Our History

Our journey is an amazing tale, starting with a dream and a delivery van, and continuing with global recognition and elite performance. To this day, our brand is owned and operated by committed, passionate equestrians, and our team is committed to delivering on their high standards in everything we do. Discover our story here.

1984 – Robert’s Olympic Dream

Co-founder Robert LeMieux’s successful Olympic eventing career ended in catastrophic injury. His passion for safe, high-quality equipment was born out of recovery

1999 – Lisa’s delivery service

Co-founder Lisa LeMieux’s drive for success started behind the wheel of a Horse Health van. ‘You call, we gallop!’

2001 – Early trade stands in windy fields

Representing the brand where it matters – on the ground, in the field, up and down the country

2003 – Brochure design at Copied Hall Farm

Burning the midnight oil, with an eye for detail and pursuit of perfection that the entire team shares to this day

2003 – First website

www.horsehealthwessex.com Try the link – it still works!

2006 – Birth of LeMieux brand and saddle pads

Changing the game with industry-leading innovation, technical design and quality details

2009 – First trade exports

LeMieux’s global recognition started with exports to chosen countries

2011 – The colour story begins. Matchy-matchy is here!

Trend-spotters loved the brand’s colour expertise so much they chose to wear it head to toe!

2016 – US Business grows with Dover

On the trail to success with Dover Saddlery, the leading multi-channel retailer of equestrian products in the United States since 1975

2018 – The Big Move

From cottage industry to global enterprise, the company moved to a new build office and warehouse in Wellow, Hampshire UK

2020 – Toy Pony is launched

Our range of classic toys was born by combining new categories with collectability, creativity and quality.

2024 – Official Supplier to seven national Olympic teams at Paris 2024

LeMieux’s equestrian-led design team bespoke-designed seven Olympic teams’ Self-Cool and Carbon Mesh saddle pads, chosen to help them perform at the peak of their ability

2025 – New HQ opened

Needing even more space to accommodate our rapid growth, the state-of-the-art new facility was built with sustainable building practices to house our 150+ strong HQ team

What’s next?

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