“We tried to build the nicest place in the country,” says Michael Gaughan, owner of the South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa, which is home to the new equestrian center. So it is no small feat that the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center has earned its reputation as the Four Seasons for horses since it opened in 2006. But taking care of pop star divas and neurotic comics is nothing compared to the challenge of keeping hundreds of horses healthy and happy, while also looking after the needs of their riders, owners, and trainers. It’s an unwritten rule in Las Vegas that headliners are entitled to special treatment - and some take advantage with outrageous requests that would test the resourcefulness of any concierge. From its on-site stalls to its “horse bellmen,” the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center offers Vegas VIP treatment to horses and their entourages.
