Equestrian’s Workshop

01/23/2024

What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who made the Equestrian's Workshop such a huge success. 🐴

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to our incredible speakers, vendors who set up booths, amazing volunteers, and all of you who joined us for this workshop. Your support made this day unforgettable.

As we take a moment to recharge, we're already gearing up for an even better 2025 Equestrian's Workshop! Grateful to be part of this amazing community, and we can't wait to see you all next year.

Thank you for making the first year of the Equestrian's Workshop a success! 🎉🐴

01/20/2024

Moved in some of our vendors tonight! We’ll be back at bright and early tomorrow morning to finish up before we start at 8!
Tons of great shopping already!

01/18/2024

For those of you who were planning on getting me your banners to hang, please make sure to get that to me!! I will be at Simon’s on Friday and will have time to put some up yet early Saturday morning.
-Vanessa 507-696-6414

01/15/2024

☀️ Good Morning ☀️

IT’S WORKSHOP WEEK!!!
So excited to see everyone!

A few reminders as we get closer to our date. Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 5-7:30am, we have set up for all vendors and tack swap booths. You are responsible for all things needed for your space, so please be mindful of that.

Attendees, doors open at 8am! You pay at the door for your admission and that gives you access to any/all speakers and shopping for the vendors/tack swap. If you are able to pay with cash, that would be preferred so we can keep the lines moving faster. This is our first year, so please be kind to my volunteers who are helping as I’m sure there will be some hiccups or learning opportunities for me to put into consideration for next year.

Speakers, first of all I can not thank you enough for coming!!! Second, if you need any help with your booths (if you’re planning to have one) or anything at all please let me know! For those that need a horse, I do plan on having a couple there.

Volunteers, YOU ARE ROCKSTARS!!!

01/12/2024

🏆Gold Level Sponsor🏆
Berry Sweet Acres

Berry Sweet Acres is proudly owned by Melissa and Tim Andring in Dover Minnesota. They provide some of the nicest POA ponies to the public and are an exceptional advocate for the breed. Whether you're looking for a prospect or a finished show pony, they are a great place to shop!
The Andring family would love to invite you to the Minnesota POAC shows this year in 2024!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070946648215

01/11/2024

📣Speaker Spotlight📣
Saddles In Motion

Jordan Kopras is a certified Equine Ergonomist and an independent saddle fitter offering traveling professional 80 point fit for both the western and english saddles. Jordan is also certified in facial, tendon, and trigger point massage, ktape, and class 3B and 4 laser therapy.

01/10/2024

🎉Contest Time🎉

Only 10 days until our big event, and I would love to donate $50 to a 4-H Club or Open Show Club. The rules are….

1. Like this page.
2. Comment your club’s name and tag some of your members.
3. Share this post on your FB page.

The club with the most likes will win the donation!

01/09/2024

📣Vendor Spotlight📣
Alesha Sveen, Purina Lifestyle Specialist

We’re passionate about helping horses reach their fullest potential. Our feeds are precisely formulated for your horse’s age and lifestyle. You’ll see the proof in strong hooves, shiny coats, and healthy horses. With every Purina product you’re getting the best thinking of the most accomplished group of Ph.D. equine nutritionists and equine experts in the industry.
https://www.facebook.com/PurinaLifestyleProductSpecialistAleshaSveen

01/08/2024

🤩Bronze Level Sponor🤩
Bella Luna Blu LLC

Bella Luna Blu offers boarding, training, and rehabilitation services. Boarding is in our fully heated facility with 14' x 14' premium stalls with the attached 200' x 70' arena. For training we specialize in groundwork, desensitization, c**t starting, and biomechanics. We want your horse moving at the best of their ability, no matter the discipline. Our rehabilitation services offered in house currently are PEMF, massage, and red light. We also have access to a very knowledgeable team of vets, chiropractors, osteopath, farriers, and body workers with other modalities. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

01/07/2024

🐴 Attention Business Owners! 🤠

Looking to promote your business at the Equestrian's Workshop but can't physically manage a booth? We've got you covered - we have advertising space available. There is availability to hang banners along the arena for maximum exposure!

📣 If you're interested in this advertising opportunity, send us a message! With a large turnout expected, it's the perfect chance to showcase your business! Don't miss out on this advertising opportunity at the Equestrian's Workshop! Contact Vanessa York for more information!🐎

01/05/2024

🏆Gold Level Sponsor🏆

Flying V Massage Therapy is the reason the Equestrian’s Workshop is being brought to the public!
By understanding the biomechanics of the equine body and applying the techniques of equine massage and PEMF therapy, Flying V Massage Therapy has been supporting the equine community for 5 years. Along with being certified in equine massage therapy and being a senior independent Bemer dealer, Vanessa prides herself on continued education and being able to offer a variety of modalities to best support your horse’s needs to perform at their best. Based in Chatfield MN and servicing South Eastern Minnesota and North Eastern Iowa.

01/04/2024

📣Vendor Spotlight📣
The North Country Tack

Based out of Scandia MN, The North Country Tack offers beautiful tack, grooming supplies and gifts.
https://www.thenorthcountrytack.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dCGj7W2cyqG60WXdt5Yg_zJxAoevFs2CMMo8B9rRi0HvHC5dyfXW3hY4

01/03/2024

🐴 🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 🐴

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day filled with our favorite topic: horses! 🐴 Help us spread the word by liking and sharing this post and event. It is going to be one that you and your friends do not want to miss out on!

Space is still available if you’d like to be a vendor or have a booth at the tack swap. Contact Vanessa York for more information and to reserve your spot!

We hope to see you on January 20 at Simon's Arena! 🐎

Education website

01/02/2024

📣Vendor Spotlight📣

Amanda with 31

31 provides an array of totes and bags that will accommodate any hobby! These bags are also able to be personalized with your name or logo.
https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/bagginsolutions/

12/31/2023

✨ Happy New Year ✨

We hope everyone has a wonderful end to 2023 and a fantastic 2024. We invite you to join us on January 20, 2024 for the Equestrian's Workshop at Simons Arena!

12/29/2023

✨ Gold Sponsor Spotlight ✨

Pedersen Creative

Social media feeling overwhelming? 😣 Let Pedersen Creative handle platform-specific content creation, allowing you to concentrate on your business!

From daily content creation to post scheduling and complete account management, Pedersen Creative offers personalized social media solutions. Contact Amanda today to streamline your social media and boost your brand strategically!

12/28/2023

📣Vendor Spotlight📣
ARO Equestrian LLC with Addie O'Neil

If you're unsure if your saddle is fitting your horse or you know it's not fitting but would like to learn exactly why it's not fitting a full saddle fit evaluation can help! My goal is to educate you on what a properly fitting saddle looks and feels like not only for your horse but for you too!

12/26/2023

📣Bronze Level Sponsor📣
Morgan Franzen with CEP

We make it our top priority to provide your horse with the best care. We also offer a line of Equine Daily Supplements, Performance Supplements, and Pre/Post Race Paste. Our products are Clean, All Natural, and contain absolutely no fillers.

Morgan will have a booth with products available and will be able to answer any questions you have one CEP products!

12/25/2023

🎄🐴 Is your horse on the nice list or the naughty list this year? Let us know their name and whether they should expect presents or coal in their stockings!

Either way, we wish you and your horse(s) a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎅 🎁

12/22/2023

🏆Bronze Level Sponsor🏆
Align & Balance Chiropractic

Michelle Reisinger DC, CVSMT with Align & Balance offers Chiropractic and PEMF services to the equine community in South Eastern Minnesota.
Thank you Michelle for your support!!

12/21/2023

📣Vendor Spotlight📣
Delta Equine Center

Delta Equine Center, with Doug Knick, offers equine body work to the Spicer MN area. Doug is also a published author and will have his available books at his booth.

12/20/2023

📣Speaker Spotlight📣
Erika's Equine Natural Hoof Care Services

Barefoot hoof trimming is designed to maximize the biomechanical efficiency of hoof function. It is favored among horse owners who prefer more natural management of their equine companions. When the barefoot hoof is in contact with the ground, blood flow increases within the hoof because the heel can expand in an unrestricted manner. In contrast, shoes prevent the natural expansion within the hoof capsule that occurs with ground contact. Horses with barefoot hooves may develop a deeper digital cushion and thicker sole in comparison to those that are shod. Because of these and other changes in their hooves, concussive energy is more sufficiently dissipated within the hoof rather than being transmitted into soft tissues and bony structures.
Erika has been a natural hoof care practitioner for over 16 years. She has studied under a variety of approaches in the barefoot community and offers a well rounded approach. She is a big believer in holistic healing, natural remedies, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and all kinds of other complementary therapies. She is excited to talk with the community about the biomechanics of the hoof and will have great discussion topics for all horse owners, even if you prefer to shod your horse!

12/19/2023

📣Vendor Spotlight📣
Western Dressage Association of America

WDAA is excited to promote the growth of western dressage in our area and answer any questions that you have about joining!

12/13/2023

✨ 🐴 Happy National Day of the Horse! 🐴 ✨

Now let's see and celebrate YOUR awesome horses! Introduce yours in the comments! 🐎❤️🍏