Small business - recommendations!

[Jo]

In light of the negative changes from some of our favorite large vendors, I thought perhaps we could offer up our recommendations for small businesses that offer quality products and outstanding customer service…

My top three:

–edited out one of my originals–

http://horsehairjewelry.weebly.com/ - Tracy is a poster here on COTH and made a keychain and bracelet from my heart horse’s tail after she passed away last year. They are simply breathtaking and Tracy is a doll to work with.

http://twosocksdesigns.com/ - Sydney has the cutest designs to embroider on saddle pads, gear bags, etc. Her FB page shows some of the work she’s done - today’s was a “Finding Nemo” pad that is simply precious!!!

[Bluey]

I will add equiglass:

http://www.equiglas.com/

She made a beautiful stained glass ornament with our veterinarian’s logo for a Christmas present.

[laskiblue]

The Equiglas site is wonderful! Now I’m wanting a custom stained glass head study of my Appy mare and a panel of my beloved Basenji queen who passed away last September.

[Jo]

Bumping… I can’t believe no one else has any recommendations!!!

[Blugal]

Bumping this old thread because I remember there being one with COTHers who make things - like soap and stained glass ornaments. Would be great to support fellow COTHers while Christmas shopping.

[Jo]

A friend of mine is now making hand-made wooden equine accessories. The grooming boxes are my personal favorite! You can essentially custom design yours - size, type, stain, number of dividers, etc. and they all turn out beautifully. You can also order a custom brass plate for personalization if you want!

http://www.rosehillstables.com/rose-hill-equestrian-woodworks/

[pony4me]

Ladies’ sized coveralls that actually look good and are warm.

www.glamouralls.com.

I have a pair. Fast shipping, and they are well-made.

[mjs8]

I love these designs for halter and bridle tags! Her products are super cute and hand made. Highly recommend Nice Filly - Kristen does a great job!

http://www.nicefilly.com/#!equine-gifts/c1qwe

[eventgroupie2]

Thanks for all the kind words about Equiglas!
Here is a link to many COTH businesses
http://www.mightythoroughbredclique.com/coth_artisans.html

[Frizzle]

Higher Standards Custom Leather Care, Polar Square Designs, Dapplebay, Faibel Farms <—All COTHers, all fantastic businesses!

[tua37516]

Not to toot my own horn, but I have started my own small business doing custom horse grooming brushes. Still time to do a few more Xmas orders! Great for trainer gifts or your horse friend who has everything. Can do barn colors or create fun designs.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePersonalizedPony?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[UlysMom]

The Horse’s Glass
http://www.thehorsesglass.com/

I saw the one that was ordered as a surprise for my friend’s birthday. I took the pics of her Andy and I have to say the painting is fabulous! Especially with all of his dapples and swirls. She captured his image beautifully.

She has a pretty long wait list, since she has a “real job” too. But I think the wait is worth it. I’m going to be ordering one for another friend to have ready for her birthday next year.

[tua37516]

[QUOTE=Jo;7851935]
A friend of mine is now making hand-made wooden equine accessories. The grooming boxes are my personal favorite! You can essentially custom design yours - size, type, stain, number of dividers, etc. and they all turn out beautifully. You can also order a custom brass plate for personalization if you want!

http://www.rosehillstables.com/rose-hill-equestrian-woodworks/[/QUOTE]

I’d be interested in partnering with your friend- she is making grooming totes and i am making hand painted grooming brushes! I’d really like to get unfinished hand painted totes so that they could be customized to match!

[blondejumper]

Definitely recommend Pony Locks for horse hair jewelry! The owner Penny is great and the quality of her jewelry is amazing!

www.ponylocks.com

[Jo]

[QUOTE=tua37516;7857790]
I’d be interested in partnering with your friend- she is making grooming totes and i am making hand painted grooming brushes! I’d really like to get unfinished hand painted totes so that they could be customized to match![/QUOTE]

Hi! PM me and I’ll put you in touch - he would love that.

[scubed]

http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?418809-COTH-Artisan-Page is a listing of COTH artisans. Also, http://www.higherstandardsleathercare.com/ if they aren’t there yet and http://www.graycodesigns.com/index.html

[Jo]

tau - check your PMs