To others' this may seem a 'strange' gift, but for me, it was THE most!
About four years' previously, I had started learning to horse-ride, at a very young age.
When my parents' realised it wasn't just a 'fad' with me, they bought me a set of plaited leather reins! They're so comfortable to use & have strength in 'pulling-up' power!
So each birthday & Xmas, then on, got a horse-related item. Saddle Blankets, Headstall, Saddle, gallons of liquid Leather Care! I was in heaven!
That was over fifty years' ago, & I'm still riding.
Never did get over being the typical 'horse crazy' girl! But I love it still!