At the World Equestrian Center (WEC), leadership makes it clear: Horses are No. 1. There are air-conditioned indoor arenas, nearly 3,000 stalls with fans and mattresses, special types of footing to prevent injuries, you name it.
With a newly opened hotel, many non-horse events on the calendar and an open invite to the public to visit 24/7, however, people may be a close second.
And if you had to round out the top three, dogs are clearly next in line.
At WEC:Region 12 Arabian horse championship ‘rejuvenated’ by move to World Equestrian Center
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