Is Big Black Horse, Llc Woke?

What They Do

Big Black Horse, LLC sells tack and gifts for driving horse enthusiasts from 34223 201 Ave in Montgomery, Minnesota. The owners describe themselves as "draft, mini and light horse owners" who "love hitching to all types of vehicles," and say the business grew directly out of that: "Our love of driving was the springboard for our business due to the lack of available tack for draft and driving. After doing a number of shows, we added mini and pony tack as well." They have been in business since 2001.

The catalog covers harness and driving tack sized from miniature horses up to draft, plus jewelry, clothing and gloves, home decor, books, and a custom embroidery line featuring "our four-legged friends (cats, dogs, horses, and many other animals) in country settings." The stated goal is "to have high quality and unique items." Phone hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Central and weekends 10 AM to 3 PM, and visitors are asked to call for an appointment. Two people, Jeff and Ginny, are listed by name with their own direct phone numbers and email addresses — which tells you most of what you need to know about the size of the operation.

Why There's No Political Footprint Here

There is no ESG report here, no DEI program, no HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, and no corporate PAC. Nobody took a stand by declining to have them. This is what a business this size is. Corporate activism runs on investor relations departments, compliance officers and government affairs budgets. Big Black Horse runs on two people answering their own phones.

What We Checked

We reviewed the public website and searched public records and news coverage for federal campaign contributions, lobbying registrations, and corporate political advocacy tied to the business. We found none, which is the expected result for a rural tack shop.

The Bottom Line

Money spent here goes to two owners in Le Sueur County, Minnesota who have been outfitting driving horses since 2001, not to a corporate political apparatus. We make no claim about the owners' personal politics. We don't know them, and it isn't our business. What we can tell you is that your purchase isn't funding anything.