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"We embrace the muddy reality of animal ownership - and we do it in full colour!"

Handmade in the UK

Made by hand, one at a time

Waterproof & Stink-proof

Mud, rain & sweat wipe straight off

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Rein Ready

Bitless Headcollar Adapter

Be ready to ride in seconds!

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A chestnut horse wearing a purple headcollar fitted with a pastel purple Rein Ready bitless adapter, with a rein clipped to the O-ring under the chin.

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Liberty Neck Rope

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Your journey to bridleless starts here.

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A chestnut horse looking out over a misty field at sunrise, wearing a pale blue Bridleless Liberty Neck Rope

Life In Full Colour

Cartoon of Sophia clinging on, gritted teeth, as her bay ex-racehorse Fizz bucks, wearing a pink neck strap

Why I Never Ride Without A Neck Strap

October 22, 2026

The thing you grab when you're not sure. Why I feel odd riding without a neck strap, the very bouncy ex-racehorse it kept me on, and who it's for.

Sophia at her workbench measuring a strip of colourful BioThane with a ruler, surrounded by rolls of BioThane and coils of rope.

What Actually Goes Into A Custom Headcollar

September 23, 2026

You have seen 'custom' on a headcollar, but what does it actually mean, and what goes into one? A look inside a made-to-measure BioThane and rope headcollar, handmade by me...

A cartoon on a snowy day of a big hairy cob standing happily with no rug on beside a skinny little Welsh pony bundled up in rugs, grumpily saying I'm still cold.

How To Choose The Right Horse Rug (And Why Your Horse Knows Best)

September 19, 2026

That first proper nip in the air means one thing: rug season. Here is a simple guide to weights and temperatures, turnout versus stable, why your horse knows better than...

Cartoon of a chestnut horse dragging its handler towards a patch of grass while she leans back with her heels dug in, boots skidding, with a thought bubble reading Sorry? Did you say something?

My Horse Doesn't Listen To Me: Where To Actually Start

September 13, 2026

Barging at the gate, dragging you to the grass, treading on your feet like you are not even there. If your horse does not seem to listen, the answer is...