At First Thought Equine Ltd, we have always believed that better design leads to better performance, comfort, and welfare. Our patented technologies represent years of research, development, and practical experience within the equestrian industry.

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These patents protect the time, research, and investment behind our innovations, helping us continue to develop products that improve the connection between horse and rider.

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WOW Saddle Tree

Patent: EP2013136 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,)

Patent: 2650635 (Canada)

Patent: 2007246848 (Australia)

Patent: 573188 (New Zealand)

Patent: 8474230 (USA)

Patent: ZA200808960B (South Africa)

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Flair

Patent: EP3532428 (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey)

Patent: 2017350498 (Australia)

Patent: 752810 (New Zealand)

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Saddle Gauge

Patent: EP3762332 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey)

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FreeSpace Bridle

Patent: GB2564447

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FreeSpace Girth

Patent: EP4504646 (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey)