NEW Products - Very shortly I will be announcing the news that we will be stocking a new range of gloves, ideal for winter carriage driving! Also a new range of safety helmets will be available. Keep up to date by watching this BLOG!
Take The Reins wins an award! Pet Products & Services Awards 2026 - Best Carriage Driving Harness Specialist 2026
Lovely email received from a customer 'I am completely bowled over by your superb customer service & the quality of the LEDO Telescopic Whip which was delivered so quickly after ordering'
1st November 2025, we are excited to announce that we now stock Uvex (German company) Winterstyle Gloves & Ventraxion Plus Gloves. Both perfect for the winter months. Special introductory price!
Joanne has recently completed 1st4Sport Level 2 Coaching Certificate in Sport & Physical Activity. This is the second Level 2 Coaching Certificate completed, proving that I have the required ability.
Exciting News! Joanne Parrett & her driving donkey Lady Riki have been crowned Donkey Breed Society National Driving Champion, they won 2 classes (Private Drive & an Open Driven Dressage).
Joanne is now a member of the RDA Carriage Driving Advisory Group, who help the RDA with all aspects of Carriage Driving.
Having renewed my human First Aid certificate, thought I should update my Equine one. Great online course, all for £30!
Completed BHS First Aid Refresher course, valid until Feb 2027
Recent message from a happy customer! 'Just received my new Hauke Schmidt Leather Gloves (Arabella), wow they feel lovely, so soft, looking forward to using them in the show ring.'
After extensive research Take The Reins will now stock Hauke Schmidt Gloves from Germany, the leather gloves utilise the ultra soft Pittards leather familiar Carriage Driving competitors.
Completed an interesting course run by the Society of Master Saddlers.
Joanne is 'pleased to announce that we are now BETA Retail Members, together with Equine Fitters Council gives customers (new & existing) the confidence that we are professional in our approach'.
