About the Robinsons Catalogue… 5. March 2015 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com News (0) Hi. Have you got a moment? We need to talk… …Okay, I'm just going to say it: I think we have a problem with Catalogue. Like a much-loved, ailing pony, its behaviour has been a concern for a while. At first, we chose to ignore it, then we made excuses for it but deep down, I think we both knew t... [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]
Where Should We Open Our Next Store? 25. June 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) From Edinburgh to Cornwall and everywhere in between, wherever I've spoken to customers at shows and events over the years, I've been asked this question time and again: "When are you going to open a store in [insert a place name]?" Every time it happens, I have two equal and opposite reactions. O... [More]
Top Tackroom Essentials 25. March 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) Owning a horse is a way of life in which you never stop learning from your experiences but whatever stage you're at, you'll always need to rely on a number of fundamental items in the tack room. Tackroom essentials range from riding equipment, bits and pieces for proper maintenance and, of course, ... [More]
Travel feature: the Peak District 25. March 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Help & Advice (0) The UK is home to some of the most stunning countryside in Europe and now is the time to see it. Spring ushers in all sorts of new sights and sounds that bring out the best in rural Britain. One of Britain's real treasures is the Peak District. For a long time, the peaks have been a favourite desti... [More]
Ehning secures last-gasp jumping victory at Saut Hermès 25. March 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Miscellaneous (0) The Saut Hermès Jumping International tournament in Paris came to a thrilling close yesterday as Germany's Marcus Ehning and his stallion Cornado NRW snatched victory by just three hundredths of a second. The Grand Palais in the French capital played host to some stunning feats of equestrianism ove... [More]
Cheltenham: Ready For The Off or Just A Big Turn-Off? 11. March 2014 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com What Do You Think? (0) It's mid-March, which in the world of horses, seems to mean only one thing: the Cheltenham Festival. It's one of the biggest set-pieces in the equestrian calendar and you can't expect to go through the week without hearing about it somewhere – but does it matter to you in any way? Horse & Houn... [More]
The Savings Start Here – at our End-of-Season Sale! 9. August 2013 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Miscellaneous (0) Our End-of-Season Sale starts on Wednesday 14th August at 8am online and 10am at our stores (9am at Cardiff). If you saw last month's post about our recent catalogue photo-shoot, you'll know we're getting ready for the new Autumn/Winter season. The catalogue deadline will soon be upon us and the ... [More]
In Pics: The ‘Horse’ Photo-shoot for the Autumn/Winter 2013 Catalogue 17. July 2013 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com Behind the Scenes (0) The schools may not have even broken up for summer but to us, it's that time when we have to get cracking with our Autumn/Winter catalogue production - and one of the most important bits to get done quickly is the photography! Our winter catalogue photography has always had to take place in the midd... [More]
Does your Bates or Wintec Saddle Fit the Bill? Find Out at a Robinsons Store This Weekend! 11. June 2013 paul.bentham@robinsons-uk.com News (0) Our Bates and Wintec ranges are easily the most popular saddles we offer. Over the years, thousands of our customers have been impressed by their versatility and capability. This week, any Bates or Wintec saddle owner will be able to bring their saddle into three of our four stores* to get a free he... [More]