Minnesota Horse Council

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

June is colic Awareness Month!

05/28/2026

Just sharing for the broader horse community in Minnesota. I feel like most of us know how fantastic horses are as community liaisons, regardless of your feelings towards police. For a lot of people, this may be one of the few exposures to a live horse that they have.

05/25/2026

Hope everyone has a peaceful Memorial Day. Thanks to everyone that has gone to battle for us including the horses.

05/19/2026

Courtesy of University of MN Equine Extension

Good trail manners make for great trail memories! 🌲🐴 Whether you’re riding with friends, family, or a larger group, these simple tips help keep horses, riders, and other trail users safe while making the ride more enjoyable for everyone:
❤ Condition horses and provide appropriate hoof care for the ride and terrain
✅ Check tack fit and condition regularly
📱Carry a cell phone, trail map, and basic first aid kits
⛑️ Encourage helmets — especially for youth — and wear proper riding attire and boots 👢
🐎 Ride at the level and pace of the least experienced rider
🐴 Keep at least one horse-length between horses
⚠️ Communicate trail hazards (e.g. holes, dogs, low branches) and check with others before changing gaits
↔ Ride single file when passing others on the trail
🚶‍♀️🐴 Leave and return to the trailer at a walk
💧 Allow horses to drink at water crossings and wait until all horses are finished
🛑 Pause for riders who dismount until they safely remount
🎀 Place a red ribbon on tails of horses known to kick
🚫🍺 Skip alcohol while riding See less

05/14/2026

Reflection Farm near Litchfield, MN will be hosting an All Breed Fun
Show for the Noble Arabian Horse Association on June 13th. Details can be found on the website: [www.noblearabianmn.com](http://www.noblearabianmn.com/). Reflection Farm is a MN Horse Council Certified Stable.

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, human and equine alike!

04/14/2026

Courtesy of Anoka Equine

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) – Important Info for Horse Owners
Horses may contract Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) by ingesting the bacteria Neorickettsia risticii, typically through accidentally eating infected insects such as mayflies, caddisflies, damselflies, or snails. Because of this, horses living near waterways are at higher risk. It is important to note that PHF is not spread directly from horse to horse.
PHF primarily causes diarrheal disease and can commonly lead to laminitis. Additional complications may include endotoxemia and renal disease. While many horses recover with aggressive medical therapy—often including Oxytetracycline (Oxytet), intravenous fluids, and supportive care—treatment can be intensive and costly. In some cases, complications like laminitis can become lifelong, debilitating conditions.
Horses are most at risk from late spring through September. To help protect your horse, vaccination is recommended in mid to late May, prior to peak exposure. While the vaccine does not provide 100% protection, it may help reduce the severity of the disease.
Contact your veterinarian to discuss the best prevention and vaccination plan for your horse.

04/08/2026

Gayle Lampe is an adjunct professor at William Woods University, after being the saddle seat program director there for 41 years. She holds judges cards in nine equestrian disciplines and has judged competitions in 43 states as well as Australia, Canada, Great Britain and South Africa, and has also conducted clinics in 25 states and 3 foreign countries. In addition to judging and teaching, Gayle has shown Saddlebreds, Morgans and Arabians. With many championships and awards, Gayle has also authored the book “Riding for Success, Both In and Out of the Show Ring.” To learn more about Gayle, and to participate in her riding sessions, visit mnhorseexpo.org/lampe.html.