It’s that time of year again! The horses are fresh, leaves crunch under foot and we are slowly breaking out the long sleeves, sweaters and vests. Another winter season is nearly here.
That means only one thing! It’s time for our annual Staff picks holiday gift giving guide! Not sure what to get your favorite equestrian or horse enthusiast? Perhaps a gander at some of our top picks will help you find inspiration for the perfect gift!
With so many great things to choose from our staff had a tough time picking just one thing, but they did find some pretty amazing things to put on their holiday wish list!
Lets start with our operations manager, Ryanne. Ryanne chose the Penelope Etretat Handbag, this roomy bag is designed with super soft leather, holds all her essentials and goes with everything!
Ryannes right hand man, Hunter is a new addition to our back office staff this year. He works in purchasing and receiving. Hunter would be delighted to find this elegant set of Equestrian wine glasses from Arthur Court to set off his holiday table setting. Equestrian’s love this line of home entertaining goods. The attention to detail is incredible!
Felicia was eager to show us what’s at the top of her Christmas list. She is obsessed with this darling shirt and vest combo from Ariat! The Ariat Ideal Down Vest keeps her core cozy while the Ariat V-neck Sepia long sleeve tee shows of a fun print under the vest and acts as a great base layer.
Julianne in customer service also couldn’t wait to show us her top pick this season. She fell in LOVE with the Barbour Tack Fedora the minute it came out of the box. She loves that it’s fashion forward, and accents her style perfectly! We have to admit, she’s got a fabulous sense of style, this fedora sells out every year, no matter how many we order!
Meanwhile Kaytlin over in our shipping department found her self drawn to the Barbour Torridon Tartan Hold All bag. Stylish and the perfect size for a quick weekend away or packing up kiddo essentials for an afternoon with Nana.
Keeping in the theme of the ladies in the back office, Angela is also a big fan all things Arthur Court in our collection. She simply can’t decide and wants it ALL! You may notice some of these bigger pieces are not on the website. That Arthur Court Punch Bowl is absolutely stunning, and if you need to make it part of your holiday table, give us a call and we can make it happen!
Another member of our logistics team, Wilson, works hard at getting new products priced and funneled out for display in the store. Wilson loves how warm and toasty the Ariat Millbrae Mens Vest is. He loves the classic good looks of the knit design, and the generous pockets hold his card, keys, peppermints and of course his phone.
Some of you may have seen Julia modeling in some of our content. Julia works in accounting and helps out in logistics. Plus she is always a great sport about modeling at a moments notice. This year she’s chosen a cozy pair of rust Tailored Sportsman boot sock riding breeches. The gold standard in riding breeches.
Jasmine is an equestrian specialist at our Landrum location. She is OBSESSED with the Mountain Horse Sovereign boots, especially the tonal brown ones! She loves the great fit at a great price point. They fit great, look amazing and everyone who tries them on LOVES them.
Lisa works at our Tryon location most of the time. To know her is to know she is ALL ABOUT THE BLING! It’s no surprise this custom Samshield helmet is her top pick. We customize Samshield helmets for our personal store inventory, and this Farm House Custom Samshield Miss Shield Helmet hits all the marks for Lisa. So Many Crystals!! As a dressage and jumper rider, she’s free to Bling It On — ( see what I did there? 🙂 This particular Samshield is an alcantara Miss Shield with custom crystal center, chrome vent rails, classic alcantara visor band finished with a crystal logo shield. When the light hits this helmet, it is absolutely STUNNING
If you’ve ever shopped in the store, you’ve probably met Vicki Wood. Vicki’s an avid golfer when she’s not at work. She travels regionally to participate in tournaments. Her top pick this year is the Penelope Etretat Weekender Bag. Don’t let the design fool you, this bag is very spacious and will easily carry everything you need for a few days out of town. The interior pockets are perfect for keeping essentials handy and the stylish design will make this your go to bag!
Many of you may know Morgan, the team lead of our Customer Service department. She loves the Barbour Alder Tweed vest. Beautifully tailored with plenty of functional pockets, including an interior cell pocket at the left chest. This stunning vest has been incredibly popular this season, the feminine tones of this plaid tweed help it to go with a variety of pieces. Pair it with a base layer on warmer days, or a sweater when it’s chilly, either way it’s a winning look! Her favorite features are the leather trim accents, the interior phone pocket and the faux fur lining on the detachable hood.
Noreen chose this beautiful winter coat from Equiline. The Elase down jacket from Equiline is ultra pinnacle of ultra light weight warmth. This packable cozy coat, is perfect for warding off the chill of those cold, damp days at the barn. Handy pocket hold all your essentials too!
That wraps up this years staff picks. Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Ultimate Ariat Gift Guide
