Online Shopping - Who's best and who to avoid?

[Eluana]

As title really
I only really know of equestrian clearance, and they don't have one of the brands I'm looking for, so need some other places to browse and find/buy other things I don't really need

Would prefer places that don't cost a fortune in shipping or returns/exchanging if they don't fit though

 

[Dancing Queen]

which brand are you looking for - i like barnstormers.

 

[BlairandAzria]

My favs are www.premierequine.co.uk and www.goytmill.com

both have great discount sales, really helpful staff and next day delivery (which has always been perfect!) Love them!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Rideaway are good.

 

[horserugsnot4u]

I used tds saddlers a few years ago and they were very good. Using horserugs4u a couple of years ago has really put me off mail order but did order items from Equine Clearance a few weeks ago and they were great but as you said earlier, tend to stock limited brands. Still a very good range of things available, good prices and delivery was really quick.

 

[competitiondiva]

Off the top of my head places i've used with no problem, bluepony, equestrian clearance, cybercheckout, mole valley, celtic equestrian, ok maybe i'm a bit of an internet shopaholic!! Not had good experiences with derby house, slow delivery (as in weeks then cancelled one order!) and quality of their own rugs, (fell apart within a month!).

 

[leflynn]

Trot2.com v helpful if you have a query plus they have free delivery over £50

 

[Lotty]

One's who I've used lately and have been good are: equestrian clearance, gjwtitmuss (absolutely brilliant service), rideaway and the saddlery shop.

 

[Eluana]

Thank you everyone
The Saddlery Shop has one of the things I was looking for & at a good price too, so I will probably end up using them if I decide on those boots

Has anyone brought from http://www.tacksales.co.uk/ ?
I've just found them through google, and they have one of the things I want at the cheapest price I've seen so far.

 

[VioletStripe]

Robinsons are usually good I've been told to avoid derby house because of delivery problems, but never had experience with shopping with them myself.. xx

 

[beenriding]

AVOID.....Horserugs4u
Lots on the net about them and how bad they were.
Still no change in November 2011 - they are still as bad to deal with and urge anyone to report them to Consumer Direct if they have had a recent bad experience

 

[beenriding]

I used tds saddlers a few years ago and they were very good. Using horserugs4u a couple of years ago has really put me off mail order but did order items from Equine Clearance a few weeks ago and they were great but as you said earlier, tend to stock limited brands. Still a very good range of things available, good prices and delivery was really quick.

Still no better in Sept 2011...never answer the phone, full of delaying tactics.

 

[Janesomerset]

Speedgate Direct are amazing; also Equi-Box.

 

[scrunchie]

) I've been told to avoid derby house because of delivery problems, but never had experience with shopping with them myself.. xx

Haven't Derby House gone bust? Or was that just a rumour?

I tend to stick to Rideaway and Equestrian Clearance.

 

[starryeyed]

4dobbin are really good, buy quite a bit from them.

 

[Capriole]

I avoid DH after past debacles with them
HR4U obviously avoid .
Tack up, well

Id advise you to do a really good online search of anywhere you dont know tbh.

 

[clip_clop]

Don't use tackanory. I have had appalling service off them, in their terms and conditions they say they don't debit your payment card until your order is dispatched, however they do!

 

[showjumpingfilly]

Wish I knew Derby House were
So bad before i ordered 3 weeks ago!! My parcel (not what I originally ordered anyway) FINALLY turned up today!!
Gave them benefit of doubt after a bad experience on my first order but certainly won't be ordering from them again!!!!
SO AVOID DERBY HOUSE!

Ingatestone saddlery are a local company to us but they habe a website and can be good. Although they are a shop so do not put all products on and can sometimes be pricey so worth looking around.

Had good experiences with robinsons, rideaway and equestrian clearance.

 

[fizzer]

Cybercheckout , Equestrian Clearance , Old Mill Saddlery, Premier international equine, townfields, Hope valley, Snuggy Hoods, Equi wear, Performance Equestrian.
Had good service from all of these.

Shwmae not so good

Saddlery 4 u bargepole

 

[brucethegypsycob]

never had a problem with derby house - and i live in a very rural part of wales. on a minus point tho, derby house tends to be a bit more expensive than others.

 

[MrsMozart]

I use, and am happy to recommend on the whole:

Equestrian Clearance
Rideaway
Ironstonegate (think that's the name!)
Equiporium
Robinsons

I buy a lot from EC

 

[Red30563]

I've used The Saddlery Shop, TDS, Country Supplies and Countrysmiths with no problems (Including efficient returns service).

I recently ordered from Hope Valley Saddlery for the first time as they had fantastic Horseware bargains in their sale. Not only did the items come the very next day, but I also got some free horse treats and a £5 voucher off my next order. Most impressed!

 

[Janette]

I use
Rideaway
Tackanory (never had a problem with them)
TDS
Mole Valley Farmers
Fylde

 

[Brontie]

Used all the big ones and would recommend them all;
Rideaway
Derby House - Never had a problem with and i've ordered tons from them!
The Saddlery Shop
Equestrian Clearance

Also use 'valley animal supplies' very cheap, and Okay postage time

 

[blood_magik]

never had any issues with DH, robinsons and equestrian clearance.

there's a few I would avoid:
tackanory

 

[blood_magik]

ive never had any issues with DH, robinsons and equestrian clearance.
I would avoid tackanory as they a pair of boots I returned and were generally unhelpful.

 

[depurple1]

I use Equi-box for supplements - they've got good prices and I've always had super fast delivery.

I used Robinsons once, and the item delivered wasn't as described, but when I kicked up a bit of a fuss they did correct it eventually.

Eileen Douglas has a website - I've not used it as I live near their shop, but if the website is anything like the shop it should be pretty good as they've really lovely and helpful.

 

[ABC]

Hope Valley Saddlery are amazing

 

[caramel]

I like Equestrian Clearance, 4dobbin, robinsons and rideaway.

and another vote for Hope valley saddlery.

 

[monikirk]

Hope Valley, equestrian clearance and horsehealth are all very good