Gifts for Horse Lovers that Benefit Others

Morse the Horse Gets His Chance

Morse the Horse Gets His Chance by Todd Shipman is available in soft and hard cover and audio CD. The story of Morse is suitable for 9 to 12 year olds and teaches a moral tale about the effects of teasing. Happy Hill Farm is an accredited residential school for at-risk kids and has been featured on Dr. Phil. Proceeds from book sales helps pay for day-to-day care of the children who live in the Dallas Cowboys Courage House at Happy Hill Farm Academy/Home.

Get a Feedlot Baby

Canyon Creek Farm Horse Rescue has a herd of plush ponies and one of them can be yours when you make a donation of $25 or $40. Proceeds go to Canyon Creek's rescue efforts. There are lots of ponies to choose from in this furry band of chestnuts, bays, pintos, blacks and roans.

Breyer Nokota Model Horse

Since 2005 Breyer Models has donated a portion of a special model horse to a worthy cause. In the past Breyer has supported The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center where Barbaro was treated, the Abaco Barb and the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Program. This year Breyer will donate a portion of the sale of 'Nokota' to the Nokota Horse Conservatory. Nokoto Horses are a rare breed descending from wild horses of the Little Missouri Badlands in North Dakota. The Nokota Horse is the honorary state horse of North Dakota. Learn more about the Nokota Horse Conservatory on their website.

More Gift Items that Benefit Breast Cancer Research

Tack Room Inc. lists several items that donate back to breast cancer research. Items include:

• Western Belt Buckle
• Cashel Fly Masks
• Brooch
• Charm
• Charles Owen Riding Helmet
• Wahl Pink ProSeries Clipper

The United States Equine Rescue League On-line Catalogue

The United States Equine Rescue League (USERL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines with a mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. Their on-line store features many useful items including ball caps, backpacks, travel mugs and much more. A portion of the sales go to supporting the USERL's rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

A Donation to a Charity

A donation to a charity on behalf of a friend or family is a great gift. Just remember to research your charity before you send your donation. Sites like JustGive have more information about making sure your donation dollars are wisely spent. Enter 'horse' into their search boxes to find charities that benefit the equine world.