Green Valley Tack is a premier tack shop that offers a wide variety of brands and price points
Green Valley Tack has been Orange County’s premier tack shop destination for competitive horse riding supplies since 1991. Our vision is to provide the best assortment of quality horse products and accessories at affordable prices for men, women, children and their horses. With levels of pricing for beginner, amateur and professional, we offer a broad and distinctive selection of trusted brand name products for the horse and rider with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We take pleasure in helping you find the top brand you need to outfit yourself, your horse and stable with the finest in tack, apparel, footwear, jewelry, toys and gifts that includes a price match policy. Our staff is experienced equestrians who understand the needs of horsewomen and men, and offer reliable customer service with over 75 years of combined equine experience in hunters, jumpers, dressage, stable management, competition and horsemanship. Our shop has an extensive inventory and can easily handle specialty orders within your budget and timeframe. We pride ourselves in being a good resource for our customers for both products and local area services. Our staff actively supports the horse community throughout the Hudson Valley in NY and neighboring NJ and PA. We want you to be equipped for an enjoyable riding experience and for caring for your animals health and well being. I have a personal commitment to my business and the equestrian community. We are the store with everything for the horse lover.
Keywords: Tack shop, Horse Tack, Riding Apparel, English Horse Tack, English Riding Apparel,Barn Supplies, Consignments, Price Match Policy, Custom Fittings
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Green Valley Tack Shop has been in business since 1991. As Green Valley Tacks’ owner, I have a personal commitment to my business and the equestrian community. Our staff actively supports the horse community throughout the Hudson Valley in NY and neighboring NJ and PA. We want you to be equipped for an enjoyable riding experience and for caring for your animals health and well being.
What is your primary product or service?
Green Valley Tack is a premier tack shop that offers a wide variety of brands and price points of English equestrian goods for men, women, children and their horses since 1991. We have a price-match policy and offer the following brands:
1. Saddles: We are a certified dealer of Passier, Stubben and Prestige custom saddles. We also offer production saddles from Pessoa, Ovation, Tekna, Bates, and Wintec, HDR.
2. Leather Goods and Tack: Bridles, girths, reins, Stirrup Leathers, Breastplates and martingales and training equipment such as lunging surcingles are in stock for brands like Passier, KL Select, Red Barn, Antares, Pessoa, Ovation, Nunn Finer.
3. Tall Boots: Many brands and styles of tall boots for all disciplines. Dress boots from Konig, Cavallo, Tredstep, Mountain Horse and Ariat. Field Boots for Hunter/Jumpers from Ariat, Tredstep, Mountain Horse, Ovation. Cross Over Boots for Eventing from Ariat and Tredstep.
4. Paddock Boots and Half Chaps: We carry a full line from brands like Ariat, Tredstep, Grand Prix and Dublin.
5. Helmets: We carry brands like GPA, Samshield, IRH, OneK, Troxel and UVEX. As all the helmets we sell are ASTM approved, helmet shapes and features are different and must be carefully fit.
6. Show Clothing: We carry Jackets, Britches and shirts for all disciplines and levels of riding from beginner to amateur to professional with traditional fabrics as well as the new tech fabrics. Brands included are Pikeur, Grand Prix, RJ Classics and Tailored Sportsman as well as economical brands such as Tuff Rider and Horseware.
7. Apparel and Accessories: GVT carries a full range of seasonal apparel that changes every Spring and Fall. Some of the brands we carry are Gersemi, Goode Rider, Horseware, Horze, Mountain Horse, Joules and Kerrits.
8. Toys, Gifts, Jewelry and Books: GVT takes pride in finding unique items to complement the many traditional items we carry. We want GVT to be your stop for Birthdays, Holidays and those special gifts for the horse lover in your life. Brands include Arthur Court, LILO, Kabana, CCI Brands and Breyer
9. Horse Supplies and Supplements: We carry a full line of products such as liniments, shampoos and conditioners, Fly Products hoof treatments and wound care. Supplement brands include Farnum, Absorbine, Eqyss, Effol, Stubben, Leather Therapy, Banixx and vetrycin.
10. Horse Clothing: We have blankets in Heavyweight to Lightweight, Stable blankets and sheets, coolers and competition sheets and hoods and shipping boots. Blanket accessories like hoods, liners and jammies with brands that include Horseware styles Rambo, Rhino and Amigo, English Riding Styles Pessoa and Centaur, Weatherbeeta Styles including Freestyle and Original.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Green Valley Tack is a premier tack shop destination that offers full service and a wide variety of brands and price points of English equestrian goods for men, women, children and their horses since 1991. We are a FULL Service Tack Shop that provides the following services:
• Personalized ordering for that special customized product you have always wanted or a new line you like us to consider carrying or just a product you don’t see in the store. Our staff is fully versed in our product line. Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean we can’t order it for you.
• Proposals – GVT can handle specialty orders within your budget and time frame and prepare proposals to meet the needs of your school or organization. Purchasing items in bulk for your stable or special event gives me better buyer power which I would pass along to you.
• Custom Boot companies offer uncompromising attention to detail and exceptional wearability. Our expertise in measuring ensures you that perfect boot you were unable to find in “Off The Shelf” We carry custom brands like Vogel, Cavallo, Konig, Dehner and Der Dau.
• Saddle fitting- Our mission is to unite both the horse in rider for the perfect saddle. The saddle manufacturing companies we partner with are skilled craftsmen who have perfected saddle making over generations and developed into an art, ensuring that both the horse and rider are fitted flawlessly. We have staff certified in saddle fitting and can also refer to a saddle fitter in your area. Brands like Prestige, Passier and Stubben are our tip sellers.
• Engraving – for that special stall plate, halter or saddle plate to proudly display your horses name and owner or identify your tack within your barn and to keep track of your items at events. Additional personalized items such as bracelets and dog collars can also be ordered.
• Clipper service and Blade sharpening-we offer a service that will maintain the proper functioning of your clippers and blades to be sure your horse is ready for any activity that might be coming up.
• Blanket cleaning and repair- we have relationship with a wonderful company that specializes in the proper cleaning and repair of your horses clothing with a two week turnaround. Every piece is reviewed for its functional integrity and repaired as needed, they come back as close to new as possible ready for another year of protecting your most cherished companion.
• Leather Repair – We offer leather repair for your tall boot zippers and gussets as well as replacing the rubber on your reins or repairing the zipper on your favorite jacket. Repairs are not limited to that but give you a good idea of the vast area of work we can do.
• Gift Cards – If you are unable to decide on a specific gift item, GVT offers gift cards in any denomination for any occasion. All cards come with gift card holder and envelopes FREE. No expiration date on gift cards eliminate the worry of a devalued card for non use.
• Coupons, Award Certificates – As GVT owner I have a personal commitment to my business and the surrounding equestrian community. I offer a wide range of coupons and award certificates that help make your shopping local a more economical experience. All customers who supply their birthdate and address will receive a $5.00 off coupon for their birthday. If a customer spends $ 1000 each year they are considered a Preferred Customer and will receive coupons throughout the year from 20 to 50% Off a selected item. GVT also participates in all the local show circuits by supplying award certificates to all the first place winners of $ 5.00 for each class, division winners can receive up to $ 15.00 off their purchase.
• Consignment – GVT will take specific consignment items for sale with a 20% sellers fee which means 80% in your pocket. In addition, we can list your item on EBAY for an additional 10% fee, this service is very good for selling used saddles and high end equipment.
• After Hour Appointments – Green Valley Tack is more than happy to stay late to accommodate customers’ hectic schedules, just give us a call.
• Events – Green Valley Tack is more than happy to allow our customers to host their meetings or events at our store. With just a scheduling phone call we would be more than happy to accommodate.
What type of payments do you accept?
Green Valley Tack Shop conveniently accepts a wide variety of payment forms that include Master Card, Visa, Amex, Discover, debit cards, PayPal, checks, money orders and Cash.
Which areas do you service?
Green Valley Tack Shop services a wide area that includes Pine Island, NY and neighboring communities, all of Orange County and neighboring Counties as well as the equestrian community throughout the Hudson Valley in NY and neighboring NJ and PA. We also accept phone orders on our TOLL-FREE 866-316-1667 number and will ship anywhere in the country. Our shopping cart is easily accessible from our website and we have a price-match policy.
What are your hours of operation?
Green Valley Tack Shop is conveniently open on Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. We will also schedule after hour appointments as needed.