Our Story

Founded by horse trainer, Andrea Cao, Andrea Equine is a high quality western horse tack and apparel brand that offers style, quality, and durability. 

The Roots

Our brand started with simply a young girl and her passion for horses. Created on the Central Coast of California, we saw firsthand how top-tier clinician-branded tack delivered exceptional feel and durability—but at steep costs that put it out of reach for many riders. On the other hand, more affordable options often lacked the craftsmanship and performance serious horsemen expect.

Determined to bridge this gap, we spent years researching, testing, and refining our designs to create tack that delivers the same professional-level quality without the inflated price tag. That commitment led to the creation of Andrea Equine—a brand built for riders who demand the best for their horses without compromise.

Responsible Sourcing

But great products were only part of the goal. The horse industry not only needed a change on the customer side with quality and prices, it needed an overhaul deep within the roots of manufacturing and management.

We found that lots of mainstream horse tack brands weren't even owned by real or knowledgeable horse people. Equipment that goes on and inside your horse should be developed with years of care and experience; yet these brands were churning out products that cut corners and weren't designed with the horse in mind.

Even more surprisingly, most tack that was marketed as "quality" and "handmade" came from unknown sweatshops. After reaching out, we found that none of these equestrian brands audited for ethical manufacturing or guaranteed living wages. In fact, they couldn't give us any information at all. Who was to make sure workers were paid fairly and had safe working conditions?

This needed to change. We work with family businesses and teams that handcraft all of our products with American materials in safe conditions and pay fair, living wages. 

We hope that we inspire other brands to make this change as well.

Our Community

This brand has always been for the horses and the people. It was built to inspire radical change and create a killer community of equestrians that are devoted to quality, sustainability, and the timeless art of horsemanship. Our mission is to honor tradition while pushing the boundaries of innovation, ensuring that every rider and horse get the best in performance, style, and ethical craftsmanship.