DESIGNED and made in Wicklow, the portable SaddleDock is a thoughtful gift for riders at home and on the move.

Christmas presents for horse people don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the most welcome gift is something that solves an everyday problem, such as finding somewhere to put your saddle while getting your horse ready.

Equibuff’s SaddleDock is a handmade portable saddle holder created with convenience in mind. It keeps your saddle off the ground and close at hand, leaving your hands free for grooming and tacking up.

At the yard, attach it to a suitable secure fixing inside or outside your stable. For those who keep their horses at grass, it can be secured around a suitable gate or tree, providing a handy place for your saddle while you prepare to ride.

Its compact size also makes it convenient to keep in the car. Whether heading to a lesson, a competition or a day out, you can take it along and attach it to a suitable point inside or outside your horsebox once parked.

The SaddleDock grew from Irish horse owner and Equibuff founder Niamh Jenning’s experience of everyday equestrian life. First developed in 2023, it went through two years of testing and improvements before launch.

For a riding friend, a busy horse owner or someone who appreciates useful Irish-made gifts, it offers a practical addition to their kit that can earn its place long after the Christmas decorations come down.

The SaddleDock is priced at €29, with optional customisation available for an additional €10. Colours and quantities are subject to availability.

Web: equibuff.ie

To enter our Christmas competition, simply answer this question:

In which Irish county is the SaddleDock designed and made?

  • A. Wicklow
  • B. Galway
  • C. Donegal

    • Enter at fieldcomp@theirishfield.ie by December 18, providing your answer, name and contact details. Winners will be contacted on Christmas Eve.

    Open to residents of the island of Ireland aged 18 or over. One entry per person. Two winners will be selected at random from the correct entries received before the closing date. Each winner will receive one standard SaddleDock, with colour subject to availability.

    Best of luck to all our readers!