How to Choose a Horse Gift for Girls

If it seems to be a challenge finding a gift for a girl, from preschool to middle school, you might wish to consider a horse-themed gift. Horses in all their glory usually rank among favorite animals for all ages of wistful girls, and the products available range from basic to the unexpected treasure.

Instructions

1. Find a lovely music box or jewelry box, handpainted with horses on the outside. Inside you'll find a rotating miniature model horse and the tinny music of a related song when you lift the lid. This can be magical as well as practical for a girl with lots of accessories, jewelry, costume jewelry or even hair adornments.

2. Sift through the extensive series of Breyer model horses, featuring all types of horses, character-based horses (from films) as well as pairs such as mother and foal. Breyer even offers a blank white model horse and paints for the artistic girl to paint herself.

3. Select books, from picture books to chapter books to young adult books--even sticker books. Consider the American Girl Library's "Girls and Their Horses" for a lovely introduction to girls riding all types of horses, with first-person experiences. As a special bonus, the book offers horse trading cards in the back. These lovely photographs identify each type of horse--mesmerizing for the youngest set as well as elementary age. They'll memorize them too.

4. Go ahead and purchase that stuffed animal horse or hobby horse, an old favorite of a gift beloved by many a girl. The stuffed horses will be hugged until worn with love.

5. Check out the video "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" for a substantive, quite serious, music-filled movie suitable for ages seven and up. This one is worth more than one showing.

6. Decide upon the cooperative game "Round Up" by Family Pastimes for a fun romp. The goal is to corral five horses back to the ranch using tools which players share. Rocks are obstacles, and binoculars can be used for a sneak peek. No reading required.