With less than 100 days until Christmas, it’s time to get your hands on one of the best Advent calendars for horses before they’re sold out. Everyone loves the Christmas countdown and what better way to do this than treating your steed to one of the best Advent calendars for horses and treating yourself to a horsey advent calendar for humans. (And if you’ve got a dog, you’ll be pleased to know we’ve also selected the best Advent calendars for dogs, too!)
We’ve rounded up advent calendars for all ages – and we’ve even included a few fill-your-own that can be used year after year. Whatever you choose, we think the happiness they bring every morning or evening is worth every penny.
Best advent calendars for horses
Stud Muffins Advent Calendar
You can be sure your horse will look forward to his daily treat with this Advent calendar.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Lincoln Thelwell Christmas Advent Calendar
Always a favourite, this Thelwell calendar has two Ponio Carrot Chip Cookies behind each door.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
Crunchits Charity Advent Calendar
With all net proceeds going to Redwings Horse Sanctuary and international charity, Brooke, this Advent calendar is the perfect way to please your pony while supporting both charity’s work to helping horses and donkeys in need.
In the UK? View now at ebay.co.uk
Maxima Mix ‘N’ Munch Advent Calendar
The calendar contains natural horse treats with no molasses, soya or artificial flavours and colourings. There are two treats behind each door in four limited edition flavours that are not usually available in the UK – kiwi, wild fruit, apricot-peach and beetroot.
In the UK? View now at ebay.co.uk
Personalised Pets Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
This tree has 24 little pouches with horse heads printed on them, which can come empty or treat-filled – it’s up to you!
In the UK? View now at etsy.com
Lincoln Snowman Advent Calendar
This gorgeous 24-door calendar has two Lincoln herb stix treats behind each door.
In the UK? View now at pedleys-pony-to-paddock.com or ebay.co.uk
Lincoln Merry Christmas Herb Stix Advent Calendar
Another with two Herb Stix behind this door, this calendar has a cute design that is perfect for pony-mad kids and adults alike.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
Best horse Advent calendars for humans
Playmobil Horse Farm Advent Calendar
This Advent calendar has figures, horses, animals and accessories behind every door. It has 125 pieces in total, which is plenty for a fun play scene.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Breyer Craftin’ ’Til Christmas Advent Calendar
This advent calendar contains everything you need to create four Breyer models.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Craze Galupy Unicorn Advent Calendar
Perfect for a unicorn-lover, this Advent calendar is filled with unicorn figures and accessories.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Personalised Rocking Horse Advent Calendar
Fill the pockets of this personalised Advent calendar every year.
In the UK? View now at notonthehighstreet.com
Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar
Behind each door is a fun Schleich model or accessory.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Large Traditional German Advent Calendar
This large advent calendar will be loved by all.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
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