Tack shops in London?

[PapaFrita]

Someone I know is going to be in London for a few days and he was asking of any tack shops he could visit? Any suggestions? Nothing too fancy though pls

Thanks!!

 

[barneyandem]

WH Gidden, Lillywhites, Harrods!Bit fancy though!
Greater London-Patchetts, Coleman Croft,Horse House....

 

[PapaFrita]

I think harrods is a bit too fancy! Do you think I can google addys for the others?
Which is the cheapest?

 

[Governor]

Essex (20/25 miles from London - accessible by train from Liverpool St. and a taxi from Ingatestone station) there is Ingatestone Saddlery. Its massive and very good although I think its gone downhill a bit recently.

 

[ClareMc]

Lillywhites no longer stock any riding stuff. It has turned into a very nasty naff sportswear discount place.

Harrods pricey but nice stuff to llok at.

 

[PapaFrita]

That sounds ideal, thanks

 

[truffles]

College Farm supplies is meant to be very good. I will look into it a bit more and give you a bit more info.

 

[truffles]

Oooh it has a website! It's in North London though, so not sure if thats too out of the way. Here you go: www.college-farm.co.uk

 

[Helena88]

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Lillywhites no longer stock any riding stuff. It has turned into a very nasty naff sportswear discount place.


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yep saw that the last time i was there!!

 

[Weezy]

Harrods really isnt any more pricey than normal tack shops - just they stock more upmarket products such as Hermes saddles

 

[Ferdinase514]

Ingatestone saddlery is very good or Frogpool Manor in Chislehurst (has website).

 

[emma69]

Agreed! I haven't a clue when it comes to horsey things in central london, but when in desperate need of a couple of items I headed to Harrods and not only did they give me excellent service, one of the items was cheaper than my local tack shop! I did however get ribbed by my friends for buying horse treats from Harrods (well you know how it is, once you head into a saddlery for one thing, you come out with 100!)

I got told off this summer when I was ona quest for a cricket ball - my response 'oh Harrods will have one' at which point I was frog marched to a sports shop full of chavs! I like it better when I get to choose my shops (and besides, I wanted KKs... )

 

[Governor]

Where's the horse bit in Harrods? Don't think i've ever seen it!

 

[Weezy]

On the sports floor!

 

[emma69]

Towards the top!

 

[barneyandem]

Thanks for that shop truffles!I work in Finchley an never even knew about it!!!
Sorry bout lillywhites-havent been in ages!But i went to Harrods last month-definately for if you want to splash out!!
WH Gidden is a lovely shop too..havnt been in a while but i bought the most beautiful, softest brushes from there!

 

[horsegirl]

Hey, I used to keep my horse there!! I'm sure it was called the old express dairy farm before? You can get a bus direct from Oxford circus (used to be the 13) takes about 20/30 mins

 

[pocket]

Frogpool Manor is easy to get to from Charing cross, just a short 30 min journey to Sidcup station. Its fantastic.... have to say that as I used to work there as a groom! Plus I get all my feed and tack from them, would highly recommend it, click on the advert and you will access their site