Eqco is the place to come if you're looking for beautiful customisable and matching pieces for your Welcome to Eqco, the British equestrian brand!
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We design, make and sell beautiful, practical and superior quality stock and customised textile products for horses and horse riders. Everything is made from our base in Hertfordshire with love and care by horse owners and riders. We are a proudly British business, buying the vast majority of our fabric and trimmings from other UK companies. We are an equal opportunities employer paying above living wage and strive to reduce our carbon footprint at every step.
More sale items added: riding skirts this time.
👗 Riding skirt waist sizes small 8-10, medium 12-14, large 16-18.
Ts and Cs of sale again:
Payment by paypal to [email protected]
Payment must be made at the time of saying you want the item - we can't hold or reserve things.
Can also do bank transfers.
All standard sizes with standard saddle cut outs and straps for quarter sheets. Riding skirts are made for height around 5'5".
Stock sale time!
More mesh quarter sheets, riding skirts and waterproof quarter sheets to come.
Payment by paypal to [email protected]
Payment must be made at the time of saying you want the item - we can't hold or reserve things.
Can also do bank transfers.
All standard sizes with standard saddle cut outs and straps for quarter sheets. Riding skirts are made for height around 5'5".
Riding skirt waist sizes small 8-10, medium 12-14, large 16-18.
Who's feeling spendy?
Since it's pay day tomorrow/this weekend/soon, we'd love to give you £15 off when you spend £75 until Monday.
Code is TAKE15
What are you going to get???
What the heck is going on with the weather?
This morning I was in shorts and now I'm huddling under blankets on the sofa about to put my winter duvet back on.
Have some neon ears to brighten things up :)
Apologies, this is a cheesey gratitude post.
I was in and out of A&E and then ‘normal’ hospital again for a few days last week and - now I’m getting better - I’m feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for friends and animals and to you wonderful lot for being so kind and patient with your orders.
I owe a few of you various items and will get them made as soon as possible. Hoping to get back to sewing tomorrow.
So, hug the ones you love and tell them how much they mean to you.
Big love
Jess
Lovely customer Pip sent in these photos of her out hacking in her pink Pretty Visible zip up top.
She said “Finally got myself organised and took a few selfies in my fab hi-viz zipped top. I love it. Just perfect for the cooler summer days that we’re having at the moment and numerous people that we have met when out and about have commented on how well we can be seen.
Everyone should have one of these fab tops!”
Thank you so much Pip!
This is possibly a post for the more seasoned riders amongst us (I started out in the 80s!!!).
I've seen quite a few nostalgia posts recently and wondered which - now discontinued or out of style - equestrian products you'd like to bring back and why.
For me it would be corduroy jodhpurs because they made me feel like part of the 'in' crowd when everyone else had them. And - for the horse - those flappy petal overreach boots. Only for the noise they made :)
A few did you knows in case you're new to Eqco.
🇬🇧 I think lots of people know they *should* be buying products from British brands but perhaps aren't really sure why.
Here are just some of many reasons:
✅ small British businesses have a significant impact on the economy - keeping money in the UK helps the country's economy grow and assists in maintaining and creating jobs and valuable, sometimes (definitely in the case of textiles) dying skills
✅ buying locally made products protects the environment by reducing carbon footprints - nothing from Eqco is flown or shipped in from abroad. You're also greatly reducing the risk of buying products made by factories with dubious environmental and employment practises e.g. putting chemicals in waterways and exploiting workers
✅ buying British means buying superior quality products made by skilled craftspeople who are paid a fair wage
Don't forget the Funny Face saddle cover competition!
You've got until tomorrow to submit your entries.
See Monday's post for the details!
Trying to do a live broadcast thing for these
Anyone fancy a bridle bag sample sale this evening? Around 7.30pm when I’m back from the factory.
RRPs £74.99 prices will be between £20 and £40 plus £5 postage.
Question for you...
If you were ordering a purple saddle cover with Union Jack embroidery, which two thread colours would you choose for the Union Jack?
I have other thread colours, too, but am assuming that these will be the most popular (gold, black, silver and white).
Of course don't forget about the funny face picture competition (see post from yesterday).
***Who fancies a little competition?***Win an Eqco saddle cover***
We haven’t run one for a while and I’ve been wanting to do something with funny/silly photos (as always).
Luckily my shoot with Mel and Sal last week gave me the perfect inspiration!
🏆 What’s the prize?
A made-to-order fleece-lined waterproof saddle cover with girth sleeves (if you'd like them), Eqco embroidery and elasticated binding worth £34.99. If you’d like your own embroidery, you can absolutely add this by paying the difference (with or without Eqco mentioned).
✔️💙🟢💜❗️Outer fabric available colours are black, navy, grey, royal blue, purple, red and green.
⚫️🔵🩶🩷 Fleece colour options are black, navy, grey and pink.
Embroidery thread options are many!
Elastic binding is black only.
🗒️ What do you need to do?
👍 Like and share this post and like our page
📸 Upload a picture under this post of your horse pulling a funny or silly face
👯♀️ Tag as many friends as you like - you’ll get an extra entry for every friend you tag who enters after you tag them
📆 Key dates
Entries close at midnight on Friday (14th July, 2023)
The winner will be drawn at random over the weekend and notified via Facebook. They will need to respond within 24 hours otherwise a second winner will be chosen and so on.
Thank you so much to Sal for getting this photo of Mel and me! It's such a rare treat to ride another horse and get a photo to boot!
Product shopping links:
Hoodies https://shorturl.at/kqSX1
Fly veils https://shorturl.at/jsFT3
Hi Everyone,
Happy Friday!
For those who've had quarter sheets from Eqco and either had help with measuring or done it themselves, I wondered if you had any ideas for how I can make the process easier for people? I know some folk still struggle with it so it would be fantastic to hear your thoughts.
Thank you in advance!
🤣 Today I had SO much fun and SO many laughs going to see lovely customers Mel and Sal again. I'm so sorry I didn't make a cake but hope the energy balls came close. 🧁
👗 We had a blast dressing Mel's horse Burt and Sal's horse Pembs up in Eqco stuff and Sal even let me ride Pembs! Thank you so so much, Sal!
🐴 Both the boys are Cleveland Bays, which I think is a nice tie-in with the horses being a now rare British breed and Eqco being THE British equestrian brand :)
📹 Sal got a ton of videos of me and Mel riding together where you can see how much the hi-viz products help when you're riding along a dark, leafy lane. Watch this space for more!
👯♀️ We all know that there's a lot of bitchiness, criticism and back-chat in the horsey world and today was a wonderful reminder to me about the exceptional friendships we can also harvest through horses. People who stick by you through thick and thin, 'get' you more than anyone else can and who make you wet yourself laughing.
So here's a shoutout to all the horsey friends. Big love to you all and keep at it!
ps. if any one person, any duo or group of friends is within half an hour-ish of me in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire and would like to stock up on some discounted Eqco stuff in return for me getting photos (in Eqco stuff and just 'normal' clobber), drop me a line and let's make a plan!
pps. My mind is also racing thinking about doing some kind of themed/fancy-dress-ish photoshoot once every few weeks. Think: wimbledon-theme white quarter sheet with tennis skirt frilled edges 😆 What do you think? Any ideas?
One of today's makes: cute little mesh neck cover in pink with yellow binding and reflective strips.
Shopping link is https://www.eqco.co.uk/collections/neck-covers/products/mesh-hi-viz-neck-cover prices from £29.99 alllllll made in the UK, of COURSE.
I actually have something resembling a size chart for these, too, if you're a bit daunted about measuring up. There are fewer variances in measurements for the neck covers than quarter sheets, which I guess kind of makes sense.
🌂 I think this is the first rainy spell we've had where I've been able to post pictures of our waterproof riding skirts and quarter sheets.
🪡 These are available with a choice of linings to suit the temperature. At this time of year most people will go for mesh - the most lightweight option. The lightweight fabric variety (a lovely polycotton, of course purchased from a UK supplier), is the best option for year-round use.
🥶 As the weather cools down, people tend to opt for a single fleece layer lining.
And for those who - like me - run cold and maybe have reynaulds, a bit of arthritis or whatever makes them colder, the double layer fleece option will really help.
🛍️ We have lots of stock in various colours and sizes and lining options.
Shopping links are
- riding skirt
-- in stock https://www.eqco.co.uk/collections/riding-skirts/products/waterproof-riding-skirt-in-stock
-- made to order https://www.eqco.co.uk/collections/riding-skirts/products/waterproof-riding-skirt-made-to-order
Waterproof quarter sheets https://www.eqco.co.uk/collections/exercise-sheets
Thank you again to Alessandra and Dino for their wonderful modelling.
Remember remember! 15% off ends at midnight tomorrow with code PAYYAY
Hello and welcome to Eqco (pronounced 'echo'), the British Equestrian brand 🇬🇧
All of our products are designed and made by horse riders for horses and riders here in the UK 🐴.
✅ We also buy 99.99% of our materials from fellow British suppliers, many of whom are family-run and small businesses. As you can tell, British manufacturing is a cause close to our heart!
✅ We specialise in superior quality, beautiful and practical textile products for horses and horse riders.
✅ Most of our products can be customised.
🦺 We’re fierce advocates of hi-viz and are desperate for everyone to neon-up so the incidences of equestrian accidents with cars, dogs and so on are (massively) reduced.
📸 We LOVE seeing photos of you and your horses in Eqco garb and also to hear any Eqco stories you have, so don’t hesitate to drop us a line to say hi and whizz a photo over.
See you along for the ride! 🏇🏼
Happy Pride month everyone! I know we're slightly late to the party but it's Pride weekend in London from tomorrow and we're near London.
We made this bespoke quarter sheet and tshirt to celebrate. Huge thanks to Alessandra of Alessandra Grace Dressage and Pixie for their beautiful modelling!
Don't forget we have 15% off everything until Monday, too! Code is PAYYAY
Just. One. More. Day. Left. YOU CAN DO IT! Oh wait - is it just me who's had (having) a tough week?
Anyway, yes you're reading this right - it's freaking fifteen percent off! Yuh-huh! AND no minimum spend. Nada. And until Monday.
Go on, buy some stuff. Treat yourself and your pony (or tack).
Big love
Jess ###
Welcome to Eqco, the home of beautiful British-designed and made textile products for horses and horse riders. We have hundreds of stock and customised made to order products which will keep you, your horse or pony and their tack visible, warm, dry, fly-free and looking spectacular at home and compe...
Another one from lovely customer Mel (thank you again Mel!).
She has a couple of Eqco bridle bags and shows us in this video how she puts her bridle in the bridle bag and secures it.
I actually double the reins up with mine and put them through the hook at the top next to the headpiece, but different strokes for different folks!
Which colour would you choose if you could have any for a bridle bag?
Thank you to lovely customer Orla and her beautiful mare, Khaleesi for modelling Khaleesi’s new hi viz mesh neck cover and sending these photos in! They’re wonderful! 🍾 🥂
Look at lovely customer Mel in her amazing matchy blue lorry, top and Eqco saddle cover, bridle bag and suit carrier. I LOVE this photo! Thank you so so much, Mel for your help with the photos and videos last Friday. And I'll see you for some hay catcher fun before long!
Don't forget the free delivery promo ends this evening. Code is POSTFREE and minimum spend is £50.
I had SUCH a fantastic day today, spending time with lovely customers Bella and Mel, their gorgeous horses, Fern, Chip and Burt. And lemon drizzle cake. Must not forget the lemon drizzle cake 🧁 . Mmmm mmmmmmmmm. Even though Fern wouldn't touch it and Chip spat it out. Burt got over his initial shock and went in for round two.
🍊 I'm in love with this picture of Bella and Fern with Fern in the new FINALLY sorted hi-viz fly veil in neon orange with neon yellow binding, matching neon orange mesh fly quarter sheet with reflective strips, tail flap and neon yellow binding.
🍊 Bella's wearing a Pretty Visible neon orange long-sleeve zip up top although it's an older sample with non-zip up pockets (the stock ones we sell have zip-up pockets).
🍾 🍾 🍾 We're doing free delivery (UK mainland) this weekend (until midnight on Monday) with orders of £50 and more. The website code is POSTFREE. Shout with any questions. 🍾 🍾 🍾
Product links are:
- fly veil https://shorturl.at/IST46
- mesh quarter sheet https://shorturl.at/pqsV7
- pretty visible zip up top https://shorturl.at/fmoFU
***photos of Mel to follow***
Eqco is the place to come if you're looking for beautiful customisable and matching pieces for your
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Another one from lovely customer Mel (thank you again Mel!). She has a couple of Eqco bridle bags and shows us in this video how she puts her bridle in the bridle bag and secures it. I actually double the reins up with mine and put them through the hook at the top next to the headpiece, but different strokes for different folks! Which colour would you choose if you could have any for a bridle bag?
Hi guys! Who fancies some free ice to keep cool this weekend? OBVIOUSLY I mean a FREEEEEE In Case of Emergency tag (see https://shorturl.at/qrRV9). Spend £50 or more, add the one-side 25mm ICE tag to your basket (worth £13.49) and use code FREEICE at the checkout stage. If you want a fancier ICE tag, choose the option you would like and just pay the difference. Oh! And in case you were wondering - that's our new phone number on the black ICE tag in the video. Give us a ring for a chat or to order some stuff. It's 0333 090 3636
Shop hay catchers at https://www.eqco.co.uk/products/horsebox-hay-catcher
Today I learned a lot. First, £6 selfie sticks don't hold phones at speed. Second, my horse is MUCH taller than I realised. And that there is absolutely no way I can ever get on from the ground, even if my life depended on it.
Hi guys! Today we sampled a new style of saddle cover with a faux leather outer and faux sheepskin lining. This one was in black with white embroidery and matching white piping around the cantle panel. The video shows the outer fabric cutting out stage (very sped up). Differing from the 'normal' saddle cover style we make and sell, this new one has elastic binding around the edge rather than a channel with elastic going through and toggles. I'd love to know your thoughts on the style, materials and preferred colours for embroidery and piping (gold, silver and white tend to be the most popular). Also sheepskin lining colour. When we take these into production, the faux leather will be in black and navy (other colours can be ordered for customised/bespoke orders). Look forward to hearing your thoughts and thank you in advance! Big love Jess ###
***Exciting new partnership launch announcement!*** For the last few weeks, I've been working behind the scenes with the amazing Alessandra of Alessandra Grace Dressage. Eqco and Alessandra are going to be joining forces to create videos and photos to show you all the lovely existing and new products at Alessandra's incredibly beautiful yard with her exceptional dressage horses. This is just a quick launch announcement video to give you a flavour of what's to come. Sadly I couldn't get the music I diligently added to play without distortion but will hopefully get that sorted in time for the next video! Big love Jess
Monday embroidery simulation for you…
Here’s a video showing part of the process for making a riding skirt. Before being sped up, this stage takes about an hour. There’s also the measuring and cutting out of outer and lining fabric plus velcro, elastics and making the leg straps plus sewing on label, binding the edges and then packing up to send out.
Video showing waist bag making. Shopping link is https://www.eqco.co.uk/products/riding-and-running-phone-and-key-bag
Saddle cover embroidery for Tom Reilly Showjumping (can’t get the cursed link to work for some reason).
Really hope I’m not tempting fate with this post as I’ve had such rotten luck getting somewhere for the business. All being well, I’m moving into this new space next week! Had no idea how much legal rigmarole there was with renting a commercial space before! And the costs. Gahhhh!!!! What would you like to see on the walls?
My lovely customer and friend Wonderhorse Dressage decided to have a logo made and we’re going to make her loads of lovely embroidered things. We ordered custom embroidery threads in and got some bespoke logo digitising done in lots of different sizes to feed her ombré colour scheme in. Today I ran the first sample for her and LOVE it. She’s going to tweak the colours potentially but watch this space to see all the fabulous products we make for her with this gorgeous logo embroidered on.
After only, oooh about seven years, I have learned how to stick two videos together on an iPhone. So here’s your soothing Monday mellow embroidery simulation video (featuring Bay Saddlery) followed by a slightly less soothing actual embroidery sampling snippet.
My lovely customer Melanie is much better at social media than me and generously shared this video with me to post here. This is the saddle cover I made for her.
Hi gang Going to do an embroidery sample on the bridle bag. Which position do you think would look best?
Lovely relaxing embroidery simulation to help us get through the end of the first week back.
Hi gang! Hope you’ve all had and are having lovely Christmasses. Exciting news this end: I’m finally leaving the home office and taking on my first commercial unit!
More riding hat bag eye feasting for you. Shopping link is https://www.eqco.co.uk/products/faux-leather-riding-hat-bag?_pos=1&_sid=3c28920f7&_ss=r
Here at Bury Farm with Wonderhorse Dressage
