Free…to a Good Home 28. January 2015 Robinsons Equestrian News (0) From February 2nd, we've decided to make the Advertising Boards at our stores a free service to all our retail customers. It provides us all with some great opportunities – but some restrictions will always apply... For as long as most of our customers at our Ashton store can remember, we've offered our visitors the chance to advertise horses for sale on a dedicated board around the till area, for a few quid a week. Over time, the idea grew until it included horseboxes for sale, puppies, lost pets, livery available and a wide variety of other things. [More]
A Look Round our New Leeds Store 8. January 2015 Robinsons Equestrian News (0) At 12 noon precisely on Wednesday 17th December 2014, we opened the doors at our fifth store for the very first time. Located in Hunslet, South Leeds, just yards from Junction 5 of the M621, the 15,000 sq ft Megastore is the latest addition to the Robinsons roster of stores – and it won't be the last! [More]
Our Leeds Store Will Open… …As Soon As We Announce It! 15. December 2014 Robinsons Equestrian Behind the Scenes (0) Since we announced an intention to open our fifth store in Hunslet, Leeds, we've been inundated with questions about when it'll open. I guess that's not surprising but it's still great to see how warmly we're being welcomed by the local equestrian community. While we've needed a few weeks to turn two bare, empty units into a stunning 15,000 sq ft store, we're very keen not to disappoint all those who can't wait to visit by making our opening any later than we absolutely have to. [More]
We’re voting for Charlotte – Are You? 5. December 2014 Robinsons Equestrian News (0) If, like many horsey people, you take a keen interest in the performances of our top equestrian stars, you're probably already aware of the great news that Charlotte Dujardin has been shortlisted for the BBC's 'Sports Personality of the Year', which is possibly the UK's ultimate sporting accolade. We also know that's not always the case for everyone in the horsey world so we've decided to highlight this story – and see if we can help the horse world get behind her! [More]
The Robinsons Logo: 147 Years of Evolution 11. November 2014 Robinsons Equestrian Behind the Scenes (0) Have you seen our new logo? What do you think? It's designed with the future in mind but we hope you'll agree, it has elements which remain firmly rooted in our past. I appreciate that may not mean much to many of our younger customers but to Marketing bores like me, 'heritage' and other rather pretentious-sounding terms like 'brand value' are quite a big deal, especially when there are changes in the air. We felt it was important to establish some sort of continuity where we could without compromising the change of direction we wanted. [More]
A New Logo for a New Era 11. November 2014 Robinsons Equestrian News (0) Guess What? We've decided to update our logo! We felt the time was right for a change as we wanted something that said 'horse' a little more strongly. We also felt it necessary, as others have done, that we have a logo which includes a handy reference to our website. [More]
Extended Christmas Returns 5. November 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Help & Advice, Miscellaneous (0) We’re making Christmas shopping even easier…anything purchased either online, via our mail order service, or from one of our stores, between 1st Nov & 31st Dec can be returned up until 31st January. So you can shop now and return any unwanted/duplicate items fuss-free throughout January. Goods... [More]
Robinsons To Open Fifth Store - in Leeds 28. October 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com News (0) Robinsons, the UK's largest equestrian provider are pleased to announce the location of their next equestrian superstore – in Leeds. The 15,000 sq ft store will be located on the Leeds City South Retail Park, in the Hunslet area of Leeds - just yards from the M621. Formerly known as the Tulip Retai... [More]
Meet Lincoln, The Shire Horse Thought To Be Europe’s Biggest Horse 9. October 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Miscellaneous (0) Measuring 20.2hh tall (6ft 10in at his shoulder blades), Lincoln is thought to be the biggest horse in Europe. Lincoln, whose official name is Ruskington Leicester, was going to be sold for meat when he was bought by farmer Ruth Blair and James Mackie who is managing director of a wholesale fruit a... [More]
Free Hat Fitting Instore 1. October 2014 Jillian.Deane@robinsonsequestrian.com Miscellaneous (0) As riders, we all know how important our safety wear is, but did you know that a poorly fitting riding hat could do you more harm than good? This is the reason that members of our store staff are BETA-trained hat fitters — what’s more, it’s all done FREE instore! Like most equestrian attire, the d... [More]