Favorite Small Businesses

A lot of my favorites have already been mentioned.

I love and have used with success:
Hay, Where’s That Blue Stuff? (all products they carry).
Galloping Graphis - cutest stickers, can customize. Waiting for the mimosa t-shirt to come out. :smiley:
Braids N Bonnets - Kayla is super nice. Her bonnets are gorgeous, as well.

Have you guys checked out:
Mane Jane - amazing spur straps
Custom Cavallo - nice boots, and they are branching out with all kinds of fun stuff, even feed now!
K Marie Equestrian - adorable bags
Shop Hunt Club - amazing belts - love love
One Horse Threads - very cute T’s

Found them all on instagram

I love Sucker Pads! https://www.facebook.com/SUCKERS-847671008607053/

I have four custom made pads from her. I love them. I like whimsical pads. Here is my newest:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pdig2f3pbmpfr5a/20151010_161104.jpg?dl=0 (I love Minions.)

But basically, you pick any fabric you want, and she’ll make a custom pad for you! Two big, enthusiastic thumbs up! Check out her work on the FB link above.

ETA: Here is my Monster’s Inc. pad:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8wy21dtlw5sq5m/2015-01-25%2011.46.18.jpg?dl=0 (my other two are Olaf from Frozen and one I made for my husband of the Star Trek logo. Can you tell a theme here? :))

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I recently learned of Riding Warehouse on here (http://www.ridingwarehouse.com/) - super service, friendly, quick shipment![/QUOTE]

I also love RW - their customer service is great

If the Bonnet fits- same quality and variety of options as DLC, at less than half the price

Herbal Horse- I use so much of her stuff on me and the horse’s get some too :wink:

Gary Mundy- Bought 2 pairs of stirrup leathers earlier this year, loved them so much I’m stocking up! Just bought another 4… can’t beat the prices OR the quality

Gotta try HSLC…

Giddy-Up Goodies!!! I love them. The boxes have the best treats. I ride a lot of picky warmbloods and it’s fun seeing which horses like which treats. They all have been a hit so far though. It’s not just horse stuff, the boxes have useful things for riders too. giddy-upgoodies.com

cowgirls kitchen for amazing home made treats
gary mundy for leathers
lucky braids for advice and great products

StreamHorseTV.com – website that lists horse show livestreams and links to them. Company was started by a friend of mine and I help run it.

Giddy-Up Goodies – they advertise with us, and their boxes are absolutely awesome.

Indy Equestrian – great new tack shop, run by another COTHer.

HorseBackReads.com – website that’s run by a group of equine authors. You can buy their books on the site.

Tucker Tweed – fashionable but reasonably-priced handbags.

I Sell Tack – high end used saddles.

AM Kroop and Sons, Inc. for paddock boots
The Tack Room in Camden, SC for all the usual things
Riding Warehouse
The Clothes Horse
Exceptional Equestrian for higher end apparel
Bit O Britain for the unique items they have now and then
Halter Tags

Personally preppy
20x60
Ps of Sweden

Journeymen Saddlers - tack repair, leatherwork
Bowdangles - show bows

My own small business is somewhat new and not known but here it is:
http://thepaintingpony.com/

Mostly gifty things for horse people but I also have art originals for sale as well. My stuff is not found anywhere else so it’s great for people looking for something unique and original. :slight_smile:

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StreamHorseTV.com – website that lists horse show livestreams and links to them. Company was started by a friend of mine and I help run it.

Giddy-Up Goodies – they advertise with us, and their boxes are absolutely awesome.

Indy Equestrian – great new tack shop, run by another COTHer.

HorseBackReads.com – website that’s run by a group of equine authors. You can buy their books on the site.

Tucker Tweed – fashionable but reasonably-priced handbags.

I Sell Tack – high end used saddles.[/QUOTE]

I love StreamHorseTV.com–not only is it great for livestreaming of a huge and varied number of events, its Twitter feed is a must for updates and horse show-related news around the country.

I’m not an official member of HorseBackReads but my books have been reviewed by its authors. It’s a wonderful resource and I highly recommend ‘liking’ them on Facebook.

Count me as another fan (and Instagram and Twitter follower) of Galloping Graphics–what a talented artist! And such a clever concept (personalized stickers and logos with your horse’s image).

The Plaid Horse is a great magazine as well as a great resource on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

handyhunterboutique.com

Equestrian belts, headbands, and other great apparel and gifts!

Middleburg Jump works!!

Just bought a couple sets of schooling standards, builder was friendly and knowledgeable, prices were reasonable, quality of craftsmanship was excellent. They are a new company in located in Middleburg. Definitely worth looking into. PM me for details.

Dog and pony show

So many neat things for horses people and dogs!!

http://dog-pony-show.myshopify.com/

Deco Pony-- totes, handbags, custom picture stall guards and bridle boards for shows. Really stylish, great local gal makes them. Great quality too!

Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel…BEST riding pants EVER!!! Comfortable, affordable and best of all FUN FUN FUN colors (and show tan too) and some with BLING too!!! They come in all sizes from kids to adults!!! Full seat and knee patch, and they are now sock bottom.
This is a Mom daughter business…or I should say a daughter business as it was started by a then 9 year old who was frustrated they didn’t have white jods for her to show dressage in, so she set out to make them. The Customer Service is TOP NOTCH!!!
My daughters pants are worn daily, and washed all the time. I do not put them in the dryer. She is 6 and not very easy on her pants because she plays in them as well. They have held up to all her rigorous activities and my washings with no problems.
I HIGHLY recommend this company!!!

My first thought was Gary Mundy, then Suckerpads, then HSLC, and then Clever With Leather (all kinds of fun leather goodies). But the one that I haven’t seen mentioned yet, Danzig Brothers for leather halters. I ordered 2 this spring for bestie’s birthday. They custom sized one for FREE. Absolutely gorgeous work, fast turnaround, and insanely reasonable pricing. I will never buy another halter anywhere else.

Higher Standards and Lucky Braids are two of my favourites for sure! :slight_smile: