Gifts for horse lovers who share their life with a dog
We're a dog, cat and small pet shop, not an equestrian shop, so you won't find tack or riding kit here. What we do stock is the sort of thing that suits the dog who comes to the yard every day — a well-made collar, a bandana with a bit of personality, and a calendar for the kitchen wall — which makes a genuinely useful gift for the horse person whose dog is never far from the stable.
Why a yard dog makes the better starting point
Most people who spend their life around horses have a dog trotting along somewhere nearby, whether that's a working sheepdog, a terrier who lives in the tack room, or a spaniel who rides shotgun on the way to the yard. A gift built around that dog lands better than a generic horse trinket, because it's genuinely useful rather than decorative.
A personalised reflective dog collar with the dog's name, or the yard's name, engraved on it is a good example — practical for early starts and late finishes when the light is poor, and personal enough that it doesn't feel like a stocking filler bought in a hurry.
What actually suits this gift
A bandana is a small, low-cost way to give a yard dog a bit of personality without buying anything that needs sizing or fitting exactly, which makes it a safe choice if you're not certain of the dog's exact measurements. Our dog bandanas range covers a few different patterns and colours, and they wash easily after a muddy morning.
A breed calendar for the kitchen or tack room wall is another one that works well for a horse-and-dog household, particularly if the dog in question is a breed we carry a calendar for. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of gift that gets looked at every day rather than put in a drawer.
Who this suits, and who it doesn't
This is the right gift for someone whose life genuinely includes a dog as well as a horse — a working yard, a livery stable regular, anyone who talks about their dog in the same breath as their horse. It's the wrong gift for someone who rides but doesn't have a dog at home, since none of what we stock has anything to do with the horse itself.
If you're buying for someone in that second group, this isn't the page for you, and we'd rather say so plainly than sell you something that misses the mark.
The gifts themselves
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Personalised Engraved Nameplate Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar fitted with a riveted metal nameplate you can engrave with your dog's name and number. A pin buckle and welded D-ring give a secure, classic fit for everyday wear.
£14.99
Personalised Leather Dog Collar & Matching Lead Set
A handsome grey leather collar with a soft padded lining and an engraved brass nameplate for your dog's name and number, paired with a matching reflective rope lead and brass clip. Smart, comfortable and easy to spot.
From£13.99
Personalised Reflective Dog Collar with Engraved ID Plate
A padded reflective nylon collar with a slide-on metal ID plate engraved with your dog's details.
£12.99
Solid Wood Pet Memorial Urn With Photo Frame
A handsome solid-wood memorial urn with a built-in photo frame and a small posy holder, keeping your pet's ashes and a favourite picture close. A dignified, comforting keepsake to honour a much-loved companion.
From£22.99
Personalised Laser-Engraved Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar with your dog's name and number laser-engraved into the buckle plate, so the identification cannot swing loose and drop off on a walk.
From£14.99
Japanese Kimono Print Pet Bandana Scarf
A reversible kimono-print bandana that threads onto your dog's existing collar.
From£14.99
Gingham Collar Bib Bandana for Cats & Dogs
A gingham bandana bib that catches drool and dribbles, keeping chins and floors drier.
£16.99
Formal Dog Tuxedo Bandana with Bow Tie
A smart grey tuxedo bandana with a pink bow tie that slips over the collar for weddings and photos.
From£8.99
Antique Bronze Paw-Print Dog ID Tag
A round vintage-style ID tag in an antique bronze finish, featuring a raised paw print and engravable panel, fixed to a sturdy D-shackle. A characterful, durable way to keep your dog's details to hand.
£12.99
DIY Holographic Pet Projection Box
A clear acrylic projection box that uses your phone to display a holographic-style image of your pet, turning a treasured photo or video into a glowing keepsake. A charming desk or shelf memorial for a much-loved companion. Approx 10cm cube.
£51.99
Reversible Plaid Pet Bandana
A double-sided plaid bandana that smartens up any dog or cat in seconds. Soft brushed fabric in a classic check, with two looks to choose from depending on which side you show.
From£9.99
Cowboy Hat & Bandana Pet Costume Set
A novelty cowboy hat and paisley bandana set for a fun, photo-ready western look.
£7.99
Common questions
- Do you sell horse tack or riding equipment?
- No. Giddy Pets is a dog, cat and small pet shop, and we don't stock anything for horses directly. What we do carry is dog gear that suits the sort of dog who spends their day at a yard or stable alongside a horse.
- What's a good gift for someone who has a yard dog?
- A personalised collar with the dog's name, a bandana for everyday wear, or a breed calendar for the wall are all things that get used rather than put away, and none of them need you to know the dog's exact size to get right.
- Can I get a collar engraved with a name?
- Yes, our personalised range includes reflective dog collars that can carry an engraved nameplate, which makes a genuinely useful gift for early mornings and dark evenings at the yard rather than just a decorative extra.
- Is a bandana a good gift if I don't know the dog's size?
- Yes, a bandana is one of the easier gifts to get right without exact measurements, since most are adjustable or sized generously. It's a low-risk way to give a yard dog something with a bit of personality.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.