Does this actually exist? Minority-owned equestrian clothing brands in the US

[muirneen]

Are there any minority-owned or Asian-owned equestrian apparel brands? I am writing a press release for an equestrian clothing line, and I can’t seem to find information on minority-owned brands. Does this actually exist? I want to present factual information in the press release.

[hoopoe]

the only thing I can think of, and it is not what you are seeking, I suspect, is Kerrits. Female originated for female riders.

[Moneypitt]

Ariat was originally a female owned company.

There are many female owned equestrian wear and tack companies.

Five Star Tack was female owned.

As far as races of those females? I have no idea.

[StormyDay]

Many equestrian companies are female owned. There are quite a few POC owned companies too, but it’s not something advertised or made a point of.

[muirneen]

Thanks! I love all the women-owned businesses. Let me know if you come across any minority-owned equestrians brands.

[muirneen]

I love all the women-owned businesses. Do you have any examples of POC-owned equestrian apparel companies?

[blondewithchrome]

solid citizen equestrian may be. I believe the owner is Japanese-American.

[muirneen]

Thank you! I’ll do research on the company. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[blondewithchrome]

Of course! Also women owned

[halla]

You might want to browse Instagram some, there are a couple Black equestrian pages and I know I’ve seen them profile some companies but I can’t remember specific names. Polo companies would be another place to look.

[QuestionMark]

I don’t think Ariat is minority-owned, but they are currently (or at least recently) sponsoring Brianna Noble, the Bay Area BLM protest rider.

Brianna Noble Article

[LexInVA]

Robert Dover has one, but it’s stillborn due to lack of actual product. He wanted to put out Vegan cruelty-free tack and apparel made from natural plant-based materials and the chosen materials and manufacturing capabilities just didn’t work out.

[EsqEquestrian]

Solid citizen has some really great pieces. I own several of her tops and the quality is on point.

[muirneen]

Thanks, @halla!

[muirneen]

Thanks, @EsqEquestrian! What is the price point for their tops?

[muirneen]

Thanks for sharing, @LexInVA! A very interesting concept for an equestrian clothing line.

[muirneen]

Thanks for sharing, @QuestionMark! They are woman-owned!

[Moneypitt]

Ariat was originally owned by two women but the company was sold about a decade ago to the Fisher Family. The Fisher Family that started Gap Corporation. Think the sons run things now. They are Jewish; if that meets the ethnic criteria?

[muirneen]

Thanks for your note! I’m looking more for minority founder/current owners.

[halla]

I just ran across this company: https://rivieraequisports.com/