Charlotte's Saddlery
Transition. That is what our site has gone through the past three to four weeks. You are seeing the finished product. For those of us involved with the transition, it is quite remarkable to see the changes that have taken place. We have gone from a "rigid, single column" design to a "fluid, two column" design. Earth tones are predominant throughout the site. The original design is from Sadhana Ganapathiraju with artistic license being taken from there. We hope you like the changes. Regardless, let us know what you think.We specialize in equipment and apparel for the English and Western rider. We also offer free saddle fittings, tack repair, monogramming, blanket cleaning and repair, and boot adjustments. Walk into a Charlotte's store expecting to see the usual - Western saddles, English saddles, reins, bits, western chaps, and boots - but finding the unexpected as well-the largest collection of Breyer horses in this part of the country, unique jewelry, home furnishings, and extensive lines of lifestyle sport clothing.
Charlotte's Saddlery 10% off SALE - Take 10% OFF any item(s) in the catalog. Fine Print: Excludes saddles, GPA helmets, eCertificates and Ariat boots. No minimum purchase required. Sale ends July 31. Sale prices are valid online only.
Rest In Peace Sugar - Thank you for your kindness and years of devotion. You are truly missed...you have been grateful and loyal, difficult standards for people to live up to. May your rewards be many and our bonds blossom again. Journey forth.
Online shopping is even easier at Charlotte's. You asked for it and we listened. Introducing FastTrak Checkout (FTC). No more page after page to get through the checkout process. No more filling out one form after another. No more clicking continue... continue. With FastTrak Checkout (FTC), once you've created your account, the checkout process is reduced to no more than 2 simple pages. From there your order goes right into processing. Security and Convenience come first at Charlotte's eCatalog.
HistoryFrom a small warehouse and the back of a van, Charlotte Raisbeck made a dream come true 30 years ago. Today her twin sons, Mark and Tim carry on her dream - the dream known as Charlotte's Saddlery an equestrian lover's retail heaven. From saddles to brushes and riding apparel , Charlotte's Saddlery is a full service saddlery and tack store for both English and Western riding.
The dream for Charlotte's Saddlery began in the late 1960's when Charlotte's daughter Vickie, moved to Houston and soon found that there just were not a lot of equestrian saddlery and tack stores for English riders. When Vickie told her mother about the lack of English tack stores in Houston, Charlotte had a vision of building a new life in the equestrian business. So, in 1976 Charlotte packed up her belongings and family and left her home and Real Estate career behind in Kansas City, Missouri to turn her dream into reality in Texas!
After settling down in Houston, Charlotte opened her first store, Charlotte's Saddlery, in July of 1977. In the early days, the store was located in an old warehouse on the north side of Old Katy Road and was stocked with only English tack and supplies. Because Charlotte had grown up riding and competing in the English discipline, it was only natural that she stuck to what she knew best.
Like any entrepreneur, she worked from the bottom up, traveling from horse show to horse show on the weekends.
Charlotte quickly developed a sharp business
sense for the equestrian market in Houston and within a year of starting up
she needed more space. She opened a new store on the south side of I-10, just
east of Kirkwood and remained in that location until 1997.
Mark joined his mother's business straight out of college in 1979, with his brother Tim later following in 1981. The Rest of the Story »
