This week we sat down to chat with Will Wilson of premium luggage and accessories company, Baekgaard. You might say that Will is part of a dynasty as his Aunt, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, is the founder of the famed women’s handbags, travel items and accessories company, Vera Bradley. The way the story goes is that in the midst of launching her own company, Barbara met […]Read More
Each week our Featured Finds highlights some of the latest and greatest shops at World Equestrian Center. WEC’s Vendor Village plays host to everything from tack shops to salons to home and gift stores. We love to share the stories of how those shops found their niche in the equestrian industry. This week, we sat down with Allan Garray, owner of Mona’s Monograms, to hear […]Read More
We welcome Winslow Photography back to World Equestrian Center this week as the official horse show photographer of the WEC July II horse show. You may recognize owners Josh and Karrin Winslow and their fantastic team of photographers from the various shows they shoot throughout the Midwest including Brave Horse and Country Heir. We are thrilled to have the Winslow Photography team on site for […]Read More
Dr. Saeks of Saeks Chiropractic, L.L.C. is a familiar face at World Equestrian Center, having built a client base in the equestrian market over the past four years at the facility. Today, half of Dr. Saek’s practice consists of equestrians, mainly those that show in Hunter / Jumper and Equitation classes. Dr. Saeks believes in a holistic approach to healing his clients through muscle work […]Read More
This week’s Featured Finds highlights the many different dining options that World Equestrian Center has to offer. From early morning coffee at Dark Horse Coffee Co., to mid-day lunch at the International Grille and Café, to late night dinner and drinks at the Paddock Club, World Equestrian Center has an option for all of your dining needs. Paddock Club The Paddock Club is an expansive, […]Read More
“Dandy Products, Inc. offers the highest quality of protection available for animal safety surfacing. Specializing in custom work and difficult padding areas. We manufacture our own wall padding to provide customers and facilities worldwide with the top of the line custom padding. Dandy Products has provided solutions for universities, veterinarians, zoos, private farms, and athletic facilities. No project is too big or small.” This week’s Featured […]Read More
This week’s Featured Find brings us a little pampering in the form of Rodan + Fields, a premium skincare brand built on a legacy of innovative dermatology-inspired skincare products backed by clinical results. Rodan + Fields consultant Christy Rudwall combines her expertise in skincare with her knowledge of equine industries to bring top-of-the-line products from Rodan + Fields right to the horse show. Christy can be […]Read More
Discover luxury Lodging at the World Equestrian Center Cramped hotel rooms miles away from a horse show are a thing of the past, thanks to the World Equestrian Center’s beautiful lodging options. Every equestrian knows that the advantages of on-site horse show lodging are unparalleled, and that extra space for post-show relaxation is a must. The World Equestrian Center has made this dream a reality, […]Read More
Four generations of equestrian industry background stand behind this week’s Featured Find at World Equestrian Center: The Custom Fox. Based out of Lambertville, Michigan, The Custom Fox tack shop is owned by Beth and John Pfeiffer and offers a plethora of products for both the horse and rider, each hand selected and tested by Beth’s family of horsemen. The Custom Fox is conveniently located in […]Read More
This week, our Featured Finds vendor comes to us in the form of the familiar face of Farm Vet. Farm Vet has been a fixture at the World Equestrian Center, operating out of their trailer in the hallway of the R+L Arena by the ribbon room since 2016. Farm Vet strives to put the health of horses and pets above all else, supplying a selection […]Read More
