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Why Equine Businesses Need A Strong Website

  • Writer: Alice Mantle
    Alice Mantle
  • Aug 4
  • 2 min read
(And Why Social Media Alone Isn’t Enough)

In a world where horsey businesses are busier than ever - whether you’re coaching, clipping, or running a tack shop, it’s tempting to rely solely on social media to reach your customers.


But here’s the thing: your business deserves more than an Instagram grid. You need an equine business website that works as hard as you do - even when you're mucking out the yard on the darkest and gloomiest of winter mornings.


Woman smiling, holding a Canon camera. She's wearing a navy shirt with "THUNDERHOOVES Digital." Background shows a wooden building. Sky is overcast.
I can help set up or update your website - from design, to copywriting, to updated images - I can do it all!

First Impressions Matter

Your website is often the first place potential clients go after finding you on social media or through word-of-mouth. If they land on a site that looks outdated, loads slowly, or worse - doesn’t exist - it can damage trust before you even say hello.


A strong website shows that you’re professional, prepared, and invested in your brand.

You're in Control (Unlike Social Media)

Social platforms change constantly: algorithms shift, accounts get hacked, reach drops overnight. But your website? It’s yours. You’re in full control of your content, messaging, and customer journey.


Plus, with a website, you can:

  • Create a clear booking or inquiry process

  • Showcase your services in detail

  • Collect email addresses and build a community

  • Sell products or digital downloads directly


Your Website Works 24/7

Whether it’s midnight or Monday morning, your website is always working for you: answering questions, booking clients, or selling products. You don’t need to be online constantly to convert curious visitors into paying customers.


It’s like having a digital groom that never sleeps.


SEO = Visibility

Ever typed “equine physio near me” or “saddle fitter in Yorkshire”? Your potential clients are doing the same.


With a strong SEO foundation, your website can show up in those searches - helping people find you instead of your competitors.


Sell More, with Less Hassle

Whether you’re offering lessons, clinics, services, or physical/digital products, your website becomes the hub where customers can learn, trust, and buy. You can connect payment systems, automate bookings, and even upsell with ease.


For Every Equine Business

Whether you’re:

  • A riding coach wanting to grow a waitlist

  • A tack shop looking to sell online

  • An equine therapist needing to educate clients

  • Or a farrier wanting a place for reviews and bookings


A website builds credibility, attracts new clients, and gives your audience the info they need - on their terms.


Take it from my clients...

"Alice re-designed and completely re-created an incredible website - which I am super proud of. I am incredibly grateful for Alice; she totally understood the assignment and smashed it out the park!" - Aiyana Everest @the_country_osteopath


"Alice was super helpful and lovely to work with! I have seen my vision come to life and my website has had a major upgrade." - Emily Morris @efmsynergyhealth


Before and after website design for The Country Osteopath. Before: Person with a horse. After: Woman smiling with a horse. Text and graphics visible.
Before and after Thunderhooves Digital website design.

Ready to build your equine website?

At Thunderhooves Digital, I help horsey businesses create beautiful, strategic websites that turn clicks into clients. Let’s make sure your online presence does you justice - from homepage to hoof pick.


Email me at thunderhooves.digital@gmail.com to talk websites!

 
 
 

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