Minnesota Horse Council

08/31/2026

Sunday at the Aisle of Breeds included the following horses: Quarter Horse with , Oldenberg and thoroughbred provided by CY Farms, Miniature Horse courtesy of Cathy Florian, and Friesians provided by Carisbrooke Friesians. Pictures include scenes from the Aisle of Breeds. Great day for all and a huge thank you to the horse exhibitors for providing horses for the Aisle of Breeds.

08/30/2026

Aisle of Breeds at the MN State Fair on Saturday. Pictures of the public enjoying meeting our horses including the Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse with Foal, Oldenberg and donkeys. Horses at the Aisle of Breeds today included Quarter Horse with Foal, Oldenberg and Thoroughbred courtesy of CY Farms, Tennessee Walking Horse provided by Josh Anderson, Donkeys courtesy of Gary Wagenar and American Cream Draft provided by Matt Nosko.

08/29/2026

Thom Peterson and Andrea Vaubel from the MN Department of Agriculture stopped for a visit at the Aisle of Breeds Friday. It is always great to speak with Thom and to meet Andrea today. Kathy Mueller and Meg Sax were staffing the Aisle of Breeds at that time.

08/29/2026

Highlights from the Aisle of Breeds at the MN State Fair. The public enjoyed meeting our horses including the Tennessee Walker, Thoroughbred, Donkeys and American Cream Draft. Horses at the Aisle of Breeds today included Quarter Horse with Foal, Oldenberg and Thoroughbred courtesy of CY Farms, Tennessee Walking Horse provided by Josh Anderson, Donkeys courtesy of Gary Wagenar and American Cream Draft provided by Matt Nosko.

08/28/2026

It's MN State Fair Time. Come visit the Aisle of Breeds in the Horse Barn sponsored by the MN Horse Council and MN Horse Expo. A huge thank you to the horse exhibitors who shared their horses on the Aisle of Breeds including Gary Wagenaar and his donkeys, Karen Clark brought Paints and POA, Josh Anderson shared his Tennesssee Walker, and Matt Nosko brought Pumpkin, an American Cream Draft. For a glimpse at the Aisle of Breeds check out the morning edition of KSTP 5 news tomorrow morning. They interviewed Matt with Pumpkin and the Aisle of Breeds and promoted the MN Horse Expo next April. A shout out to the volunteers who worked the Aisle of Breeds as well answering questions and talking about the MN Horse Council and MN Horse Expo. A great first day. Be sure to come and check out what breeds are at the Aisle of Breeds throughout the State Fair!

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08/18/2026

MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL — LET THE COMMUNITY HELP SAVE MOUNTED PATROL.
This doesn't have to be about raising taxes or finding more taxpayer dollars.
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS.
There are individuals, businesses, organizations, and supporters who are willing to step up and help preserve the Minneapolis Mounted Patrol.
Give them that opportunity.
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the Minneapolis City Council to establish a path that allows private donations to support and preserve this important community policing resource.
📞 Minneapolis City Council: 612-673-2244
Call and tell them:
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS TO HELP SAVE THE MINNEAPOLIS MOUNTED PATROL.
🐴 Our horses.
👮 Our police.
🏙️ Our community.
Then SHARE this post. Let's show city leaders how many people are willing to stand behind Mounted Patrol.
They protect our city. Now help protect them. 🇺🇸
MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL — LET THE COMMUNITY HELP SAVE MOUNTED PATROL.
This doesn't have to be about raising taxes or finding more taxpayer dollars.
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS.
There are individuals, businesses, organizations, and supporters who are willing to step up and help preserve the Minneapolis Mounted Patrol.
Give them that opportunity.
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the Minneapolis City Council to establish a path that allows private donations to support and preserve this important community policing resource.
📞 Minneapolis City Council: 612-673-2244
Call and tell them:
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS TO HELP SAVE THE MINNEAPOLIS MOUNTED PATROL.
🐴 Our horses.
👮 Our police.
🏙️ Our community.
Then SHARE this post. Let's show city leaders how many people are willing to stand behind Mounted Patrol.
They protect our city. Now help protect them. 🇺🇸
MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL — LET THE COMMUNITY HELP SAVE MOUNTED PATROL.
This doesn't have to be about raising taxes or finding more taxpayer dollars.
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS.
There are individuals, businesses, organizations, and supporters who are willing to step up and help preserve the Minneapolis Mounted Patrol.
Give them that opportunity.
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the Minneapolis City Council to establish a path that allows private donations to support and preserve this important community policing resource.
📞 Minneapolis City Council: 612-673-2244
Call and tell them:
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS TO HELP SAVE THE MINNEAPOLIS MOUNTED PATROL.
🐴 Our horses.
👮 Our police.
🏙️ Our community.
Then SHARE this post. Let's show city leaders how many people are willing to stand behind Mounted Patrol.
They protect our city. Now help protect them. 🇺🇸
MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL — LET THE COMMUNITY HELP SAVE MOUNTED PATROL.
This doesn't have to be about raising taxes or finding more taxpayer dollars.
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS.
There are individuals, businesses, organizations, and supporters who are willing to step up and help preserve the Minneapolis Mounted Patrol.
Give them that opportunity.
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the Minneapolis City Council to establish a path that allows private donations to support and preserve this important community policing resource.
📞 Minneapolis City Council: 612-673-2244
Call and tell them:
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS TO HELP SAVE THE MINNEAPOLIS MOUNTED PATROL.
🐴 Our horses.
👮 Our police.
🏙️ Our community.
Then SHARE this post. Let's show city leaders how many people are willing to stand behind Mounted Patrol.
They protect our city. Now help protect them. 🇺🇸
MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL — LET THE COMMUNITY HELP SAVE MOUNTED PATROL.
This doesn't have to be about raising taxes or finding more taxpayer dollars.
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS.
There are individuals, businesses, organizations, and supporters who are willing to step up and help preserve the Minneapolis Mounted Patrol.
Give them that opportunity.
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is calling on the Minneapolis City Council to establish a path that allows private donations to support and preserve this important community policing resource.
📞 Minneapolis City Council: 612-673-2244
Call and tell them:
ALLOW PRIVATE DONATIONS TO HELP SAVE THE MINNEAPOLIS MOUNTED PATROL.
🐴 Our horses.
👮 Our police.
🏙️ Our community.
Then SHARE this post. Let's show city leaders how many people are willing to stand behind Mounted Patrol.
They protect our city. Now help protect them. 🇺🇸

08/05/2026

Dreaming of a college where horses are part of the curriculum?
Mark your calendar for the Virtual Equine College Fair — your chance to explore equine majors, careers, scholarships & more… all from home!
Free registration opens soon for students, parents, counselors and advisors.
Date: September 18, 2026 2-8 pm Eastern

08/04/2026

🎟️🐴 𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝐻𝑜𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐸𝓃𝒿𝑜𝓎 𝐹𝓇𝑒𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝐹𝒶𝒾𝓇 𝒜𝒹𝓂𝒾𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃!

Love horses and enjoy talking with people? Join the Minnesota Horse Council at the Aisle of Breeds and help introduce fairgoers to Minnesota’s horse community.

Volunteers will staff the Minnesota Horse Council table in the Horse Barn, share information about the Council and Minnesota Horse Expo, and answer visitors’ questions. We’ll provide the information and instructions you need.

Volunteer benefits:
🐴 Free State Fair admission
🐴 A chance to spend time surrounded by horses
🐴 An easy, meaningful way to support Minnesota’s equine community

Shifts are just 3½ hours Aug. 27-Sept. 7 (except Sept. 1), and volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Ready to join us? Contact Trina Joyce at [email protected] or 612-729-7798 to learn more and reserve your shift.

Please share this post with a horse-loving friend who would enjoy spending part of their State Fair day with us!

07/30/2026

EDCC Alert

July 29, 2026
Equine Infectious Anemia, Benton County, MN
Alert ID: 5094
Source: State Animal Health Official
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 63;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: 28;
Gender: Mare;
Breed: Haflinger;
Usage: Trail Riding;
Clinical Signs: none;
Horse Status: Quarantined;
Comments: Horse was bought from riding camp herd dispersal in February with no previous Coggins test history. The new owner tested during routine spring vaccine visit. Disease trace investigation is in progress.;

07/15/2026

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨
Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.
You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:
🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.
For more information visit: http://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/.../wildfire-smoke-and-horses See less