Rusty Spur Arena

12/10/2025

📢 League Cancellation Notice
​Due to the severe weather and frigid temperatures forecasted, we must cancel the league scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, at the Rusty Spur in Spicer, MN.
​Your safety and the well-being of your horses are our top priority.
​We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 20th.

12/05/2025

🎉 Santa Delivered! Exciting Events are Coming Soon to Rusty Spur Arena! 🤠

We've got a fantastic lineup of events headed your way, courtesy of an early visit from the Big Man himself! Don't miss out!

Check our website: rustyspurarena.net

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11/30/2025

⚠️ Rusty Spur Update ⚠️

Following the advice of our veterinarians regarding the ongoing equine disease uncertainty, we are extending our temporary closure for two more weeks.

All Rusty Spur animals are healthy and disease-free! This is a strict precaution to keep them safe from any potential exposure.

New Planned Reopening Date: December 12th with that No league Dec 6th. We will ride league Dec 13 & 20.

Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the health of our herd.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from The Rusty Spur Arena!

To all of our amazing customers, thank you! The entire Rusty Spur Arena crew is incredibly thankful for your continued support throughout the year.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday filled with joy and good company!

11/25/2025

Just remember: it might be Monday but it's a short week that ends with pie and shopping. We can do this.

11/24/2025

Arena Update: Rusty Spur Arena
Due to the ongoing uncertainty in the equine community, Rusty Spur Arena in Spicer, MN will remain closed this week of November 23.

Our first priority is the safety of our animals. We want to assure you that our facility is currently disease-free, and this closure is a precautionary measure to maintain the health and well-being of our herd.

We are tentatively planning to reopen the first week of December and will continue to provide timely updates as the situation develops.

11/20/2025

🦠EHV-1: What you need to know and how to protect your horses🦠
By now many of you have seen the circulating posts on social media about the EHV-1 outbreaks down south and although we currently don’t know how many active cases there are, more information is expected to continue to come out over the next week. It’s important to take extra precaution as the next few weeks unfold.

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝙴𝙷𝚅?
Equine Herpesvirus is the bug that causes Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory disease, and depending on the “type” can cause abortion in broodmares and equine herpervirus myelencephalopathy (EHM) - which is a deadly neurologic form of the disease. Outbreaks can spread quickly, especially at shows, barns and boarding facilities, so prevention is key.

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚍𝚘 𝙸 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚎?
Practice strong biosecurity:
-Don’t share water buckets, hoses, grooming tools, or tack
-Wash hands between handling different horses.
-Disinfect stalls, trailers, and equipment regularly.

𝙻𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚝 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚎
-Avoid unnecessary horse to horse contact, especially with unfamiliar horses.
-Be cautious at shows, clinics, and events. Keep distance when possible.

𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚎’𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑
-Check temperatures once or twice daily when traveling or when there’s a known outbreak (Normal temp is 99-101.5)
-Watch for any coughing, nasal discharge, fever, inappetence or lethargy

𝙸𝚜𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚘𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚜
-Isolate new arrivals for 2-3 weeks
-Use separate equipment and wash hands after handling horses
-Tend to the new or returning horses last

𝙺𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚞𝚙 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚟𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜
-While vaccines don’t prevent the neurologic form, they help reduce respiratory spread and overall viral load.
-It’s recommended that horses are vaccinated EVERY 6 MONTHS for flu/rhino (influenza/EHV 1 & 4) due to immunity being short lived.

𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚔
-Even a horse with mild symptoms can transmit the virus
-Contact your vet if you notice a fever or neurologic signs.

𝙱𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚘𝚖 𝙻𝚒𝚗𝚎 💡
Good hygiene, smart management, and early detection are the best tools to keep your horses safe from EHV-1. A little prevention goes a long way in protecting your barn and herd. Please use best judgement when reading/watching
online, it is easy for misinformation to be spread.

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11/19/2025

🐴 Important Event Cancellation Notice
​Due to the recent Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak in other States, we are immediately cancelling all events scheduled for this week.
​This decision is being made to prioritize the health and safety of our equestrian community, particularly as many individuals are currently traveling and rushing to safely transport their horses home from the Southern States.
​Specifically, please note:
​No Practice Tonight.
​No League Competition this Saturday.
​We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this critical health situation. League will be Dec 6 & 13.

11/16/2025

Points through week 2.

11/15/2025

Saturday Riding & Jackpot at Rusty Spur Arena, Spicer, MN!
​Join us this Saturday for a full day of action:
​Morning: Sorting League
​2:00 PM: Old Fashioned Jackpot
​Open to ALL Riders (League or Non-League)
​$15.00 per run/rider
​Food: Grab a burger or a baked treat!
​See you there!