Like the idea of the gift card to photographer or videographer.
WEC does gift cards now to the venue, which, I realize just means I’m essentially paying them again since I’m paying retail in their restaurants and stores, but I’d much prefer that to some of the other options.
People can be pretty specific with their charities, so that seems a little presumptive and they have paid good money to be there, so that might be more of an opt-in than a “prize”. However, that being said, it could be an option to “waive” your prize to donate to a local children’s shelter or hospital. I bet a lot of people would love that option to be able to donate their ribbons and prizes to a kids hospital. Could just leave a box by the horse show office and people can drop whatever ribbons or prizes that they wish to not take home. You could even say that for every prize donation, the horse show will donate a $1 from show fees towards a cash donation.
Otherwise, there seems to be a ton of glassware and hydro flasks/wine cups being given lately. Although it’s a fun gift, I’d also love beach towels, blankets (the picnic blanket from WEC that folds up is clutch), sun hats (can get horse show logo on ribbon or embroidered on it), baseball caps, fleece or quilted vests, etc. Halters are always useful and pretty to display. Coolers and scrims are also great.