Vendors offer unique wares for the most discerning equestrian shoppers.

From: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) | Date: December 2, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Stephanie Horvath

Dec. 2--WELLINGTON -- Need a ride on a private jet? How about a 7-carat tanzanite ring, an Amish barn or a few acres of land? All that and more is for sale at the National Horse Show in Wellington this weekend. While the horses competing in the grassy arena are the main attraction, the tents and trailers filled with wares for sale are an enticing distraction for riders and spectators. Many of the vendors travel on the horse show circuit, following their best customers wherever they go. The equestrians rarely disappoint. "People shop on ...

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