Equestrian’s Workshop

01/19/2025

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮! ✨

What an incredible day at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop! We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible:

👏 Our amazing sponsors
🎤 Knowledgeable speakers
🛍️ Fantastic vendors and tack swap participants
🐴 And of course, all of YOU who attended!

Your support and enthusiasm made this event truly special. The equine community is nothing short of amazing, and we’re so grateful to have you all spend your Saturday in Cannon Falls with us.

We’re already looking forward to making next year’s workshop even bigger and better. Until then, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Stay warm during this cold snap. See you in 2026!

01/18/2025

We got cut off by spotty wifi. Here we go again!

01/18/2025

Check out the vendors at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop !

01/18/2025

01/17/2025

Vendors please call 507-696-6414 if you need anything, service is spotting walking in and out of the arena. Reminder to pull to the back of the arena by the warm up pen so I can let you in to get your spot and unload your vehicles.
See you all shortly!
Vanessa York

01/17/2025

✨ 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ✨
𝙎𝙩. 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙭 𝙎𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮

A huge thank you to 𝐒𝐭. 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐱 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞, 𝐌𝐍, for their generous donation of $10 gift cards for the first 300 attendees at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop !

St. Croix Saddlery has recently moved into their new 15,000 sq. foot location, now featuring an amazing selection of Western items alongside their well-loved English inventory. Make sure to stop by and check out everything they have to offer! 🤠

A big thank you to St. Croix Saddlery for their sponsorship of the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop!

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: January 18, 2025
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Simon Arena

We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday! Join us for an incredible day filled with speakers, vendors and tack swap tables! 🐎

01/16/2025

📣 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📣

We’re thrilled to present a 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop !

Join 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 of 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐭 and 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐬 of 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 as they team up to share their expertise on saddle fitting for both Western and English disciplines.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how proper saddle fit can benefit both you and your horse! We hope to see you at the 2025 Equestrian's Workshop!

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/16/2025

📣 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📣

We’re excited to welcome 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐳, 𝐃𝐕𝐌 from 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐳 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 to the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop!

Dr. Weitz will kick off the day as our first speaker at 8:00 AM with an informational session on gastric and hind gut ulcers in horses. He’ll share videos and photos of scoping for gastric ulcers and lead an engaging Q&A to address your questions on these essential equine health topics.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn and ask questions — start your day at the Workshop with this must-attend session!

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚

01/16/2025

✨ 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 ✨
𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒕 𝑳𝑳𝑪

SMS trained, and independent, English saddle fitter providing services to the Midwest; Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North/South Dakota . Meghan carry’s a variety of different brands including Ideal Saddlery, Fairfax, Ryder Saddlery, Black Country Saddlery and consignments. In addition to saddles, Meghan also does a variety of saddle repairs; strip flocks, billet replacements, hand stitching repairs, and more!

Be sure to stop by the Midwest Saddle Fit LLC booth at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop ! 🐎😊

01/15/2025

📣 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 📣

Here’s everything you need to know about setup and booth management for the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop:

🕕 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬:
𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚: 5:00 AM - 6:45 AM
𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒕 7:00 𝑨𝑴

📦 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: You’re welcome to pull into the arena to unload your items.

📍 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: Please check in with Vanessa upon arrival to receive your space location.

🎟️ 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: Vendors must wear their wristbands throughout the event on Saturday.

🧹 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Vendors are responsible for maintaining and managing their booth space throughout the event.

🪑 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: All vendors and tack swap participants must bring their own tables, chairs, extension cords, and any other supplies they may need for their space.

We’re excited to have you join us at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop ! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you there!

01/14/2025

🏆 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 🏆
𝙋𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚

Meet Amanda of 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, a proud sponsor of the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop ! With over a decade of experience in social media management and marketing, Amanda helps businesses connect with their audiences and share their unique stories. Specializing in equine and agriculture, she’s passionate about creating meaningful connections through thoughtful storytelling.

Not only is Amanda a sponsor for this year’s Workshop, but she’s also managing all its social media! If you’re ready to share your story and build your brand, Amanda can help.

📧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚!

01/13/2025

🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 🌟
𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘

At 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜, we believe in embracing a community where authenticity and hard work reign supreme. Whether you've been living the western lifestyle since birth or you're new to its traditions, you've found a place where you belong. In an industry where traditions are fading, we're passionate about preserving what matters most. Our mission is to provide a brand that celebrates hardworking, honest individuals who embody a way of life centered on integrity and dedication. We're a family-owned-and-operated western, branded apparel store.

Be sure to check out the Ranch Ethic booth at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop !

01/10/2025

📣 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣
𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙣

The 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝐖𝐃𝐀𝐖𝐈) is the regional affiliate for Western Dressage, dedicated to fostering an educational and competitive environment that is accessible and inclusive for all levels of riders and horses.

Western Dressage combines the historically validated principles of Dressage with the best traditions of the Western working horse. It offers a systematic and progressive training approach for the Western horse and rider, focusing on safety, versatility, and the development of a strong partnership. Whether your goal is showing, barrel racing, ranch work, or trail riding, Western Dressage offers benefits to both horse and rider. ~Courtesy of WDAA

At the Equestrian’s Workshop, WDAWI will have copies of current tests, show dates for WDAWI and other events in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as informational materials and photos highlighting WDAWI and WDAA. Don’t miss the chance to learn more! 🐴

01/09/2025

✨ 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 ✨

Are you bringing tack swap items to sell at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop ? Share what you’ll have available!

Drop a comment below with details and pictures to let everyone know what they can find at your booth. 🐴

🛍️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩?
📅 Join us 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 for an incredible day of all things equine, shopping, a tack swap and fun!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🤠

01/09/2025

📣 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣
𝙆&𝙎 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨-𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚

The 𝐊&𝐒 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠 was created to solve problems and simplify life, making single trips possible by carrying in all your grooming supplies, gear and hay bags all at once while still leaving your hands free to lead your horse, carry your kids and everything else in between! It has custom pockets to keep all your belongings organized, a privacy mesh on the front to allow your gear to breath and dry between uses, top clip handle to hang your bag virtually anywhere keeping all your gear off the ground! Along with so many more features and uses this bag provides, come on out and take a look even give the hay bag carrying feature a try! It truly makes life so much simpler!

We’re excited to have Krystal at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop. Be sure to stop by her booth to see the Simple Stride Bag in action or visit KS-SimpleStride.com to learn more! 🐴🎒

01/08/2025

📣 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣
𝙁𝙤𝙭𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙯

𝐅𝐨𝐱𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐳, led by an Independent Western Saddle Fitter and Certified Equine Massage Therapist, is dedicated to helping riders and their horses achieve harmony through proper saddle fit and body awareness. Their mission is to educate equestrians on the benefits of finding the right saddle for both horse and rider while understanding the horse's body and how it relates to saddle fit.

Traveling nationwide, Foxwood Fitz provides hands-on learning opportunities about the importance of saddle fit and how to support a horse's body for optimal health. At their booth, you’ll find information about their fitting services and the Equistix Equine Sports Massage Tool, which will be available for demonstration and purchase.

We are excited to have Foxwood Fitz at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop! 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢 or their page, Equistix Equine Sports Massage Tool.

01/07/2025

🎤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩 🎤

Join us 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 for a day packed with equine education! From gastric health to insurance, our expert speakers have you covered. There will also be vendors and a tacks swap! Get your horse pals together and come spend the day with us!

📅 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
🎟️ 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: $𝟏𝟓 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 (𝟏𝟖 & 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫): $𝟏𝟎

Don’t miss out on this incredible lineup — check out the full schedule! Who is excited for the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop ?!

01/07/2025

📣 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣
𝘽’𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙞𝙚𝙨

𝐁’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 specializes in bespoke dressage stock ties, offering both custom and ready made options. They also create must have winter accessories like fleece and sherpa hoods, headbands, and bit warmers — perfect for keeping warm on chilly barn days!

Stop by their booth at the 2025 Equestrian’s Workshop to see their items in person. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐁’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐛𝐬-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦.