Men for Christmas?

[KathyT]

No it's not a competion for all you single (or not!) females! Would the men on New Rider please let us know what you would consider to be good horsey pressies for xmas. Try to keep it sensible, if we could afford top class horses we would buy them for ourselves not you lot!
I would like to get the other half a pair of trousers/breeches/jeans that would be suitable for riding but not being a bloke myself your recommendations would be greatly appreciated :D

[Schlaft]

Horsey gifts for men for christmas eh?

Well speaking as a man and one that has just started riding my list is extensive for horsey presents but I will list just a few:

Another pair of jod's (with proper pockets!)

Heather's book (A must for everyone I believe)

A few pairs of nice tight boxers to keep everything where it is meant to be!

A jockey cover for my helmet ( I know they look tacky but I AM tacky :D )

A crop.

Those would be the basics, my 2 ultimate I will love you forever gifts would be: Some full length leather riding boots and a GPA helmet but only cos they look tasty! Not because I have aspirations, nope ;)

Anyway that is my wish list, and as my wife is a member of NR too hopefully she will get to this post eventually.

[floppy]

damn..and i thought you were looking for a man for xmas...what a good title..i woudlnt mind a man for xmas...

[Yann]

How about a calendar with pictures of nude farriers at work? I read about it somewhere:D

For you floppy of course - not people's husbands!!!

[floppy]

lol :D

btu i wouldnt want one of farriers...all the farriers around here are unflattering

[Hel]

anyone got any idea where I could find one of these calenders - it would be perfect for someone

[KathyT]

Schlalt
thank for giving me your xmas list but can you be more specific on the Jods? Have you found a pair that don't make you look like a prat? (not that i'm saying you look like a prat, i've never met you, but oh well you know what I mead :p )

As for calenders I thought I might get the man in my life one from www.cadrc.org.uk which are saucy lady and horses (don't know if the horses are feely saucy!). It has been done by the Chapel &B District Riding Club with proceeds going to the Bob Champion Cancer Trust.

Sorry Yann and Hel I know nothing about nude farriers!

Floppy, would't we all!

[Yann]

I think it was mentioned on the uk.rec.equestrian NG - maybe post about it on there, they might be able to enlighten you bout it?

[Schlaft]

Unfortunately all jod's make me look like a prat and I think most men will look a total twonk in jod's. Probably why not many men ride, women look better in them than men do:D

I am currently wearing Colt Wear jod's, but the big reason I chose them is because they had nice deep pockets, well deep enough to hold car keys, wallet etc... I can't speak for all men of course but that is one of the main things I look for in jod's.

Maybe your man would prefer breeches over jod's?

[KarinUS]

What a misleading title! :mad:

[kelsey]

Yann - in Canada we have a similar calendar out this year called "The Men of Dressage" - the cover has a shirtless guy (not sure who it is but would be interested to find out!) posing with his horse.

This is causing quite a controversy here (but not as big a controversy as when our national tv station wouldn't give an ice hockey commentator a raise and he almost quit - only in Canada).

I am contemplating ordering the calendar but my husband might not be so free and easy about all the time I spend at the barn!

[Kerry's Partner]

I'm afraid that some of us just do not have horsey partners. I also agree with some comments about your thread's title. Anyway he's a lucky man - try posting a thread calling all
EE board men to the rescue - that might get you some of the replies you're searching for.

[Conrad]

Um. Well personally speaking, and bearing the reasonable cost of a present in mind, I'd like a decent pair of gloves. Especially this winter. If it is someone who knows you and your size then jods or breeches are always appreciated. Especially in anything other than beige, cream, or white! It is difficult finding a variety as a bloke.

Finally I read recently the male version of the wunder bra (i.e. wunder pants) have been brought out. They sound useful! should keep everything up-front?!

[chapsi]

After an awful patch which I am experiencing at work at tle moment, only you ladies could make me smile. Kelsey, where can I order that calendar "Men of Dressage"? It's about time that men are turned into sex objects, in particular associated to horses...

[virtuallyhorses]

Hey Floppy, its even better than you imagined because if you get a man for Xmas - you get your nice surprise and wear him around for a while and then if you still have your receipt you can swap him for something you really want when the stores open....!

:D :o ;)

[chapsi]

Virtually Horses,

What an excellent thought. I wish I had one of those. I am afraid mine is already passed his "sell by date".:rolleyes:

[Mehitabel]

the farriers calendar is done by the heavy horse riding club - i don't know the address offhand but a google search will probably find it.

[Dune]

I think this is the place with the farrier calendar:

http://www.heavy-horse-riding-club.co.uk/

Click on their "sexy stuff!!!" link on the bottom of their navigation bar.

5% of the profit from the sales of their Alternative Calendar 2003 will go to the ILPH so an even better reason to buy it... almost

:p

It's just a pity you can't see what you are buying before hand, and also ordering seems to be a bit painful (print off the form etc...).

[danielb]

Originally posted by floppy
damn..and i thought you were looking for a man for xmas...what a good title..i woudlnt mind a man for xmas...

Ah but remember "a man is for life not just christmas"

:)

[Ducks]

Daniel

[chapsi]

what a pity, in order to view their "sexy stuff" you need to become a paying member.
By the way, I couldn't bare the thought that "men are for life, not just for Xmas"!

[Heather]

Had to chuckle when I saw Yann's post about the nude farmers calendar- it started here in our village!! The photographer, Nicki de Pulford lives about a mile from me as the crow flies, and most of the farmers on the first ever calendar were local to us. Boy, they got some ribbing in the pub for a while!! Next was the turn of the farmer's wives/girlfriends/daughters, most of whom again, were local and known to me.

By the way the male version of the calendar is called 'Meat British Beef' !!- if anyone is interested, let me know and I will pass you on to the appropriate person!!


Heather

[Heather]

"By the way, I couldn't bare the thought that "men are for life, not just for Xmas"!"

'Bare the thought' Chapsi, was this deliberate, or a Freudian slip?! :)

[Kerry's Partner]

Well I have to admit that I agree 100% with Heather's last post.

Sandra

[Jane.A]

Here's a few things I have bought for hubby over the years which have been a success. I used to buy Gorringe breeches for my husband, he had beige for hunting and competing and grey or black for everyday. I'm afraid men either look good in jods or not, its a conformation thing. Thankfully mine did. He liked the Woof gloves I bought him as they kept his hands warm and dry, and not forgetting the hip flask! I also bought him a zip necked base layer long sleeved breathable top which he wore to death and found excellent for mucking out in as you can unzip the neck if you get too warm. I have a Mountain horse one but had to get him one from an outdoors shop as he needed extra large. Finally he has a Musto hat with ear flaps, perfect now that he is somewhat follically challenged, which he lives in when working outdoors. Hope that gives you a few ideas.

[MelanieD]

Just in case anyone wants one of those heavy horse calendars (compete with naked people), I noticed a load of them have appeared on ebay.co.uk today.

[Spooky]

Look at the Heavy Horse Riding Clubs website, then go to 'Pictures', click on Menu :) you'll see an absolutly gorgeous piccie of what looks like a shetland foal standing next to a shire Horse :) sorry, thought that was so cute that I'd share it with you all :)

[GemTwisted]

I thought the riding world was in denial of male riders! Certainly riding-wear manufacturers are...
Here's my list!
-RIDING UNDERWEAR! (english translation: britches???) Jockstraps seem to be my only hope (with SOFT cup) as tight boxers tend to stretch and become regular boxers at the most inopportune of times.
-Padded liners or padded bicycle shorts (sometimes cheaper!) always make for a more comfortable ride!
-Numnah for my rudely high-withered lease horse (Mel)
-Breeches (Ebay is CHEAP for men) and half chaps. I LOVE the classy look (but too tall for manufactured tall boots... grrr).
-Synthetic or silk underlayers.
-Winter boots! (it's COLD in Michigan)

I could go on forever... I think the only thing distinctly male in terms of equestrian gift-giving would be underwear! I think it's a very important accesory, that I didn't read about in any book (I had to find out the hard way)...