Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Happy Horse (Limpet Saddlepad) After Dragons’ Den?
Happy Horse (Limpet Saddlepad) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 8. The business was a breathable open-cell saddle pad for horse riders. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2012.
The Pitch
Aline Holmes walked into the Den in 2007 with a breathable open-cell saddle pad for horse riders. They were asking for £95,000.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Aline Holmes left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Happy Horse (Limpet Saddlepad) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2012, some 5 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is Happy Horse (Limpet Saddlepad) Still in Business?
No. Happy Horse (Limpet Saddlepad) is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2012).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at ElectroExpo (renamed Chocbox ), Tingo Tang, Mr Stripey, Magnetic Connection. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
