Minnesota Equestrian Center

04/15/2026

✅ Planning a trip to the MEC soon?!

Reach out to one of these exceptional properties for a fantastic weekend and experience in beautiful Winona!
Most hotels are within five minutes of the Center!

*Ask about our horse show rates at
The Plaza & RiverPort Inn!!

Don’t forget to check out our brand new beautiful downtown -Hotel 44- located right on the Mississippi river! Just a 10 minute drive✨

04/04/2026

Special Request
I’ve always believed that we have some of the most incredible fans in the industry! This was never more evident than after the fire, with all of your heartfelt calls and messages! Each and every one of you is a vital part of the reason that we are where we are today!
As these beautiful new walls near completion, I would love to showcase some of your most treasured experiences and images from the past 23 years with us at the MEC.
If you have an image that captures a special memory for you or an exciting unique moment, please share it with me! While all of your photos and memories with us are precious, please try to find those one-of-a-kind shots that inspire and uplift us! Maybe a humorous photo, or a deeply meaningful memory!
Looking forward to seeing what you might have
Thank you!!

11/12/2025

Pushing through the cold!! Such a talented group working here every day💛
~New photos

Continued Updated Photos ✨✨✨
Concession/restroom/show office area is standing 🙌🏼 So thankful for this beautiful weather and these talented individuals!

Today is a big day at the MEC🙏🏼
Thanks to the many amazing and hard working crews, the North barn is ready to stand! More pictures to come soon!

10/29/2025

Thank you for your outpouring of prayers, words and encouraging messages❤️ along the way.. couldnt do this without all of you!
Updates on our progress coming soon!

11/22/2024

Many of you have asked & offered help or to give assistance. Thank you… If this is the case, please consider helping my wonderful barn manager Jose and his beautiful wife and family. They lost all of their belongings yesterday💔

On the morning of November 21st a fire broke out at the Minnesota Equestrian Center. Jose has been a long time employee at the equestrian center, and his fam...

11/22/2024

It has been very difficult to think about making this statement. I never imagined that I would be writing under these circumstances here💔. As most of you know, the Minnesota Equestrian Center experienced a devastating fire yesterday. I am truly heartbroken, as are our employees and our countless amazing family, friends and participants. As hard as this is, today we wake up grateful that every person is safe.
There has not been much time to process, and I am doing my best to keep up with everything that is ongoing. My apologies to anyone that I have not been able to respond to yet. The messages and phone calls have been absolutely incredible, your words and support do not go unnoticed.
Thank you to the almost 100 brave men and women that gave all of their hearts, time and energy to protect and save the MEC😓 you are truly all heroes that never give up caring about the needs of others❤️. Police, fire, excavators, & utilities… there are no words, but, Thank You and we appreciate you🙏🏼
The MEC has lost the entire north barn, as well as the connecting link to the arena. Thanks to the incredible response from all of these rescue teams, the arena stands with relatively minor damage.
I will continue to update on our site as more information is available to offer. Thank you to everyone who has shared their kind words and prayers. I know that so many of you feel the MEC is your special place.. I appreciate each and everyone of you🩷

11/17/2024

Keep checking back as Schultz Photography of Wells continues to upload photos from the WSCA Open Show! 📸

The handful of the Ranch rail class photos I have will be loaded up next, in Album #8.

11/13/2024

Wow, what a fantastic weekend we had for the November WSCA Open Show! Congratulations to the Judged and Game Events High Point Champions!

11/12/2024

Schultz Photography of Wells has starting uploading photos from the weekend! Be sure to check out Connie’s page!

11/11/2024