Horse & Hound was established by Mary Buie in 2001 in a convenient location in Carrollton, VA, only five minutes from Northern Suffolk, Smithfield, and the James River Bridge to Newport News. Six years after its opening, Mary decided it was time for her to sell the business and spend more time with her husband and horses (of course!).

Lisa and Scott Perry live just minutes from the Horse & Hound and were one of the store's first customers. Lisa remembers taking her new Morgan mare on her first trail ride and noticing “Horse & Hound” on the vacant former post office building on Norsworthy Drive. Once the store opened, Lisa became a frequent customer and often thought it would be exciting to own the tack shop. In the summer of 2007, there was a sign on the door that the shop was for sale and on November 6, 2007, Lisa’s wish became a reality!

Customer service is the top priority for the Perry’s new venture. With that in mind, the operating hours were increased to allow customers the opportunity to shop after work and on Sundays. Horse & Hound is now the only tack shop in Isle of Wight County open every day.

The inventory continues to increase as well largely due to the fact that customer requests are handled quickly and many special requests become new products in the store! Due to numerous customer requests for feed products, ADM Alliance feed and nutrition products were added to the inventory in August 2008. Another great addition to the store is the offering of Myler Bits. Horse & Hound is the only tack shop in Isle of Wight carrying these quality specialty bits.

It is never boring at Horse & Hound! From monthly drawings and monthly specials to events like day-long expos, Ladies Night, Painted Ponies contests and storewide sales throughout the year, there is always something going on! Customers are kept abreast of all the happenings through a group email system and notices at the store.

If you have not visited Horse & Hound, we encourage you to come by. You will be amazed at the inventory we carry! If you have not visited Horse & Hound lately, we encourage you to visit too. You won’t be disappointed!

At Horse & Hound we want to make sure you are totally satisfied. Please let us know if you ever experience anything but excellent service!

Lisa & Scott Perry