Based on the outskirts of Devizes Redpin has offices located not far from the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal. Our team produce some of the best loved equestrian publications in the country.
Starting with one title the Ridgeway Rider, in 1995, the company has grown steadily since that time and now publish six equestrian titles as well as their associated online presence.
In 1995 Andy and Sara Haines took over the Ridgeway Rider which then covered just Wiltshire and was printed in black and white. Rapid development followed including expansion of the area and the introduction of full colour and gloss print. The success of the new format prompted many enquiries from horse riders who wanted the magazine in their area. However further regional expansion of this title would have resulted in a loss of identity and focus for the readers so, in the ensuing years, five further regional publications have been produced each with their own strong identity.
In 2003 the regional title for the Midlands All Horse was launched, closely followed in 2004 by Equestrian Plus covering the North of England.
In 2005 due to the growth of the business the company went limited and one year later Wales’ only dedicated equestrian magazine was started, Welsh Rider.
2006 saw the development of websites for all the titles. Keen to develop the company ethos of free access to good quality magazines the websites enable all magazines to also be produced in digital format using the latest in page turning technology. Redpin were the first publisher in the equestrian market place to make their magazines freely available using this format and whilst others followed many are still only readable through a paid subscription.
In 2007 the Look 4 Horses website for buying and selling horses was launched with a link back to the magazines enabling those selling their horses to gain maximum publicity. The magazine portfolio was further strengthened in 2008 with two further titles covering the South East and East Anglia regions.
Ambitious plans for 2009 will see the development of our IT and web skills for clients wishing to improve their web presence and marketing.