Waukesha County 4-H Association hosts annual tack sale fundraiser
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Sunday, Feb. 11, is not just big for the football community, but also the horse community.
It is a fundraiser like no other. From shopping to socializing, the Waukesha County 4-H Association had their annual tack sale fundraiser.
"Today is the Super Bowl of tack sales," said Waukesha County 4-H Association President Brenda Wolfe. "All of us horse-crazy people come out in the morning and swap equipment and try to sell our equipment."
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From saddles to bridles to clothing, shoppers come from across the state.
Kim Meinholz made the trip from Arlington, Wis.
"I think everyone knows this is the one to go to, it's the one that has new stuff, plus used things," Meinholz said. "It has a variety of things."
All admissions and money from the vendor spots goes to the Waukesha County 4-H Horse and Pony Project.
Wolfe said it will benefit the youth's equestrian education.
"We really need these funds to help make that project be healthy and fiscally healthy going forward," she said.
Wolfe’s love for horses continues with her son Ryan. He has a miniature pony named Jax and is a member of the 4-H Association.
"I have learned a lot of leadership skills and more independence, as well as taking care of animals and respecting them," he said.
This is not the vendor's first rodeo; this tact sale has been going on for over 30 years. There are over 157 vendors.
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"We sell out of the 22,000 square foot of space that we have here," Wolfe said. "It’s a service to the horse community."
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