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If it's new and it's happening at Robinsons, you'll find it here. Keep checking here to stay fully up-to-date with the latest developments at the UK's biggest and best equestrian provider!

Free…to a Good Home

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

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]

We’re voting for Charlotte – Are You?

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]

A New Logo for a New Era

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]

Call & Collect

We know many horse owners and riders lead very busy lives,  so to save you time and prevent any wasted journeys we now run a ‘call & collect’ service at all of our stores. If you want to be sure that your local Robinsons store has what you want before you visit, simply give them a call. Robinsons store numbers: Ashton Megastore – 0844 573 1002 Basingstoke Megastore – 0844 573 1006 Cannock Superstore – 0844 573 1005 Cardiff Store @ Pugh’s – 0844 573 1007 Leeds Megastore - 0844 573 1003 A member of staff at the specific store, will check that the item you require is available in the colour and size that you want and the item(s) will be labelled up and put away ready for you to collect, until the end of the next working day.  

Save 20% On Riding Hats and Skulls!

Now’s a great time to replace your riding hat as for a limited time only, we’re offering 20% off the RRP of all riding hats and skulls online and instore. The most important piece of equestrian clothing is a riding hat. It’s mandatory for children under 14 years of age to wear protective headgear that’s fastened securely, when riding a horse on the road. The hat must be kitemarked to PAS 015 or EN 1384.     Riding hats consist of a hard shell lined with shock absorbing material and provide vital protection for the rider's head should they fall from or be kicked by a horse. As well as wearing a riding hat at all times when riding, it’s also recommended to wear a riding hat while lungeing, or handling any horse from the ground. Riding hats should always be replaced immediately if they suffer a severe impact, whether this if from being dropped onto a hard surface or after a fall from a horse. Although no visible damage may be seen, any severe impact to the riding hat can result in diminished protection. In addition the protection offered by any riding hat diminishes over time as the padding inside becomes compressed. This is why  riding hat should be routinely replaced every 4-5 years even if there are no visible signs of damage. You should never buy a second hand hat as there’s no way to be certain that any second hand riding hat, even if it looks intact, has not received a severe impact in the past that could result in diminished protection.20% Off Riding Hats & Skulls Online and Instore! So, if you haven’t replaced your riding hat following a fall, are wearing a riding hat that is more than 5 years old, or you’re wearing a riding hat you think might not fit you properly, this is your chance to purchase a new one at a discounted price! The offer is available online and instore until Sunday 14th September 2014.  

Sale Stock Priced To Sell – End of Season Sale 2014!

Our Spring Summer 2014 stock is due in at the beginning of March, which means we need to make room in our warehouse. So, all of our remaining Autumn Winter 2013 stock has to go = End of Season Sale time! With nearly 4,000 lines discounted, you’re bound to see something you need or just want! You’ll be able to grab one or more of these great bargains from Thursday 20th February. The End of Season Sale starts at 8am, online and instore.   Our Online End of Season Sale starts at 8am, Thursday 20th February. Everyone loves a deal, so it’s well worth setting your alarm and being one of the first to check out what’s available.  As stock is limited on some of the items, it’s a case of first come, first served. Don’t forget that if you’re choosing to shop the Sale online, you’ll also be able to collect Rider Reward points for any purchase that you make! Alternatively, if you’ve already got a stash of Rider Reward points…maybe now’s the time to spend them :-) Here’s a little taster of what you can expect to see when you jump on our site on Sale day: More than 60 different styles of Jackets and Gilets! 5,500+ tops, polos, fleeces and hoodys to choose from! Discounted stock from top brands including Horseware, Tottie, Hunter, Weatherbeeta, Joules, Toggi, Ariat and Mountain Horse! Over 40 different types of footwear – all priced to sell! More than 2,000 turnouts, stable quilts and fleeces!   For those of you who prefer to handle your bargains before you buy them…Our Instore End of Season Sale starts at 8am, Thursday 20th February. At our Ashton, Basingstoke and Cannock stores you’ll be able to grab a bargain from 8am until 8pm on Thursday 20th February. Our Cardiff store will be open at 8am but will close a little earlier, at 5.30pm. If you are planning a visit to any of our stores during the Sale, here’s a quick guide to each store, their contact details, their opening hours and much more. Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire Cannock, Staffordshire Basingstoke, Hampshire Radyr nr Cardiff, Glamorgan However you choose to shop, we’re confident you’ll find plenty of very tempting bargains in our End of Season Sale, for both you and your horse! Please note that not all items that appear online will be available in all stores.