By Cuyler Meade [email protected] Tony Jones is back. And he’s not satisfied. The 56-year-old Ft. Pierre native made national headlines a couple years ago when he rode from...

By Robb Garofalo and Cuyler Meade [email protected] [email protected] Editor's note: The following is our coverage of 2018's first weekend of Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing in Aberdeen, which took...

By Elizabeth Varin [email protected] Editor's note: A note has been added about the source of the race statistics. Before his day job, Aberdeen resident Junior Dolphus is...

June 2, Ft. Pierre: Casey Tibbs Match of Champions bronc ride, 7 p.m., at Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, www.caseytibbs.com or 605-494-1094. June 3, Aberdeen: Aberdeen...

SDSU Extension BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H are excited to announce a new horse-specific camp in 2018. In partnership with Klein Ranch,...

Brookings County Historical Society The barn’s cleaned out, the equipment’s greased and the horses are harnessed and ready for work. The Brookings County Historical Society’s new...

by Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian In recent weeks, equine herpesvirus (EHV) infections have affected horses in South Dakota and the...

NDSU Extension Cases of the equine herpes virus (EHV) have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. EHV-1, also called rhinopneuomonitis...

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The competition isn't exactly lining up to take on Kentucky Derby winner Justify in the Preakness. Of...

By Lura Roti South Dakota Farmers Union Kristen Gonsoir's first horse was a small, naughty pony a neighbor offloaded for the horse-crazed 5-year-old to love. When...

By Madeleine Smith University of Minnesota Extension small grains pathologist At this time of year decisions are being made about whether to treat small grains seed...

South Dakota Horse Sales, Inc. Shawn Coleman of Woonsocket sold Lot 15, Strait Dul, a 11-year-old gray AQHA gelding, for $5,600, topping the April 21...

NDSU Extension People with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges will have an opportunity to improve their motor skills, self-confidence, strength and independence...

April 27-29, Huron: Team Roping Clinic, at Beef Complex on SD State Fairgrounds, Julian Burgess 605-461-6727 or [email protected] April 27-29, St. Paul, Minn.: Minnesota Horse...

NDSU Extension Several North Dakota 4-H teams and individuals brought home honors from state horse judging, hippology, demonstration, public speaking and quiz bowl competitions in...

Aberdeen Central FFA Chapter The Aberdeen Central FFA Horse Judging Team participated in the following events. Watertown CDE, March 13 • Horse Judging: 2nd Place. • Caylee Klein...

Dakota Charity Royal Draft Horse Show Iona, Minn., native Kennedy Deuschle’s dedication to draft horses, her many years of assisting the Dakota Thunder Shire six...

Staff reports In August Scott Schlepp of Ashley, N.D., will begin a 2,000-mile horse and wagon trip from border to border — from Rolla, N.D.,...

AGCO DULUTH, Ga. – On April 17, the AGCO Corporation announced the open application period for the second annual Sowing Good Deeds — a program...

Dakota Royal Charity Draft Horse Show The Dakota Royal Charity Draft Horse Show Youth Fund has awarded Howard, S.D., area resident and Miner County 4-H...

Montana State University BOZEMAN – A Montana State University freshman skilled in the art and grace of reining horses has landed a spot to compete...

By Elisa Sand [email protected] Gender categories for 4-H rodeo events in South Dakota won't be disappearing this year. In an effort to meet Title IX requirements as...

April 21, Corsica: Horse Sale, 9 a.m., at South Dakota Horse Sales Inc., www.SDHorseSales.com, 605-770-5813 April 27-29, Huron: Team Roping Clinic, at Beef Complex on...

South Dakota Horse Council The annual meeting of the South Dakota Horse Council will be held at 1 p.m. on April 21 at the Animal...

April 21, Corsica: Horse Sale, 9 a.m., at South Dakota Horse Sales Inc., www.SDHorseSales.com, 605-770-5813 April 27-29, Huron: Team Roping Clinic, at Beef Complex on...

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Horse races will be taking place this spring in Fort Pierre following some doubts last fall. The Verendrye Benevolent Association...

Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center For the first time in its 25 years, the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions bronc ride will be an official Professional...

Summarized by Devan Catalano, MS, University of Minnesota Four universities have recently looked at the effects that whole-body vibration (WBV) plates have on different classes...

by Suzanne Jones and Yvonne Ocrant Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Last month, we emphasized the effectiveness of limiting your equine liability by using written liability releases...

by Erin Malone, DVM University of Minnesota Your vet has prescribed stall rest. You know it is needed; however, you can only envision the worst: a...

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Shoreview, Minn. – As we celebrate Women’s History month, it’s fitting to tip our hats to Purina Ambassador Martha Josey. A...

Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center The National Cowboy Museum’s 2018 Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City have chosen “Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs” as...

Zoetis We know you’re eager to get riding this spring, but be sure your horse is ready to perform year-round. Annual vaccinations are key to...

By Shannon Marvel [email protected] After years of planning and fundraising, major renovations to the Sitting Bull Stampede rodeo grounds in Mobridge are ready to begin. Thanks to...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a drunken man rode his horse onto a California freeway. Los Angeles news station KABC-TV reports that the...

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Rodeo and equestrian competitors are asking the U.S. House of Representatives to make an exception for them as federal horse...

South Dakota Paint Horse Cub The South Dakota Paint Horse Club, Inc. will hold a planning meeting Feb. 18 at the Oxbow Restaurant in DeSmet,...

BOLIVAR, Mo. (AP) — A dog riding a one-eyed pony into the night is a surely a spectacle that needs video proof. A Missouri...

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By Colleen Brunner Black Hills Pioneer BELLE FOURCHE — “I just love everything about horses,” said Kristy Crago Schmidt. “I’m passionate about working cattle on a...

March 17, Corsica: Horse Sale, 11 a.m., at South Dakota Horse Sales Inc., www.SDHorseSales, 605-996-1913 April 21, Corsica: Horse Sale, 11 a.m., at South Dakota...

By Krishona Martinson University of Minnesota Question: We are having a hard time finding small-square bales and as a results, are going to start feeding round-bales....

Summarized by Krishona Martinson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota The practice of soaking long stem hay before feeding is used to reduce breathable dust and mold...

By Suzanne Jones and Yvonne Ocrant Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP This is the second part of a series on protecting against the potential risks associated with...

Zoetis KALAMAZOO, MICH. – On Feb. 1, Zoetis Inc. celebrated its fifth anniversary since becoming a public company by hosting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny...

South Dakota Horse Council The South Dakota Horse Council seeks to recognize a horseperson who has been involved in the horse industry and has notable...

South Dakota Farm Bureau South Dakota Farm Bureau will be part of the 60th Anniversary Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (BHSS) taking place at...

By Kalin Kipling The Sacramento Bee Knight Ridder/Tribune During the holidays, a mare and her filly found themselves abandoned in Sacramento County. It was a heart-breaking situation, but...

NDSU Extension Several North Dakota 4-H’ers brought home honors from the recent Western National Roundup in Denver, Colo. The Western National Roundup is a place for...

SDSU Extension BROOKINGS, S.D. - Twenty-one South Dakota 4-H members represented the state, competing along with more than 1000 youth from more than 33 states...