Cox the Saddler

Cox the Saddler, country and equestrian retail in Chesham

Cox the Saddler is a small family business based at 23 High Street in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. It sells country and equestrian goods both from its shop and through an online store, and describes itself as a saddler by trade and name. The range is built around well-known country brands rather than own-label production.

Barbour at the core of the catalogue

Barbour occupies the largest part of the shop's offer. The catalogue lists Barbour jackets, mid-layers, accessories, footwear and gift sets. A customer account quoted on the site describes buying a Beaufort jacket with a hood and using it through wet, windy conditions, and another refers to purchasing a Barbour jacket with shipping arranged to Italy.

Bags, leather and riding equipment

Alongside the outerwear, the shop stocks Brady Bags and Hedgren bags, bridle leather and other leathergoods, saddlery and riding clothing. It also carries sticks and umbrellas, gifts, leather care products and spare parts. A clearance section is listed separately from the main departments.

Buying from the shop

Orders can be placed online with an account, and the site states that postage to the UK is free on orders over £30; below that threshold the charge is £4.95, rising for long or heavy items. The shop also invites customers to subscribe for discounts. Shipping abroad is handled case by case: one quoted customer mentions arrangements made for delivery to Italy, and another writes from Minneapolis.

A family business with personal service

The correspondence reproduced on the site repeatedly refers to Sara and Paul as the people handling orders, and one buyer notes that knowing Cox the Saddler is a small family business made them happier to place the order. The same messages praise the speed of dispatch, the packaging and the personal attention given to shipping arrangements. These are individual customer accounts rather than an aggregate rating.