The first choice of equestrian enthusiasts around the world, Le Mieux grew from humble beginnings. Discover the brand’s story and commitment to quality.

Why Le Mieux is a Top Choice for Equestrian Enthusiasts

Worn by Olympic, professional, and casual riders, Le Mieux is a top choice for enthusiasts and is well on its way to becoming the world’s most exciting equestrian brand. Explore Le Mieux’s origins, offerings, and unique approach, and find out why the brand occupies such a significant position in the equestrian industry.

A Brand Born From Humble Origins

Having started out as an event rider, Robert Lemieux competed at the World Championship and Olympic levels for Great Britain and, later, Canada. Unfortunately, a serious injury ended his professional riding career.

Inspired by his love for horses, Robert and his wife Lisa started selling supplements from a van under the Horse Health brand in 2003. Their business continued to grow until 2006 when the couple realised there was a desperate need for quality lambskin saddle pads. Committed to quality, innovation, and affordability, they set about making their own range, and Le Mieux was born.

The initial range of saddle pads put Le Mieux on the map, but this was only the first of several key milestones that have solidified the brand’s reputation. It wasn’t long before Robert and Lisa expanded the range to include most types of equestrian equipment, premium rider clothing and accessories, and gifts such as toy horses and accessories that led to partnerships with John Lewis and Selfridges.

The business moved to purpose-built premises in 2019, and its products are sold through more than 500 traditional and online retailers, Ayr Equestrian among them. Le Mieux is also available in 69 countries as well as via the brand’s own website.

Testament to Le Mieux’s appeal is the business’ growth by more than 30% every year since 2008 and its revenues topping the £22 million mark in 2021. From humble beginnings, Le Mieux has become the first choice of world-class riders, such as Rolex Grand-Slam winning showjumper Scott Brash and Olympic and World Champion Charlotte Dujardin.

Consistent Quality Demonstrates Industry Leadership

Le Mieux demonstrates its industry leadership through the consistent quality that comes from its commitment to using superior materials and technology for its products. This has been evident from the beginning when Robert and Lisa used 100% natural, sustainable bamboo on their saddle pad linings; something that has proven effective in heat management and sweat-wicking. Combined with a high wither design, the brand’s saddle pads offer unbeatable comfort for horses.

The brand’s reputation for consistent quality and strong technical expertise at affordable prices extends to its ample range of products, from rider apparel to horse care essentials, catering to casual and professional riders.

Designed with customer preferences in mind, Le Mieux’s product range includes saddle pads, horse wear such as head collars and fly hoods, riding wear such as coats, breeches, jodhpurs, caps, and footwear, as well as rugs, saddlery and tack, grooming and stable accessories, supplements, and more. Renowned for its inspired collections of carefully considered colours and its ‘matchy-matchy’ sets, Le Mieux launches new designs on a seasonal basis.

Le Mieux Meets Equestrians’ Needs

Le Mieux’s comprehensive approach to meeting the equestrian community’s needs affordably but without skimping on quality has made the brand what it is today—a top choice for enthusiasts looking for excellence, innovation, and community engagement.