Valentine's Day gift for the Foxhunter who has everything

[patterson]

Help! Valentine's Day is approaching, and I need to come up with a suitably romantic foxhunting or horse-related item for my SO. So is the foxhunter who has everything, literally every foxhunting-related tchochke under the sun. I've already gotten him everything Horse Country has that's reasonably priced, and I probably need something more romantic anyway.

Is there anyplace around Middleburg ( or elsewhere, I could order over the Internet) that might have foxhunting or horse-related Valentines or V-Day gift items? Don't laugh, V-Day nearly killed the relationship last year and I don't want it to happen again!:eek:

Any creative ideas much appreciated....

[Equibrit]

Horsey cuff links/studs ? http://www.rickcamerondesign.com/men/horse.htm
http://www.highlandpark.com/ch_N-316-G_Gold_Hat_Hunting_Hat_Cuff_Links_Cufflinks_w_Fox_ Stud_Set_Gold_Plated_highlandpark_.htm

http://www.horseandhound.com/get_item_d3900_foxhound-cufflinks.htm

[patterson]

Nice. Too easy, though,not "romantic" enough. Who would think a foxhunter (and a tough guy in general) would need all the hearts and flowers?:confused:

[patterson]

OK, now I've got it. Where can I get horse-shaped/themed/packaged chocolates? (No, not packaged by the horse. :lol: In a horse-decorated box or basket or something.)

[Jaegermonster]

There is a company that makes chocolates that actually are pretty good, and they are hunt themed. They have one with a fox, one with a hunter, etc, and you can get them in a nice cherry box with a hunt scene on it. The company also makes their chocolates in other themes, like boats, flowers etc.
I'll see if I can find the site but for some reason Grand Prix chocolates is popping into my head.
I bet someone will post it.


ok I found them on one site www.horseloversgifts.com but they don't have them in the nice box
I think Smartpak had them at one time, and Horse Country

eta Smartpak did have some of their chocolates but a very limited selection

also found them on www.chocolate.com I think they have the whole line

It's called Dark Horse Chocolates and the company that makes it is called Harbor Sweets. I used to get their catalog. If you get to their website you could probably get the whole line.

[kt-rose]

Last Valentine's Day my husband -- who is really outstanding at the horsey presents -- outdid himself. In a small red bucket -- useful for feeding -- he put all kinds of hunting and eventing related little things. Warm socks, hand warmers, a cool all in one tool for tightening and removing studs, horsey chocolates, after hunting mints, a bottle of port, etc. It was really fun, very sweet and romatic!! He did well this Christmas with the antique hunting crop... Good luck making this a better day than last year!

[patterson]

These are wonderful suggestions--thanks so much!

[Ware Whip!]

An antique book on foxhunting, a beautiful stock, cashmere socks.

There is always the Hermes tie :yes:

[patterson]

Jaegermonster--the chocolates are a definite! Great site, too.

Ware Whip--for the benefit of us foxhunting newbies, what makes a really nice stock ? SO has whipped in for years so presumably has a full wardrobe of them--is there a "must-have" for 09 like in H/J land:lol:

Thanks all!

[Jaegermonster]

You're welcome.
As far as the stock, they make some really pretty silk ones. I think Horse Country has a bunch, and some patterned ones. There was a thread here once about custom stock ties, if you search I'm sure you could find it. Personally I prefer the heavier cotton ones, I iron them so they look nice. I keep one for special ceremonial hunts so it doesn't get stained and rotate through the others.

One of our other whips gave me some stock ties when I first started hunting that were sort of doubleknit looking material, but felt more cottony, and they were great, but I have no idea where he got them.

You need to hunt too so you can learn about these things and be the product tester :)

[patterson]

Jaegermonster--the chocolates are a definite! Great site, too.

Ware Whip--for the benefit of us foxhunting newbies, what makes a really nice stock ? SO has whipped in for years so presumably has a full wardrobe of them--is there a "must-have" for 09 like in H/J land:lol:

Thanks all!

[allpurpose]

Don't know where you're located, but how about a small gift and a romantic picnic in a favorite hunting spot? Under that gorgeous oak tree near the creek? Next to that giant coop in Farmer Jones' back field? If he's that romantic, I bet going the extra mile with the location will wow him!

If you can't be outside, light some candles, rent a horsey movie, and picnic in your living room on a beautiful horsey afghan from Horse Country.

Don't forget a flask of your favorite adult beverage! Enjoy! ;)

[wateryglen]

How about a gift cap with another local hunt or one a little further away? make a weekend out of it. Groom for him or go with him.
Stay in a B&B or romantic hotel/lodge or something. Take him for a hot tub soak & massage after hunting...then dinner...then........:eek:
Make a surprise out of it; don't tell him your destination!

[Rt66Kix]

How about a stock tie made out of Valentine's fabric? I can and will make them out of anything!

[Romany]

Ikea sell adorable and delicious horse-shaped "Dala horse" chocolate cookies filled with caramel truffle, mmmmm.

http://www.dc-choklad.com/

I see from the dalecarlia website that they also do horse-shaped jelliebabies!!!

[Chief2]

I don't usually come over here, but I saw the title of the thread and couldn't resist.

If your guy is a hearts and flowers kind of guy, then that is what you get him. Mine is that way, too. He gets a dozen red florists roses, handmade chocolates and a mushy Valentine's day card. Loves every inch of it! Or you could take him out for a candlelit dinner and the movie of his choice. Perhaps make arrangements to take lessons at his favorite barn, or on a horse of his favorite breed in his favorite discipline, tickets to see his favorite artist/band perform, etc. Any and all of it works, but above all, don't forget the roses! :)

[patterson]

You guys are the greatest!

RT66Kix--the stock ties are beautiful. I will PM you.

allpurpose and chief2--great words of wisdom, ladies. ( May I assume you're ladies? If not, I'm available:D) Especially the roses, you are so right.

Does anyone have any suggestions for horsey movies so we don't end up spending V-Day watching reality TV? I probably need a couple of alternatives because everything is always out around here. No Netflix or cable at either SO's or my place, unfortunately. (We spend it all on the horses:lol:!)

[Romany]

Search off-course - there have been a few discussions about horsey movies.

The Man From Snowy River is a good start!

Black Beauty (the one with Sean Bean) is another.

[allpurpose]

You guys are the greatest!

RT66Kix--the stock ties are beautiful. I will PM you.

allpurpose and chief2--great words of wisdom, ladies. ( May I assume you're ladies? If not, I'm available:D) Especially the roses, you are so right.

Does anyone have any suggestions for horsey movies so we don't end up spending V-Day watching reality TV? I probably need a couple of alternatives because everything is always out around here. No Netflix or cable at either SO's or my place, unfortunately. (We spend it all on the horses:lol:!)

Suggestions for horsey movies:

National Velvet (with Mickey Rooney and La Liz Taylor)
Black Beauty (best on HD wide-screen. The scenery and horseflesh are breathtaking!)
Hidalgo
Seabiscuit

DO tell us what you decide to do and how the evening went with Mr. Fox Hunter...dying to know. ;)

[Ware Whip!]

One can never have too many stocks, RT66Kix, what clever ideas!

I can recomend this B&B, highly.

http://www.goodstone.com/home.html


HVD.