Present ideas for my amazing instructor?

[Julia0803]

Wondering if anyone had any good ideas for a really nice present for our instructor? Budget up to £100. She is amazing and has helped us so much over the past year, and has gone above and beyond for us so I would really like to get her something really nice.

Obviously she works with horses and is therefore outdoors a lot, so needs to be warm/dry/comfortable. She dresses well/always looks smart. She does BE with her horse and some BD too.

I was thinking some super nice winter breeches but I’m not 100% sure on size/fit/personal preference and I think most would be significantly over budget (which would be ok if I was certain they were what wanted/exactly to her taste but it’s an expensive gamble if not) She has quite a collection of nice pads etc but not really into full on matchy matchy. (It’s a running joke that when she turns up to dressage camp etc she’s the odd one out not being colour coordinated!)

I asked her mum to make subtle enquiries for me but she didn’t come back with much, suggested some really nice socks! 😂

Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thank you

 

[Trinket12]

What about a gift card to a favourite store? That way she could use it in the sales and probably get a bit more bang for her buck and you could add a nice bottle of something if you want her to have a gift to open?

 

[fabbydo]

Voucher for dinner at a nice restaurant?

 

[Nicnac]

A really good warm base layer if she's outside teaching a lot. Noble Outfitters or similar and a posh headband or hat - from Amelia Jane or similar?

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Wondering if anyone had any good ideas for a really nice present for our instructor? Budget up to £100. She is amazing and has helped us so much over the past year, and has gone above and beyond for us so I would really like to get her something really nice.

Obviously she works with horses and is therefore outdoors a lot, so needs to be warm/dry/comfortable. She dresses well/always looks smart. She does BE with her horse and some BD too.

I was thinking some super nice winter breeches but I’m not 100% sure on size/fit/personal preference and I think most would be significantly over budget (which would be ok if I was certain they were what wanted/exactly to her taste but it’s an expensive gamble if not) She has quite a collection of nice pads etc but not really into full on matchy matchy. (It’s a running joke that when she turns up to dressage camp etc she’s the odd one out not being colour coordinated!)

I asked her mum to make subtle enquiries for me but she didn’t come back with much, suggested some really nice socks! 😂

Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thank you

You could treat her to massage or spa day

 

[Walnuts]

You are a thoughtful person

 

[Denbob]

My instructor is getting a bottle of gin to drink away the stress of dealing with me and beastie!

Seriously though I second a nice warm base layer (mine is from mountain warehouse and is amazing) and maybe some underhat earwarmers and a headband.

 

[madamebonnie]

How about one of the saddle covers from Finer Equine. They look super smart and amazing quality.

 

[TPO]

A watch or piece of jewellery (Hi ho silver? )
Voucher for a photo shoot with her horse
Meal vouchers for nice restaurant
A nice stock and stock pin
Framed picture from one of her events
A BE year planner for 2019
Lots of warm socks
Nice hat/glove/scarf set
Pamper set
Alcohol!

 

[pansymouse]

M&S have some lovely cashmere polo neck jumpers (£89) which she could wear as luxury base layer or for smarter occasions. If you give her it with a gift receipt she can discretely change it if it's not her size, colour or thing.

 

[daffy44]

Firstly, you are so lovely! I'm sure your instructor really appreciates you.

I am a non matchy, always cold trainer, so anything warm is always appreciated, nice scarf, gloves etc are great, as is a gift voucher, because there is almost always something you want/need, alcohol and or chocolates are always appreciated too.

But the thought is the best thing.

 

[Red-1]

I would do a smaller gift like fab gloves, and a voucher for her local saddlers. That way there is something nice (but safe) for now, and whatever she really needs.

Very generous!

 

[teapot]

Warm waterproof gloves

 

[Annagain]

I would go for something non horsey - she probably already has lots of base layers, gloves, hats, scarves etc. I think I'd go for a voucher for a spa day so she can choose when to go and which treatments to have. I've never known anyone to be unhappy with a spa day.

 

[Julia0803]

Thank you all. Trust me, she’s super awesome as a teacher but also she’s kind and generous with her time and advice to anyone who asks for it.

Loads of super ideas. 😊

Off to have a google of the suggestions and run a spa day/vouchers idea via her mum (our yard owner) to see if she thinks she’d like it.

Thank you all!

 

[alainax]

I got my instructor a beautiful Swarovski pen. All business people need a nice pen!


https://www.swarovski.com/en_GB-GB/c-0301/Categories/Accessories/Pens/

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

As someone in a similar position (I drew the top instructor in the yard secret santa) I'm considering a Contigo thermal mug which keeps my hot drinks warm for hours...is this a good idea?

 

[splashgirl45]

As someone in a similar position (I drew the top instructor in the yard secret santa) I'm considering a Contigo thermal mug which keeps my hot drinks warm for hours...is this a good idea?

yes, ive got one and took it when i was writing for a dressage judge for 4 1/2 hours non stop. it was really easy to have a quick slurp while writing.and it stayed hot till the end.