About Sonseeahray Western Store
Sonseeahray Western Store, LLC is a third-generation family business established in 1969 by Frank Slowinski, Jr. A horse enthusiast from birth, Frank Jr. spent his childhood years traveling west with his father, Frank, to bring back horses to Toledo, Ohio, to raise, train, and show. After 30 years spent raising horses and later a family, Frank Jr. decided to turn his passion into a career by establishing Sonseeahray Farms General Store in historic downtown Perrysburg in 1969.
The name "Sonseeahray" (pronounced "Son-See-Ray") is the Apache word for "morning star" and was chosen by Frank Fr. and his wife, Marlene, after they fell in love with the Native American heroine of the same name in the 1950 film "Broken Arrow."
In 1974, it became apparent that a bigger building would be needed to meet growing demand. Frank Jr. moved the store to its current location on the corner of Route 20 and Tracy Road in Perrysburg, Ohio. This location has been home to Sonseeahray Western Store ever since.
Frank's daughter, Kim, has been in the business with her father since the early days in downtown Perrysburg. Kim's husband, Tom Weisbrod, joined the business in 1978 at its current location. In 1999, Frank Sr. retired, with Kim and Tom running the store.
In 2004, Ryan (the middle of the three sons) began working alongside his parents, making him the third generation at Sonseeahray Western Store. In January 2021, Ryan took the reins of all operations.
Since its beginning, Sonseeahray has continued to meet its customers' needs by having a huge inventory of western wear and boots for men, women, and children, as well as horse-care supplies, saddles, tack, and more. Because of their eye for detail and the exceptional customer service they provide to every person who walks through the doors, Sonseeahray Western Store is now known as the premier supplier of western apparel, saddles, and tack in Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and the tri-state area. The store has even become a destination for international tourists ~ cameras in hand, wanting to take home a piece of true Americana.
For more than 50+ years and three generations, we have been dedicated to providing you with a totally unique shopping experience. We are proud to feature one of the finest selections of western saddles, tack, and apparel in the Midwest. We offer a huge selection of all your favorite name-brand products for men, women, and children, and (of course) your horse. We are the "Best of the West."