Equestrian firms feature in latest ‘by appointments’ list under King and Queen’s reign.
Country clothing brands favoured by equestrians are likely to be highlighted when the Princess of Wales grants royal warrants for the first time.
The move is considered historic as the former title holder, Princess Diana, did not fulfil a similar role.
The current Princess of Wales is regularly seen wearing Holland Cooper, Dubarry, Barbour (already a Warrant holder by appointment to the King), LeChameau and Fairfax & Favor.
While royal warrants have traditionally boosted British businesses and exports, there’s no requirement for a company to be UK owned or based to be granted one.
Nor do warrant-holding firms provide their goods or services free to the royal households. All transactions are conducted on a strictly commercial basis.
King and Queen’s appointments
In May and December 2024, King Charles and Queen Camilla granted the first two sets of Royal Warrants of Appointment of the new reign.
Grants were made in May to companies drawn from those previously holding a Royal Warrant of Appointment to Queen Elizabeth II, plus businesses with an established and ongoing trading relationship with Queen Camilla.
Last month’s grants went to companies drawn from those previously holding a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the King when he was Prince of Wales.
Royal warrants are issued for up to five years and enable companies to use the royal arms in association with their work.
Changes brought in by the King mean suppliers now need to meet environmental sustainability requirements.
Who’s on the list?
Among the latest lists of more than 800 Royal Warrant holders, ETN spotted the following with an equestrian connection:
Abbey England Limited, Supplier of Saddlery Workshop Materials
Allen & Page Ltd, Norfolk Producer & Supplier of Organic and Non-GM Animal Feeds
BBA Shipping & Transport Ltd, Horse Transporters
Bedmax Limited, Northumberland Manufacturer of Horse Bedding
Botanica International Ltd, Supplier of Natural Herbal Products and Remedies
Carr & Day & Martin, Manufacturers of Saddlery Care Products
COMFG Ltd. T/A Charles Owen, Protective Headwear Manufacturer
Day, Son, & Hewitt, Manufacturers of Veterinary Products
Dengie Crops Ltd, Supplier of Horse Feed
Eric Gillie Ltd, Horse Transport
Eurobale Ltd, Equine Forage Supplier
Gibson Saddlers Ltd, Suppliers of Equine Equipment and Clothing
Horse Requisites Newmarket Ltd, Suppliers of Equine Products
Horse Weigh, Supply & Maintenance of Horse Weighing Equipment
J. Barbour & Sons Ltd, Manufacturers of Outerwear, Clothing, Footwear and Accessories
J. Everitt & Sons Hay, Straw & Horse Feeds
Mr N Appleton T/A Integrity Farriers, Remedial Farrier
MRJ Farrier, Farriers
Musto Ltd, Manufacturers of Outdoor Clothing
Norvite Animal Nutrition Company Limited, Manufacturers of Specialist Animal Feeds & Supplements
Schnieder Boots Inc. & W. & H. Gidden, Bootmakers and Saddlers
Snuggy Hoods Ltd, Supplier of Protective Horse Clothing
Strömsholm Ltd, Supplier of Horseshoes and Nails
Viking (N.U.) Ltd. T/A Viking Saddlery, Saddler and Harness Maker
Walter E. Sturgess & Sons Ltd, Suppliers of Horse and Carriage Conveyances
Weatherbys Limited, Supplier of Private Stud Books
Zack Treliving, Farrier
