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4.6

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Everything was straightforward enough but it took nearly 2 weeks to receive the item. I did receive an email saying "as per their delivery statement, they're allowed up to 28 days" but who goes looki... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a black leather Ideal cob sized driving bridle, was kept updated about delivery time and absolutely delighted with quality of bridle, fit and ease of assembly. Pony also seems very happy with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent. Needed easidri dog coat and found company through online search. Quick message to them late Friday night and prompt response to confirm one large in stock. Ordered late Friday night, confir... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication and updates from Riding and Harness Stuff. Sadly Royal Mail let them down. Parcel posted 48hr tracked on Thursday, notified by Royal Mail to be delivered Saturday 9.15-11.15a... See more

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  1. Equestrian Shop

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Welcome to Harness Stuff, the specialist in carriage driving harnesses and other equestrian sports equipment and accessories such as horse bits, horse bridles and more! Here, at Riding and Harness stuff, we sell the brands that we know and trust. Our website also has many blog articles on a broad range of equestrian topics


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

False belly band

My order arrived on time (due to Easter it was a day late but that was to be expected) and I found their website very helpful and informative, especially as I wasn't exactly sure what size I needed - used today and its perfect thank you

28 March 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy to recommend

Prompt delivery of exactly what I needed. Comparable price to other sellers but with free delivery. I’ve used this company often and am happy to recommend them

27 February 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Iv tried to use this company on several…

Iv tried to use this company on several occasions as the website it so well set out. My 1st attempt was ordering an ideal lux harness. I was told ideal are up to 14 days order time. Almost a month later parts still hadn’t arrived. Eventually agreed on a refund which I had to chase on several occasions eventually receiving almost 3 weeks later. I ordered the harness else where and received within 6 days, this was ordered directly from ideal. A few months later I placed a mixed order of driving sundries which again took weeks. I placed another order in January of lead ropes, driving apron and pads etc. I was emailed 12 days after my order to say them items would be on there way with a few days. 2 weeks later nothing. At this point I got in touch. I’d placed the same items back in my basket and was offered a 9% off voucher of which I sent screen shots, I asked if this could be applied to the order as I’d had such a long wait and was told no. Even though the items were exactly the same. I asked why it was taking so long and was told zilco items can take 28 days at which point I asked why things such as the ideal gloves, lead ropes, martingale stops etc etc couldn’t have been posted - no response. I’d have thought after such a long wait there customer service would have stepped up etc. Sad to say I won’t be using this company again and I’d recommend people to stay clear.

I would not call £166 a small order. In fact it qualifies for free delivery of £50 more than 3 times over. So yes you could and should have split the order when it took 29 days from order to delivery.

As for the voucher you could have refunded it if you really wanted to.

As for communication I received an email only after I emailed you which stated my order would be with me in a few days. 14 days later it wasn’t!

My 1st order was £455.65
2nd order £108.19
3rd order £166.57

Iv read most of these reviews and the only thing it high lights to include your responses is poor customer service and your inability to put things right.

16 February 2024
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Reply from Harnessstuff

I am sorry that you have had some bad experiences with us. We, along with all UK stockists can face problems with importing the products we sell. On this occassion you appear to have been very unlucky to experience issues on a couple of occassions. I can only apologise for this experience, it is outwith our control. At all times you were kept informed and responded to in a timely manner. The voucher code you are refering to is sent by automated email and cannot be applied retrospectively to completed orders and as explained we did not go over our advertised timeline in delivering the items in that order to you. We did not split the order as you suggest as it was such a small order and sadly we are a small business with tight margins. I thank you for your previous custom and wish you well shopping with an alternative stockist

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The products were fine

The products were fine, from order to delivery took nearly 3 weeks. Yes, it clearly states in the small print it could take up to 28 days.
It appears if you are a new customer, pretty much immediately after you have placed your order you receive an offer voucher for 7% off if you purchase more items. The trouble with this is you are given just 24 hours from the email to do so until the voucher expires. As a customer, I perceive this "gesture" as a hollow one that Harnessstuff know is very unlikely to be used. I found I was quite annoyed by this "gesture" and for me, it has tainted this transaction and is what I will remember. I've deducted two stars simply because of this.
I would recommend Harnessstuff either do not give this hollow gesture at all or give the voucher say 2 weeks to expire (as many businesses do) to make it mean something.

17 January 2024
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Reply from Harnessstuff

Hi. I am sorry that you find this gesture offensive, it is very common practice in eccommerce and many of our customers are very happy with it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harnessstuff thank you.

Having a long history with Harnessstuff, as always I put in an order, it was promptly collected and sent.
I received my order very fast. Always very good care and attention taken.

8 December 2023

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