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Recently, there have been multiple confirmed cases of strangles in Minnesota. Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the upper airway in horses.
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Clint Johnson will be the next large bronze statue to be placed at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center. Clint Johnson is a 4-time world champion bronc rider from Spearfish. The large bronze statue of Johnson riding Kicking Bear will be placed in the sculpture garden in 2019. The sculptor, T.R. Chyt…
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Aug. 12, Aberdeen: Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant, Kathy Zambo 605-200-9060.
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July 29, 2018 – Webster, S.D.Judge: Cassandra Townsend – Andover, S.D.
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Darrel Hersom of Garretson, S.D., judged the Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show on July 15 at the Akkerman Arena. The results are as follows:
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FT. PIERRE — A 47-year tradition rides on Aug. 17-19 as the South Dakota 4-H Finals Rodeo brings together some of the most accomplished young cowboys and cowgirls from across the state to compete for top honors at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Ft. Pierre.
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Aug. 5, Aberdeen: Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show, at Akkerman Arena, Pearl Holt 605-216-2111.
Ag News
A handful of South Dakota cowboys are able to travel a little lighter thanks to the ingenuity of a Cresbard area man.
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RICE, Minn. (AP) — Brooke Belair thinks about a horse named Buck a lot, at least every day.
July 29, Webster: All American Saddle Club Open Point Horse Shows, at Day County Fairgrounds, 605-880-5522
SALT LAKE CITY — Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them.
July 22, Sisseton: Hills and Valley Ranch Rodeo, 5-8 p.m., at Miles Nelson Arena, https://bit.ly/2L2DFy8
July 22, Sisseton: Hills and Valley Ranch Rodeo, 5-8 p.m., at Miles Nelson Arena, https://bit.ly/2L2DFy8
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Keeping cool can be a challenge at some rodeos. On a hot and humid July 8, Tory Reinders from Huron, SD, and Prairie Retzer of Long Lake, SD, talk about keeping their horses cool at the Hub Area 4-H Rodeo at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Aberdeen.
The addition of a new adaptive saddle to the Saddle Up Club at Joy Ranch is providing a unique opportunity to people with disabilities.
Jim Bahr of Brandon, S.D., judged the Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show on June 24 at the Akkerman Arena.
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The second day of the Hub Area 4-H Rodeo took place July 8 at Akkerman Arena at the Brown County Fairgrounds. See some of the rides here.
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See action from the goat tying event at the Hub Area 4-H Rodeo on July 7, 2018 at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
July 14, Corsica: Horse sale, 11 a.m., at South Dakota Horse Sales, www.SDHorseSales.Cp
Summer has officially arrived in Minnesota bringing the challenge of managing horses during hot weather. Fortunately, research has shown that horses can acclimate to hot and humid environments. A 15- to 21-day acclimation period is recommended for horses originating from cooler or drier clim…
While in the arena, Bode Larson had a serious look on his face.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect description of 4-H Rodeo Ambassador competitions. The competitions include an interview, speech and horsemanship.
Cassandra Townsend, 17, explains why she likes riding horses during the Brown County 4-H Horse Show, which took place June 20 at Akkerman Arena at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Townsend got Grand Champion in senior reining and senior ranch riding.
The All American Saddle Club horse show on June 17 in Webster, S.D., was judged by Tammy Gorder of Webster. The results are as follows.
See what took place Wednesday, June 20, at the Brown County 4-H Horse Show. Results will be posted when they become available.
Tate Hoffman is a good roper. Dale Lee Forman is a fast runner. So it’s only fitting that the two paired up for a run at the National Junior High Rodeo Finals June 24-30 in Huron.
Seth Gaikowski’s first year competing in junior high school rodeo has been one to remember.
June 23-24, Brookings: Dakota Royal Charity Draft Horse Show, at Swiftel Center, facebook.com/dakotaroyaldraftshow/.
Teresa Visser of North Dakota, judged the Aberdeen Area Horsemen’s Association Open Horse Show on June 3 at the Akkerman Arena. The results are as follows:
SHOREVIEW, Minn. – Every horse rider or owner has that one horse they will never forget. Between sales, barn moves and life changes, it’s easy to lose track of a horse and become separated from our beloved partners. In honor of the bonds that can’t be broken and the horses we won’t forget, P…
Three area cowgirls and two area cowboys placed in events over the weekend during the 2018 Watertown East Region High School Rodeo at Derby Downs.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Justify defied all the odds on his way to achieving Triple Crown immortality.
Three area cowgirls and two area cowboys placed in events over the weekend during the 2018 Watertown East Region High School Rodeo at Derby Downs.
June 15, Estelline: Estelline Rodeo Queen, Jr. Queen and Princess contest, www.estellinerodeo.com
The 12th Annual Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Pageant will be held on Aug. 12.
Horses are nearly four times more likely to contract rabies than dogs. Across the U.S., the majority of horses are not vaccinated for rabies and often have a higher risk of exposure than dogs.
Researchers from North Dakota State University (NDSU) have completed a study investigating the effects of a magnetic/ceramic therapy mesh sheet on riding horses with back pain.
The South Dakota Horse Council is pleased to announce Mike Olson of White, S.D., as their 2018 South Dakota Horseperson of the Year.
One year ago, the American News ran a story explaining that the future of horse racing in South Dakota may only be in one town.
