IRELAND’S equestrian business community is about to experience a new way of operating with the launch of Open Equine, an innovative equestrian buying group platform.

Designed to streamline the purchasing process and foster a cooperative environment, Open Equine is poised to become a valuable resource for equestrian businesses across the country.

Open Equine is tailored specifically for Ireland’s equestrian industry, providing a platform where members can benefit from collective buying power. The core aim is to enable members to save on essential supplies and services, support each other through collaboration, and connect with reputable vendors and suppliers.

Looking ahead to this winter, concerns about bedding supply shortages are increasing. In response, Open Equine is organising a ‘Bedding Blitz’ – a large-scale tender to secure more affordable bedding options for members. By gathering orders collectively, Open Equine can negotiate better prices and ensure a stable supply of bedding materials through the winter months.

As well as collective buying power, key features of Open Equine include connecting members with vetted vendors, ensuring that quality and reliability are maintained across all transactions; sharing knowledge and ideas and taking on complex issues affecting the future of the industry; helping to guide equestrian businesses through environmental sustainability changes.

How to participate

To take advantage of the Bedding Blitz and other opportunities, equestrian businesses are invited to join Open Equine. Membership is straightforward, free for the first 100 business members and the benefits are immediate.

By joining, members can place their orders for bedding as part of the Bedding Blitz and take advantage of the savings and security it offers.

Open Equine is more than just a buying group; it’s a community where members can save, support, and connect. Open Equine encourages all members of Ireland’s equestrian business community to become part of this initiative, ensuring a more cost-effective and collaborative approach to business operations.

For more information, or to join Open Equine, visit the website at www.openequine.com or contact them directly at info@openequine.com