HighOffleyStud Competitors

At Horseware, our mission is to “Make Life Better”. Everyday we come to work to try and make life better for the horse, the rider, our retail partners, our employees and the world. The company was founded in 1985 out of the necessity to make life better for the horse. Back then we had a very simple philosophy: “If you could send a man to the moon, we could make a horse rug that that didn’t leak, didn’t make the horse sweat and didn’t move when the horse rolled, and so the Rambo original rug was born”. Today, we are the global brand leader in horse rugs and equine products, selling to over 70 countries worldwide with more than 300 employees.

World famous for raising the bar in safety, Charles Owen is a leading British manufacturer of riding helmets. When Charles Owen himself founded the company in 1911, his mission was to make products for a safer world. Now under the direction of Charles Owen’s great-grandson, the mission has remained the same, but has extended its reach to all parts of the globe. All of our products are manufactured in our state of the art factory in North Wales. Inside the huge space, workers are organised into small teams that create the product from start to finish. Quality is paramount, as any small error could cause a life threatening defect. Getting it right the first time, every time is the mantra of the production team. With many companies finding it increasingly difficult to manufacture in Great Britain, Charles Owen has bucked the trend and announced its exciting expansion programme that includes the construction of an impressive new warehouse. In 2011 Charles Owen celebrated its centenary by creating the largest equestrian helmet manufacturer in the UK. The expansion enables the company to continue to grow its business globally, as the already internationally recognised brand exports nearly 70% of its British made products worldwide. The now 80,000 square foot premises are situated on Croesfoel Industrial Park, Wrexham. Remember, if it says Charles Owen on the inside, then its made in the UK.

With over 50 years of experience, Shires Equestrian is one of the leading names in the equestrian industry. From humble beginnings, the company has evolved into a trusted household brand. Founded in 1968, the company has grown over the years but remains a family-owned business. Starting out by making rugs on a single sewing machine, Shires now has a team of in-house designers and employs approximately 400 people in their factory to keep up with demand. Granted the Royal Warrant in 2009 by HM The Queen, Shires are dedicated to sustainability and ethical best practice. With complete control over the design, raw material and manufacture process, Shires make quality products that are trusted by riders.