gifts for Hobby Horse riders.
Leatherette sets for training and competitions
Leatherette sets include a bridle with a bit, reins and a martingale. All the pieces are detachable and can be combined however you like. There are three colors: gray, Aqua and Bordeaux.
Comparison
Which set to choose
Set Start
For riders who are just starting
- Halter, lead rope, reins and neck ring
- All pieces in the same color
- Six colors, sizes S and M
Rope set
A light rope halter without a bit
- Rope halter, reins and neck ring
- 25 color options
- Braided by hand in the Czech Republic
- Matching bracelets sold separately for seven sets
Leatherette set
For training and competitions
- Bridle with a bit, reins and martingale
- All pieces detachable
- Three colors: gray, Aqua and Bordeaux
Rope sets
Sets in the rider's colors
More tack sets
Haven't found the right one yet? Our tack sets include other combinations of matching pieces too. For example, Set Harmony Elsa has a stable blanket, a halter with fur and a lead rope, and Set Cube adds an ear bonnet. The blanket and ear bonnet protect the horse, and the halter and lead rope are handy for leading and tying up. For the winter months, sets with a stable blanket are a good choice, such as Set Thermo Pinkie with an ear bonnet, a blanket and a halter with fur.
Sets with a blanket
For the winter months
How to choose the set size
The set size has to match the size of the horse. Our sets come in sizes S and M. If your child's horse is size XS, choose individual pieces in size XS instead of a set, for example from our halters with fur. If you are buying a set together with a first horse, our article A Hobby Horse for Christmas: how to choose the right horse will help you choose the horse.
Delivery before Christmas, returns and exchanges
We ship sets in stock the next business day. Delivery times, shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold for your country are on our shipping page. You can return or exchange the set within 30 days of delivery, including after the holidays if the size is wrong.
Order in-stock items by Wednesday 16 December for Christmas delivery with standard shipping
It is too late for delivery before Christmas
We will email you a gift card, and the recipient can choose for themselves.
Christmas gift ideas and help with choosing
You can add more accessories to the set from our Christmas gift ideas. We picked the most popular Hobby Horsing accessories, such as a stable blanket, an ear bonnet or a fly mask. If you are not sure what to choose, write to us. We reply within 24 hours on business days.
FAQ
What does Set Start include?
Set Start includes a halter, a lead rope, reins and a neck ring. It comes in six colors and in sizes S and M in our starter sets.
What is the difference between Set Start and a rope set?
Set Start has a classic halter with a lead rope, reins and a neck ring. A rope set has a rope halter, which is light, plus reins and a neck ring, and you can choose from 25 color options.
Does a set fit every horse?
Our sets come in sizes S and M, so choose the same size as the horse. For a size XS horse, choose individual pieces in size XS, for example a halter with fur.
Is a set cheaper than buying the pieces separately?
Yes. A set costs less than buying the same or similar pieces separately, and all its pieces match in color and size.
Will the set arrive before Christmas?
For Christmas delivery with standard shipping, place your order by Wednesday 16 December.Unfortunately it is too late for delivery before Christmas. You can still give a gift card, and we will email it to you. We ship sets in stock the next business day.
