Tesco - is it curtains for tack shops?

[flyingfeet]

Cannot say I am a fan of generic cheap stuff - but OMG tescos have expanded their range Tescos

Is it curtains for tack shops?

 

[sorona]

Didint think the rugs were prticularly cheap. I would be concerned buying stuff like that from Tesco as I'd be worreid about the quality of the thing. Think they should stick to head collars and lead ropes and other little things unless theyc an offer something significantly cheaper than elsewhere or something that really stands out.

 

[Salcey]

Hopefully not, bit I guess it depends on the quality of the stuff they're selling at the end of the day. Fingers crossed theres room for us all.

 

[flyingfeet]

Actually after having a good surf, I agree its not very cheap at all when you compare to someone like Robinsons

 

[lisaward]

wouldn't say they are that cheap really,nor that good.
think i'll stick with well known makes.

 

[frannieuk]

I certainly won't be buying rugs - they only seem to go up to 6'6"! And joking aside, I would rather support my local tack shops, get far more in advice, friendship and support there than I would at Tesco's!

 

[Thistle]

There will be some bargains there when they reduce it all to half price like last time!

Am a bit worried at all the hats, should be sold by someone who can fit them.

 

[parsley]

My local tack shop sells brands I know (OK its things like Rhinegold) and English leather tack for cheaper prices. I wouldn't buy stuff like that from there and not on line - I would want to feel the quality first

 

[sillygillyhorse]

I am sure the tack shops will worry but to be honest I didnt think the Tesco stuff was that cheap. For rugs I always go for tried and tested brands with a good cut that I know fit my horses properly. As for the bridlework, you can pick up Heritage and Rhinegold off ebay for about the same money.

 

[AG18]

My mum is manager of a small local tack shop. Someone phoned up saying that had bought their daughter a hat in tesco, but the riding school said it wasn't up to standard! How can they be selling things that don't comply with regultations? Stay away from tesco and support the saddlery industry, or we'll all be wanting their advice when they're gone.

 

[johnsongreyhorse]

But their hats are " BSEN1384 and Kite mark make this hat suitable for all general riding and permissable at Pony Club and British Show Jumping events" - taken from website - so should be ok

Do agree would have to wait till things reduced to half price - but then the sizes I want will be all gone anyway

 

[S_N]

Dear god though - the range was gobsmacking! They even had bling for god's sake!!

 

[paintsplat05]

a flipping fleece rug(inc neck cover) for nearly £40-NO CHANCE!!!!!!!!

 

[Super_Kat]

Rubber reins.....30 flippin quid! jeeez

 

[LEC]

Well as none of it goes over about 6ft 6 then no rugs for my horse - the only one I would be interested in is the quilted fleece but that does not go above 6ft. Its stupid most horses are above 6ft.
I do not think it looks good value especially for something unproven.

 

[Blizzard]

I think the Tesco horse range is geared toards the weekend rider or novice-y types, I certainly wouldnt buy from there and I would bet the only peeps you would see doing so are the girls in their sparkly pristine white jods and shiny boots, not the caked in poo horse owners like ourselves!

Ive heard nothing but bad things about the range, for example a rug that you have to pur on OVER the horses head?! Rubbish quality things etc etc

 

[CastleMouse]

They aren't very cheap at all for anything, not sure about the quality either. I'd highly recommend Decathlon if you're looking for cheap horsey stuff, and the quality is very good too!

 

[Blackhawk]

There is an article about this in last months Your Horse for anyone who's interested. Made for interesting reading.

 

[Horseymum]

I've had a look out of interest and if it is in the stores will probably look there too. Will I buy from them? Of course not, didn't last time and won't this - will go to the local tack shop as usual!

 

[dieseldog]

I wouldn't pay £80 for a NZ when you don't know anything about the make. I would rather pay a bit more for a name which you know is OK. The rest of the stuff isn't cheap - how much is postage?

 

[MagicMelon]

I wouldnt buy stuff like that from Tesco's. Maybe a pair of gloves or something but nothing for the horse as I cant imagine it would fit very well!

I think ALL proper tack shops are having problems though due to online shops. I mainly buy my stuff online purely because it is cheaper and you can find the best deal. A shame, but then horses are so expensive we want the best deal!

 

[juliehannah58]

Just have to say that my mum picked me up a fleece rug from tescos with her shopping (bless her!) and it is FAB! It's much better quality than the other fleece rugs I have, better than Masta and Equenox ones. It has all the little extras like nylon inserts on shoulders and pleats etc. I'm so impressed with it I would exhange my other expensive fleeces for a tesco one in a shot!

 

[piaffe]

I wasnt very impressed with the tesco range. I bought a few items (no, im not a weekend rider or a novicey rider

) because the tack shops around us are limted and not great.

I wouldnt buy anything else i dont think. I dont think its cheaper and the colours are so plain and basic. Everything is blooming navy with red. Argh!

Give me Ebay any day!

 

[spike123]

I think some of the things on their site are pretty good value but not all.The rugs are expensive but would definitely like to see them in store to get an idea of what they are really like quality wise. I wasn't impressed with the hats or boots when they had them in store and didn't buy anything but I love the idea of doing my weekly shop and being able to stock up on the equestrian goods at the same time.

 

[juliehannah58]

The colours are not great I agree!

But the only thing I got was the fleece rug my mum picked up, think it was in the half price sale so was only about £12 and I'm made up with the quality of it. My equenox one cost about £32 and it's outlasted that.....

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I've not seen any of their stuff yet. I would imagine though that if Tesco put their name to something it would be of suitable quality. They are the largest retailer in the country & I doubt if they would be involved in shoddy stuff......just a thought.

 

[debbielinder]

i got a fleece rug from there and its still going my horse has a habbit of recking them and so far its in one piece wouldnt have said it was overly cheap but as tescos is 5 mins away from me and robinsons and derby house both just over half an hour its handy to have. and i do think the prices of some equestrian stuff is ridiculous

 

[TequilaMist]

I have fleece rug and lightweight turn out.Fleece is ok,turnout rug is a 6' on a normally 5'9 pony so would say they may be small sizes but ok for what I paid(got them when they were cheap as well).Also have the fly sheet and neck but haven't tried these as yet.Has anyone else tried the fly sheets?
Agree rugs are a bit pricey for getting at Tesco so for major rug purchases would probably stick to well proven brands.

 

[MillionDollar]

OMG Tesco is taking over the world- my business lecturer told us this would happen a few years ago!

tbh i don't think their products are particulary cheap!

 

[TOMPOES]

tesco is not to bad my son works they so i no before when its going to be on sale price and workers discount not all bad lol