Okay so this blog will entail featured products, product reviews, news about the store and shows. We will be posting once a week so keep coming back to check! Comment on our posts or email us at: richvale.saddlery@gmail.com
Firstly a little history for those who wish to know more about our company.
Richvale Saddlery was founded, in Richvale, Ontario (now known as Richmond Hill) ; near sixty years ago in 1952. The founder, Mr. Michael Delaat, a master saddlery from Holland operated the saddlery service and retail the store and served the community for twenty years before he closed shop in 1972; it was during this time that Ian Coxworthy completed his apprenticeship under Mr. Delaat.
After the original store closed, Ian remained in the saddlery business for the following twenty five years, ; Ian opened a saddlery repair shop under his own name whilst teaching saddlery at Humber College. Ian, noted for his expertise, became the official saddler to the International Jumping team in 1976 at the summer Olympics, held in the fair city of Montreal. Ian continued in the saddlery industry until 1986, when Mr. Coxworthy decided to take a three year hiatus. At the end of the three years, Ian, along with his loving wife Jennifer decided to open a full retail storefront in 1989. With the permission and blessing of Mr. Delaat's widow, the original Richvale Saddlery name was used once again. The store was re-opened just five miles from its former location, on Edward Avenue in Richmond Hill. With the development of the Town of Richmond Hill, the store was moved north to the hamlet of Schomberg, where it is today located.
The original Richvale products that are worthy of bearing the Richvale name, include halters, bridles, girths, dog collars, coats and leashes and belts, are still handmade in the store today. Approximately ten years ago, in the continued pursuit of the providing finest tack available for it's customers; the Richvale Saddlery noted the need for a saddle that lacked nothing, a saddle with the best design and features attainable; the saddle would be unique to the company whilst giving Richvale brand recognition. With these aspirations in mind, Richvale approached a saddle company to fabricate the perfect, now known as the Richvale saddle.
Richvale products are thoroughly known throughout the Ontario Hunter/Jumper market, with this being the saddlery's primary key market. Richvale's market for both their saddles and leather goods have accumulated through an assortment of horse and trade shows, with particular emphasis at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Palgrave, Trillium and "A" circuit shows. Amongst Richvale's valiant conquests, one of which that should be noted is the saddlery's prevalence in various markets, supremely the custom chap market; a market the saddlery's expertise and skills are unparalleled in Ontario. Mr. Coxworthy has tailored custom chaps for a plethora of people, including Princess Anne of the British Royal Family in 1976, also his career Ian has done a variety of work for nearly every international team along with the Canadian, American and British show jumping teams.
Featured Product this week. Mosquito-Less
We have a fantastic product called "Mosquito-Less". A Canadian product that was created to keep the mosquitoes away from any outdoor event. it smells like garlic, but that subsides and you are left with a product that works for 4 weeks. The really great thing about this product is that it is in a concentrated form and can be diluted to create 5 bottles of spray suitable to used on the horses. With a price tag of $39.95 that works out to only $7.99 per bottle. Non-toxic and economical, it just doesn't get any better.
Until next time.....
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