[WendellsGirl]

I'm looking to order something for the barn family group for Christmas with the barn logo on it. Has anyone received a logo gift that was unique, useful, tasteful but not a small fortune? I did nice big stoneware logo mugs a few years ago. I was looking into stainless water bottles since everyone seems to have those in hand now at lessons, but I was hoping for something more original. I looked through several websites, but nothing is jumping out.
We're a small lesson/training barn, some have their own horses, some ride schoolies, some show, some do not.

[Superminion]

I won a toaster one year. Don't hand out toasters.

It all depends on your price range. I got a set of coasters one year that were really nice. I love having them around the house! You could possibly do nice wooden picture frames as well, but that could get pricey.

[Jo]

Do you have a logo already? You could load it onto CafePress and see what they are currently offering. One year, we did mugs and bumper stickers - a big hit.

[Dad Said Not To]

My favorites are a down vest and a fleece pullover embroidered with the barn logo. I moved and left that barn four years ago, but still wear both items often in the fall/winter/early spring.

[eventgroupie2]

Don't know how much you want to spend, but I do stained glass barn logos. visit www.equiglas.com if interested

[shakeytails]

I'm a big fan of polo shirts, embroidered with farm logo. A quick search turned up this place for color polos around $10 each- shirt for about $6, embroidery for about $4. I didn't read the fine print, so for smaller quantities price may be a bit higher.

[WendellsGirl]

Wow, the prices on that site are great! I hadn't found that one in my searches - thanks!

[bits619]

Polo shirts are classic, long sleeve ones are really nice too. A friend of mine got us bridesmaids embroidered soft sided coolers that looked like purses for a bridesmaid gift. They aren't big but hold a few beers... err sodas.

[eponacelt]

I had a barn owner make travel coffee mugs with their farm logo one year. I still use that coffee mug!

Love the water bottle is as well.

[andy825]

I got a really nice, big, heavy duty canvas tote (LL Bean style) a few years ago that I love. I use it for grocery shopping, and its great for carrying show stuff to ringside as well.

[ReSomething]

I'm a big fan of t-shirts or other clothing - always useable.

[tabula rashah]

One year I had the barn logo embroidered on nice hand towels and then had a grommet put in one end so they were hang-able. People loved their personalized rub rags for showing and they got lots of compliments on them at shows.

[HungarianHippo]

how about photo frames w/ engraved Brass plaque with logo and each horse's name?

[Big_Grey_hunter]

Polos, bag in barn colors for taking to shows (a lot of people used them to put clean saddle pads, girths, and wraps for shows), saddle pads, stall bag.

[Bluey]

They make metal hoof picks with logos or brands on them for a few dollars each.

I think a stained glass window ornament with the barn logo would be different, very pretty and something clients could enjoy for years to come.

[flashwhitelock]

6 pack cooler. They end up going everywhere and are definitely enjoyed and noticed. 'The 6 pack size is perfect for a lunch or just some drinks. We usually use Embroidme but I've also done some with Frog hollow.
good luck.

[clanter]

we give away lock blade pocket knifes with our company logo/name... they cost about $1.00 each

[Simbalism]

In the years I rode/boarded with my trainer(smallish barn- max 20ish horses) we had a variety of items as Christmas gifts. I have several different schooling pads, a nice towel that I use in my grooming bag, a nice plastic mesh carry all bag that is big enough for me to throw my helmet, chaps, bridle, saddle pads, horse boots in if I trailer with someone else(vs using my trailer), picture frame, a soft side cooler, a wind breaker-ish pull over golf shirt, baseball cap, a grooming halter with horse name plate on it, a sweatshirt.

[SMF11]

My trainer gives out Lands End shirts embroidered with her farm logo to boarders every Christmas. The styles vary year to year.

I would have thought if you are giving out logo-ed gifts you'd want them to do double duty: be a kind of thank you to your clients and also marketing. For the marketing angle I'd pick something, like the shirts or the grooming rag, that other horsepeople would see.

[Tobias]

Grooming rag sounds great!!!! I personally would love one if I had a horse, and boarded at a place like that. I would wear it with pride on my belt at a show.

I have a friend who does embroidery, not a full on business, but just a hobby from home, she is really good, and may be reasonably priced. I can ask her, if you would be interested. She just embroidered personalized towels for me for my birthday. They are beautiful!!!