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01/08/2026

Bluestem is back—and he’s bringing his herd with him! 🌾🐎
Our KHC Kids mascot is returning to EquiFest 2026 with the Bluestem Scavenger Hunt, and after all the fun we had last year, we couldn’t resist bringing it back. Keep your eyes open around EquiFest, follow Bluestem and his herd, and join the adventure!

More details coming soon… for now, spread the word and get ready to hunt! 👀✨

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from the Kansas Horse Council!

2026 is the Year of the Horse — a perfect time to celebrate our equine partners! 🐎✨ Make it your year to participate in our Horsemanship Rewards Program: Ride, Track, Earn Rewards, Repeat! And don’t forget to renew your KHC membership so you can keep supporting Kansas’ equine community and enjoying all the benefits of being part of the herd.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Kansas Horse Council. May your day be warm, your stockings full, and your horses quiet in the saddle. Thank you for supporting Kansas horses — and we hope you’ll renew or join us as we head into the new year.

11/28/2025

Give the gift of EquiFest of KS brought to you by Kansas Horse Council to your horse lover friends and family.
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11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the incredible horse community across Kansas — the owners, riders, breeders, volunteers, youth, and supporters who make everything we do possible.

Your passion, dedication, and love for horses inspire us every single day. We are thankful for the partnerships, friendships, and shared commitment to strengthening the equine industry in our state.

Wishing you and your families a warm, safe, and Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🐎

11/25/2025

🐎 Horses of History: Snowman — A True “Rags-to-Riches” Legend

Some horses leave a mark not because of their breeding, but because of their heart — and Snowman is the perfect example. In 1956, Harry deLeyer purchased the plow horse for just $80, buying him off a slaughter truck and giving him a second chance at life. At first, Snowman was used as a gentle lesson horse because of his calm, reliable temperament, but it wasn’t long before his true talents began to shine.

Neighbors noticed Snowman repeatedly jumping out of pastures and over fences, returning home with ease, and Harry realized he had a horse with extraordinary natural ability. With patience, careful training, and an undeniable spirit, Snowman transformed into a show jumping legend. Over his career, he won more than 50 Grand Prix titles, thrilling crowds with his courage, consistency, and sheer athleticism. He competed at the highest levels, often against horses with far more glamorous pedigrees, proving that determination and heart can defy expectation.

Snowman’s story is a reminder that every horse, regardless of background, has potential, and that true horsemanship is about seeing it and bringing it out. Here at Kansas Horse Council, we celebrate the underdogs, the hard workers, and the champions of heart — just like Snowman.

💙 Have a horse that’s surprised you with their talent or courage? Share their story in the comments and honor your own Snowman!

11/23/2025

🐎 Renew Your Kansas Horse Council Membership for 2026! 🐎

It’s time to secure your membership for another year and continue enjoying the benefits that matter most to horse owners in Kansas:

✔️ $1 million liability coverage for your horses
✔️ Member discounts at local and national equine businesses
✔️ Scholarship opportunities for youth and college students
✔️ Updates and news on the equine industry
✔️ And much more!

Renew today and stay connected with Kansas’s largest horse community!

Join or renew here! 👇
https://kansashorsecouncil.com/membership-options

11/22/2025

🐎 It’s National Go for a Ride Day! 🐎

Today is the perfect reminder to enjoy the ride, and celebrate the partnership between horse and rider. And what better way to spend your weekend than in the saddle?

📸 Let’s have some fun with it!
Share a photo of you and your horse in the comments!

If you’re part of the Kansas Horse Council Horsemanship Rewards Program (HRP), this is a great day to log those riding hours and keep working toward your year-end goals!

We love seeing everyone out enjoying the ride! 💙

To join our rewards program check this link out here: https://kansashorsecouncil.com/horsemanship-rewards

11/20/2025

ANIMAL HEALTH ALERT:
The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has been closely following the confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) positive horses in Texas and Oklahoma following the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals in Waco, Texas, and the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

KDA has been in communication with all known Kansas horse owners who attended either event in Waco and Guthrie to advise them to isolate those horses for 14 days and to provide them with guidance about how to monitor the health of those horses. The incubation period can last up to two weeks, meaning a horse can appear normal while still shedding the virus and act as a carrier. At this time there are no reported cases in Kansas.

If horse owners intend to travel out of Kansas with their horses, they should contact the state veterinarian office for the state they are traveling to in order to get the current entry requirements.

EHM is a neurologic disease that can spread through horse to horse through contact with nasal discharge or inhalation of airborne droplets. Horses can be exposed through contaminated surfaces such as stalls, water, feed, tack, and transport vehicles. Humans can spread the virus from horse to horse through contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment.

Horse owners should watch for:
• Fever over 101.5
• Nasal discharge
• Lethargy
• Hind end weakness
• Any neurological issues
If you notice any of the symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Cases that show neurological issues are considered a medical emergency.

Additionally, the Equine Disease Communication Center has created a page to provide outbreak information. This page will be updated regularly and will provide links to more information. You can find it here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=4722

For questions about quarantine or EHM exposure, call KDA Division of Animal Health at 785-564-6601.

Address

8831 Quail Lane, Ste. 201
Manhattan, KS
66502

Telephone

+17857760662

Website

http://www.kansashorsecouncil.com/

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