what make are those grooming kit boxes....

[tillyd]

... have seen them at a couple of yards but now want to buy one and don't know how to find them! Very tough/sturdy, have a domed lid with a black handle that's not built into the box if you see what i mean. have seen them in bright colours, pink, purple etc. Not made of your normal flimsy plastic - might even have a textured finish to whatever they're made of.

not much to go on, but anyone got a clue?!!? thanks!

 

[mashnut]

Found several on the Robinsons site... But I recommend the stable kit one - http://www.discount-equestrian.co.uk/stable-kit-grooming-and-tack-box.html
Loads of space. It did say you can stand on it but I don't want to try it :S (I'm bigger than the average bear anyway).
One of the liveries had this one - http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/...grooming-items/step-on-tack-box-and-tray.html
I liked it. Very strong but the handles and lid were fiddly.

 

[tillyd]

ah thanks - i had a look at those and might end up with one of them if I can't find the one I mean! - its got a curved top to it. tricky to describe!!

 

[Tinsel Trouble]

I know exactly what you're looking for- so am I. Robinsons used to sell them years ago but they have stopped selling them now!
It is a very hard wearding, durable plastic, textured with a hinged slightly domed lid. The handle is hinged but attached half way down the box.

I am looking for one too... If you spot one, let me know!

 

[tillyd]

that's it! i tried Robinsons - will keep looking! at least i know i'm not the only one!

 

[Tinsel Trouble]

when I said Robinson's had them years ago- this was 2004 time!

 

[golden_revolution]

I know the one you mean! I still have mine for shows- I don't think they have a particular brand name as such, they were a common box that wholesalers used to have in and most tack shops had!

I now have a Hipotronic grooming box which is fabulous- very durable and hard wearing and tall enough so that sprays like Mane & Tail can stand up straight in them and don't leak! I got mine from a local tack shop- think they can order them from wholesalers such as Westgate, Hucklesbys or BHB (Battles).

Another option is the ones that RideAway have in- http://www.rideaway.co.uk/GROOMING-BOX/default.aspx I also had one of these for years!

 

[tillyd]

you're a star - looked up Battles and found this http://www.battles.co.uk/products/001/equine/093/stubbs/192/tack-room-equipment/2377/tack-box-s57/ which is ver nearly (not quite!) what i was looking for! thanks!

 

[abina]

How about going to your local DIY store and looking at the tool kit boxes - some of them are really sturdy and a plus side not horse/equestrian £££ !!

 

[Clannad48]

How about going to your local DIY store and looking at the tool kit boxes - some of them are really sturdy and a plus side not horse/equestrian £££ !!

I so agree with this - after having my daughter trash every type of tack box when standing on it when grooming or plaiting I also ended up in the local builder's merchants and bought a very strong lockable toolbox that fits everything in it for a quarter of the price. Even I can stand on it!!!!