Dover Saddlery, a leading multichannel retailer of equestrian products, has acquired an ownership interest in Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc, a manufacturer and retailer of western show apparel and accessories.

“Dover Saddlery and their Smith Brothers western division have been valued Hobby Horse customers for many years, and we welcome this opportunity to partner with them,” said Hobby Horse president Suzanne Vlietstra. “The Dover experts have built their English riding business into the foremost and trusted source of tack, apparel, and supplies in the United States, and we believe their operations expertise will help us grow Hobby Horse and the western business in the same fashion,” she said.

Hobby Horse Clothing Company is known for the style, value, and convenience of their western riding products, as well as their informative catalogs and website. “We’ll continue to help people achieve their showing goals by providing them with specialty products and expertise,” continued Vlietstra, “but with Dover’s help, we can develop more products, and distribute them more efficiently without losing our small-company feel. It’s a win-win-win partnership for our customers, Hobby Horse and Dover,” she added.

Visit www.hobbyhorseinc.com to learn more about Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc.