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!
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!
Customer Email - 'The LEDO Telescopic whip is great, so lightweight perfect for my aging hands', these whips are popular as not only are they lightweight, they can be posted!
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'.
Just received an email with the following information ' You have been nominated for the Equine Fitters Council - BETA Equine Fitter of the Year Award 2024'.
