The Gaitpost

How to please your man…

…this Christmas!

They’re tricky at the best of times but Christmas present buying for the men in our lives sure ain’t easy. Hopefully we can help with these ideas…

	Mark The Field Bag from Millican, £95 We stumbled across these gorgeous bags at Badminton and loved the vibe of this Cumbrian company. Check out www.homeofmillican.com to see the full range.

	Since I discovered Emmett’s beautiful shirts a few years ago, there has always been a box under the tree for my lucky hubby. Steeply priced but the quality is superb. Muted green brush cotton, regular fit, 3125 from Emmett

	Hotrox Electric Handwarmer £19.99 from Lakeland The modern answer to the age-old problem of chilly mitts, this rechargeable electric hand warmer charges via a PC’s USB port and can then be turned on and off when you need it. Taking just 15 seconds to warm up, it has two settings, staying warm for up to 6 hours on medium and 3 hours on hot. USB cable incl.

	The debut thriller by Toby Vintcent described by Murray Walker as :“A great plot … a great read … I couldn’t put it down.” Driven is for mainstream thriller readers as much as it is for F1 fans. Over and beyond the wheel-to-wheel racing, big crashes and high-speed drama, the storyline includes sabotage, greed, skulduggery, subterfuge, industrial espionage, a courtroom showdown, and a volatile love affair. A binge for thriller readers! Available on Amazon UK for £10.31

	Who wouldn’t love a set of these 100% Fine Bone English China mugs with your racing colours on from the Racing Silks Collection by the super talented Susan Rose. Have a look at her website – anything can be bespoked and isn’t limited to racing silks, why not your use XC colours or a portrait of your horse. Click here for more info

	Got a gadget man in the house? We love this! No more freezing your bits off with this magnetic windscreen cover from www.qwerkity.com £9.99

	Snow Grabber Mat – also from www.qwerkity.com – great idea to keep handy just in case (2 per pack £19.99)

	You can always rely on Sipsmith for delicious flavours and the bottles look fab too. This Damson Vodka would be a welcome thank you for all your vet or farrier’s hard work his year. £24 from Majestic

	If you have to drag your other half to a show, why not make sure he gets some good grub on the way home with Hugh Cantlie’s brilliant Near the Motorways book – a useful guide filled with ideas for avoiding the service stations and finding personally vetted pubs, restaurants, hotels and tea rooms all 5 minutes from the motorway. A great gift to stick in his stocking. £14.15 from Amazon

	If money were no object what man wouldn’t adore Bremont’s jaw droppingly gorgeous Wright Flyer watch, the ultimate aviation watch, incorporating original material from the 1903 Wright Flyer, plus its first unique movement. Read the full fascinating story about this stunning watch and why it is such an incredible creation. www.bremont.com

	Coupe Stack – The Champagne Tower Share a celebration with friends over the festive season and enjoy a fizzy tipple out of a coupe glass. Stacked eight high the Coupe Stack allows you to pour a tower of champagne which will excite and baffle your friends and add to the enjoyment of any evening. £70.00 from Coupe Stack

	Predictable to give a man a scarf for Christmas, but this one really is lovely. 100% pure wool and can easily oscillate between town and country. A good scarf is often underestimated, so check this one out. £36.00 from Lizzie B

	Pucket – I know it’s been around for a while now, but the enjoyment not to mention competitiveness of this games never ceases to amaze. Worth investing in – a household must as it guarantees hours of entertainment for all ages away from television. £40.00 from ET Games