LeMieux is a leading global equestrian brand. Originally known for its saddle pads, the business has expanded to provide a range of distinctive premium equestrian equipment, rider and lifestyle wear, and toys and accessories to a passionate customer base in more than 90 countries.
It sells direct to consumers through a rapidly growing e-commerce channel, and is stocked in more than 500 retailers worldwide, including John Lewis and Selfridges. It is the supplier of choice to world-class riders, such as Olympians Ros Canter, Scott Brash and Becky Moody, and many more riders at the 2024 Paris Olympic games.
The business was founded in 2006 by Lisa and Robert Lemieux, a former professional event rider, British National Champion and Olympian.
Enhancing an established brand
In 2021, LDC invested for a minority stake in the business. LDC is backing LeMieux’s ambitious management team, to accelerate its growth in the UK and overseas, and further expand its horse wear and rider wear offering.
As part of the transaction, retail veteran and ex-CEO of Joules, Colin Porter, joined the business as Non-Executive Chairman.
We knew the time was right to accelerate our rate and scale of growth, which is why partnering with LDC was a natural step for us given their track-record of supporting brands like ours and taking them to the next level.”
Making a jump in global growth
LeMieux has grown revenue by 160% since LDC’s investment in 2021 and recorded double-digit revenue growth every year since 2019.
In the year to 30 April 2025, LeMieux increased revenue by 17% to £59.1m as it continued to invest in the business. UK sales grew by 10% while international sales, which now amount for more than 40% of its revenue, grew by 27%.
LeMieux’s success has been supported by continued investment in its products, people and infrastructure. In 2024, it opened a new 50,000 sq. ft UK headquarters in Hampshire and opened a permanent showroom in Dallas and a flagship retail store at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, to support continued growth in North America – its fastest growing market.
The investment from LDC has also enabled LeMieux to strengthen its team. Headcount has grown by over 185%, with it now employing more than 170 people. Senior appointments were also hired including a new Head of North America and to strengthen its sales and marketing team in the UK.
With our new HQ, warehouse facility and logistics partnerships in place, we’re now well positioned for the next stage of growth, which will see us continue to expand across our product categories and keep growing our international footprint.”
Sustainable ambitions
The business is also focused on ensuring its growth is sustainable and has adopted several
initiatives including eco-friendly packaging and the launch of its Earth range, its first
dedicated environmentally conscious range, which aims to transform waste into fashion by
using recycled materials. We also introduced the management team to another portfolio company Sedex, a sustainability data and technology provider. Sedex’s platform enables LeMieux to access advanced data and analytics on more than 80% of its manufacturing partners, to ensure sustainability also extends to its supply chain.
Royal Warrant and Double digital revenue
In 2025, LeMieux was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty The King.
LeMieux also announced that it has grown revenue by 160% since LDC’s investment in 2021 and recorded double-digit revenue growth every year since 2019.
Sustainability is a core objective for companies that hold the Royal Warrant, and we are proud of our ESG progress and look forward to building on our sustainability initiatives in the future.”
Awards
Hampshire Business of the Year
Hampshire Business Awards 2024
100 fastest-growing private companies in the UK (No. 66)
Sunday Times 100