Pikeur

In February 1957 forerunner company Haefner & Co. starts up operations in Uchte, a town of 6000 inhabitants some 60 kilometers north-west of Hanover. Prior to this riding wear had to be custom-made. There was no alternative available. Show jackets and breeches were tailor-made and sent directly to the customer by post.

In 1964, Haefner & Co. becomes PIKEUR – which marks the beginning of industrial manufacturing of equestrian fashion in Germany. Research into new materials was a key factor in the early days. They needed to enable an optimum fit but, at the same time, also had to be hard-wearing as well as fashionable.

In 1972, Pikeur launches its collaboration with the German Equestrian Olympic Committee (DOKR) in Warendorf - which still continues today - and becomes official outfitter of the DOKR.

In 1977, Eskadron, the affiliated company which manufactures textile horse equipment and boots, is founded.