Sprucewood Tack Shop celebrates grand opening in Tavistock
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
By Gary West
Hundreds of visitors attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the newly expanded Sprucewood Tack Shop in Tavistock, marking an important milestone for both the business and the local community.
The celebratory event welcomed customers, local dignitaries, family and friends to the company’s new facility, located in the former Sommer’s Building at the corner of Woodstock and William streets. Many visitors lined up prior to the 8:30 a.m. opening to take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and to get an early look inside one of Canada’s leading equestrian tack retailers.
Sprucewood Tack Shop owners Heather and Dennis Ropp began the business in 1987 with a riding school on their dairy farm east of Tavistock in Sebastopol. Over the years, the business has grown steadily, building a reputation for offering a wide selection of high-quality equestrian equipment, riding apparel and related products.
Today, Sprucewood Tack Shop markets its products from locations in Tavistock and London (Arva), while also serving customers online across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
The company currently employs between 15 and 20 people from the local area and continues to expand its role within the Tavistock and East Zorra-Tavistock business community.
East Zorra-Tavistock Mayor Phil Schaefer, who attended the ribbon cutting, said local business growth plays an important role in strengthening rural communities.
“It is always a plus when area businesses like Sprucewood Tack Shop expand locally, as they continue to contribute to the fabric of small communities like Tavistock and help keep the town vibrant and growing in a very positive way,” Schaefer said.
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