LeMieux to stick ‘true to its roots’ as logo on the market for £150m

Main equestrian logo LeMieux might be on the market for over £150m, however will “keep true to its roots” as its founders will stay concerned.

British former Olympic eventer Robert Lemieux and his spouse Lisa will play an “energetic position” within the logo they began just about twenty years in the past, which has larger its annual income from £10m in 2018 to £50m.

The couple began Horse Well being in 2003, and expanded the trade till they introduced the LeMieux logo in 2006, with their very own vary of saddle pads, which they sought after to be “cutting edge, well-made however above all, inexpensive”.

In 2022, LeMieux was once integrated within the Sunday Occasions 100, recognised because the 66th fastest-growing corporate in the United Kingdom, which the corporate described as “no longer just a outstanding success for the trade, but additionally a testomony to our exceptional crew”.

The corporate’s managing director Dan Mahoney advised H&H: “LeMieux was once based by way of Robert and Lisa in 2006 and their unwavering interest, power, and funding has been instrumental in shaping LeMieux into what it’s lately.

“As we glance against the longer term, Robert and Lisa will proceed to play an energetic position within the logo, making sure that we keep true to our roots, keeping up the essence of what LeMieux represents. As we set our attractions on even better horizons, we’re in the hunt for a spouse with world features, somebody who can assist us make bigger our succeed in and hook up with riders from all corners of the arena.”

The corporate employs 150 other people and operates in 69 nations.

“Our purpose is to change into probably the most thrilling world equestrian logo, and with the precise partnership, we’re assured that we will be able to do so dream,” Mr Mahoney mentioned.

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over 8 years operating for native and nationwide newspapers prior to becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Captivated with equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all facets of the business, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage regulations to mules. Her game of selection is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and she or he additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping presentations thru to global championships.