Bull Valley Equestrian Center

06/01/2024

HUGH Tack Sale June 15-16 from 10-5

Please join us for the sale to save Rio!

We took in a Mustang named Rio from a Non Profit that was going out of business. He had laminitis and if they couldn’t find him a home that understood Mustangs and Laminitis he was going to be euthanized. They donated all of their items for us to sell to help with his expenses. No reasonable offer will be refused- everything must sell!!!

All proceeds benefit Operation Wild Horse - Veterans R&R.

Western, Hunter & Dressage saddles & bridles, kids and adult English and Western riding clothing, horse and barn items. You name it we probably have it.

We will consign your items (20% commission) if you drop off before June 15 or you can join us and bring your own to sell with a $20 table fee.

Refreshments and food items will be available.

04/25/2024

I am lucky to have the opportunity with my work at Operation Wild Horse - Veterans R&R to do podcasts from time to time. Here is the latest one I had the opportunity to do. It’s about an hour but we covered so many magical things about Mustangs and OWH.

I often learn more about my guests as I prepare for podcast episodes. When I contacted Operation Wild Horse, I had no idea I would also get the opportunity t...

04/16/2024

Put it on your calendar!
The Wild Horse Fair is back for its 6th year!

VETERANS!!!!!!!!! - We want you to be part of TEAM RED, WHITE or BLUE! Team sign up is starting soon. Practices starting now!

Day one will be Veterans and Active Duty with Mustangs, Day two you will see the Burros take the stage with our Veterans and Active Duty.

08/15/2022

Proud trainer moments from these past few weeks….

Nori has always been dedicated to her dressage training and is not only a talented student but she loves to challenge herself to be the best she and her ponies can be. She sets goals for herself and works hard to achieve them.

After great showings in July at National Dressage Pony Cup with a Reserve Championship with her pony Maximus and 4th with her pony Martian, Nori showed a b***o she trained from Wild to tame the following weekend. She understands that horsemanship is a huge part of her success with her riding and enjoyed the opportunity to improve her skills with her b***o Ned finishing 4th in a competition with him also.

Next up on her list is Festival of Champions where she will compete for the Dressage Seat Equitation National Championship at the end of August. Kids from all over the US will come together to compete for this prestigious title. As we headed home from Pony Cup, we were talking about who she wanted to ride and her mom said we need a horse that just puts his head down and does his job like my gelding Spike.

After a vet check to get approval on him coming back to work, they started to train together. Spike is 26 and had retired from showing two years ago but he has been happily back at work with Nori for about three weeks now. After a quick message to our Custom Saddlery fitter Lori Nelson, we were scheduled for an appointment and we’re able to find the perfect saddle that both Nori and Spike LOVE!!!! The Everest R is amazing for both of them.

Today Spike and Nori went to their first show together so they could get in the ring once before championships. They earned a 70% in their class and set a great foundation for Championships. Years ago another youth rider rode Spike in a clinic with Lilo Fore, an Olympic judge. She asked me at one point if I was more proud of my student or my horse and today that went through my mind over and over as I watched them together. The other youth rider went onto ride Grand Prix and I have no doubt Nori will achieve that also.

Nori also showed today for the first time as a Team Rider for Custom Saddlery with a two year sponsorship of her and her team of incredible mounts. So proud to be her trainer and mentor her on her journey with horses, ponies and Dressage.




Tracy Arthur Benck
Patti Gruber

07/24/2022

02/22/2022

10/21/2021

When your 25 year old dressage horse loves teaching beginners. ❤️Spike

01/09/2021

When your working student starts to get an understanding of Dressage on your fancy kill pen rescue pony and you know it’s all starting to come together.

Brooklyn and Luck are a great team. Can’t wait for their future.

08/15/2020

Nori and her two super ponies won the Midwest Regional Championships today. So proud of this kiddo and how focused she is on becoming the best rider she can be. First season doing Western Dressage with Max and traditional Dressage with Martian!!! Scores from 66-78%

08/15/2020

Nori and Max Level 1 Midwest Regional Champion

03/19/2020

The family would like to thank the Village of Wauconda, the Mayor of Wauconda, the Wauconda Police Department, the Wauconda Fire District, the Wauconda Village Administrator, the trustees, and the community of Liberty Lakes for allowing our to debut in your town. Read more about our mission on the Operation Wild Horse page and participate by sharing your photos with the hashtag AND -- veterans and mustangs restoring hope, one neighborhood at a time.

03/17/2020

Had to sit down and talk to these guys yesterday about “social distancing”. They weren’t using the hand sanitizer provided at the door, washing their hands after using the bathroom or keeping a distance from each other. ❤️our barn cats.

12/22/2019

Our barn kitties Greyson, Wh**ey and Spooky love their new holiday beds.

12/07/2019

Trainer Conrad Schumacher explains step by step how to master the intricacies of the half halt and ride it correctly—whatever the situation.

11/28/2019

Fun day before Thanksgiving at the barn with lots of friends stopping by. These two riding together made my day and then everyone got in on it.

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11/15/2019

Starting to add mirrors... so excited the first 26 are up.

10/02/2019

This is the trailer from the documentary our Veterans program Operation Wild Horse is fortunate to be part of which was partially filmed at BVEC.

https://vimeo.com/user855722/review/355475391/df2f8392c2

"The Mustangs: An American Story" takes audiences on an odyssey throughout America to places few people have seen or even know about. There are more than…

09/11/2019

In this Super Bowl 2011 commercial, the Budweiser Clydesdales bow in tribute, with the Statue of Liberty in the background, 10 years after the 9/11 tragedy. ...

08/22/2019

Advice to help you build a healthy, lasting relationship with the dressage professional in your life

08/16/2019

Our three dressage riders are all ready for Sorensen Championships tomorrow.

We also have 2 Western Dressage Riders showing.

08/08/2019

'Alternative Rosettes'

It's the taking part that counts!

©️EmilyColeIllustrations

07/27/2019

We will be having $500, $1,000, and $2,500 raffles at the Wild Horse Fair! Get your tickets ahead of time!

07/21/2019

2 National Champions, 3 Reserve National Champions. Way to go team!!!