Equestrian Christmas Tree Decor Ideas for a Classic Holiday Look

If you love horses or just love the look of plaid, velvet, and vintage-inspired details, an equestrian-themed Christmas tree is such a pretty idea. Think little horse ornaments, skinny velvet bows, and a few metallic accents mixed in with your everyday Christmas decor.

You don’t need to buy an entirely new set of decorations, either. A few horse-inspired pieces and some ribbon can change the whole look.

Pick Your Colors

Burgundy, navy, and hunter green are classic choices for this style. But I also love the idea of dusty blue, chocolate brown, and silver if you want something a little softer.

Pick a few colors and repeat them throughout the tree. That makes it easier to mix ornaments you already own with a few new finds.

Add Horse Ornaments

Start with a handful of horse ornaments spread throughout the branches. Wooden horses, silver silhouettes, and vintage-style rocking horses would all work.

They don’t need to match perfectly. Mixing a few styles makes the tree feel more personal.

Tie on Skinny Velvet Bows

This is probably my favorite detail. Small velvet bows add so much without covering up the tree.

Try chocolate brown ribbon with dusty blue ornaments, or burgundy velvet with navy plaid. Tie the bows directly onto the branches and leave the tails a little uneven for a relaxed look.

You could also tuck in a few pieces of plaid ribbon if you want more of that traditional equestrian feel.

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Mix in Simple Ornaments

You don’t need every ornament to fit the horse theme. Fill in the rest of the tree with simple glass balls, pinecones, and silver or gold accents.

I’d use a mix of matte and shiny finishes, with a few larger ornaments tucked farther into the branches. Leave some greenery showing so the special pieces stand out.

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Add a Few Finishing Touches

Small horseshoe or riding boot ornaments would be cute additions, but just a few will do. Finish the top with a velvet bow and add a woven collar or simple skirt at the base.

For the gifts underneath, try kraft paper or a subtle plaid with matching velvet ribbon. A little horse ornament tied onto a package would make a cute keepsake, too.

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The whole idea is to mix a few equestrian touches with Christmas decor you already love. It doesn’t have to be perfectly coordinated to look beautiful.