Jim and Darlyn Daratony have MEC fiber internet service at their business Revel Run, an event center, biergarten, and equestrian park in Chelsea, Michigan.
Revel Run is a premier destination for weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, celebrations of life, and more. MEC fiber has allowed Jim and Darlyn to both enhance their customers’ events and provide a secure, reliable internet option to their guests. However, they recently presented us with an entirely different kind of client: a horse named Azura.
To Help a Horse
When Jim and Darlyn found that Azura was experiencing complications with her pregnancy, they knew they would have to keep a watchful eye on her at all times. However, having someone in the horse stable around the clock would be difficult at best. A Wi-Fi enabled camera would be ideal, but there was one problem: the stable wasn’t equipped with Wi-Fi, and it was hundreds of feet away from the main building.
It was time to call the experts. Jim got in touch MEC Business Solutions Agent Stevie, who had helped him set up Revel Run’s fiber internet. With Stevie’s expertise and Jim’s in-depth knowledge of the grounds, the two put together a plan to extend Revel Run’s service to the stable.
After the extension was complete and a Wi-Fi camera was hooked up, the moment of truth arrived. Jim and Stevie brought the webcam online and checked the camera feed. On the screen was Azura. Jim breathed a sigh of relief—instead of worrying, he and Darlyn could now check Azura easily for any signs of distress.
Crossing the Finish Line
Darlyn began checking the camera as often as possible, frequently waking up in the middle of the night to make sure Azura was okay. Then one night at 3 a.m., she suddenly saw a colt. Jim and Darlyn raced to the stable, arriving just a few minutes after Azura gave birth to help the new mother and introduce themselves to the healthy baby—all thanks to their fiber-powered webcam.
Today, Azura is living a happy, healthy life with her son. His name is Seger, and his highly appropriate show name is Night Moves.
Jim and Darlyn continue to use their MEC fiber internet service to elevate their clients’ events with accessible Wi-Fi, fast video streaming, and convenient payment processing. And they know that if they run into any other challenges, MEC will be there to help.
“With Stevie, he’s very creative in how to satisfy our needs, even though they’re pretty unique, and I get the sense the whole company would do that too,” says Jim.
When Revel Run chose MEC fiber, they got more than just high-speed, reliable internet. They got a local partner who could help them work out the perfect solution to fit the needs of their business and clients.
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Revel Run hosts many events throughout the year and is a premier wedding destination for the Chelsea, MI area. For more information or to inquire about a tour, visit revelrun.com.