Kick the Dust Up

10/07/2026

There are no words for a loss like this. Our hearts are broken for everyone affected by this tragic accident💔

From all of us at KDU, we are thinking of everyone at Solace Stables and sending so much love and our deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. 🤍

Manitoba Horse Council is deeply saddened to hear about the accident involving horses and the transport team travelling to the National Dressage Championships in British Columbia.

We join with Manitoba's equine community in offering our heartfelt condolences to the team at Solace Stables, the owners, riders, grooms, transport team and everyone who loves and cares for them.

10/05/2026

💙 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 💙

Can you believe our KDU Finals were a little over two months ago?! Time flies! 🥹🐴

As we look back at our 2026 season and all the special moments from our Finals award ceremony, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU once again to all of the amazing sponsors who supported Kick the Dust Up this year! 🏆

We truly could not have had the success we did without our incredible sponsors. Your support helps make our jackpots, prizes, youth initiatives, Finals, and so many of the special moments throughout the season possible.

These photos from our award ceremony are a little reminder of just how much our sponsors help make KDU what it is. Behind every buckle, prize, and opportunity is a sponsor who chose to support our series and our barrel racing community. ❤️

We are so grateful for every business and organization that stood behind us this season!

Make sure to follow their pages, engage with their content, and support their businesses whenever you can. Supporting the businesses that support our community is one of the best ways we can say thank you! 🫶

Thank you for believing in Kick the Dust Up, supporting our riders, and being such an important part of another unforgettable season! 🤠💨

📸 Photo Credit: Thank you to CB Media & Corinne Nykorak - Painted Horse Photography - Corinne Nykorak

10/03/2026

🔥 LOOK AT PAIGE & KIPPER GO! 🔥

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Youth Bursary Recipient, Paige Panych & her horse Kipper, on their smokin’ runs at the MBRA Finals this weekend! 🏆

They laid down a 15.114 on Friday and came back today with an even faster 14.741, securing their spot in the Youth Short Go tomorrow! 🔥

We are SO proud of you, Paige! What an amazing weekend you and Kipper are having! ❤️

Now let’s CHEER HER LOUD tomorrow as they head into the Short Go! 📣🔥

09/26/2026

Anyone looking to haul-in and get their horse ready before MBRA Finals 👀

Check out our Gate Sponsor’s place, Triple Star Ranch!

https://www.triplestarranch.ca

☔️ Need a place to ride? Haul-in! We’ve got you covered! ☔️

Book our indoor arena directly through our website! It’s super user-friendly, easy to book, and we have lots of availability throughout the day! 🙌

Questions? Just send us a private message and we’ll be happy to help! 🤎

📍Cooks Creek, MB. https://www.triplestarranch.ca

09/05/2026

🏆 2026 Kick the Dust Up Youth Bursary Winner! 🏆

We are so excited to announce that Paige Panych and her horse, Kipper, are this year’s Kick the Dust Up Youth Bursary recipients!

Paige’s story really stood out to us. What started as a horse everyone warned her was “too much horse” became an incredible partnership built through patience, time, trust, and determination. Today, Paige and Kipper compete together as a true team, and their bond is such a great example of what hard work and dedication can create.

Beyond barrel racing, Paige also gives back to her community through volunteering at local community halls, helping with everything from pancake breakfasts and suppers to bingo events.

Paige has big goals for the future, with plans to become a veterinarian and work with large animals. She is already working hard toward that dream and is even working toward graduating early so she can begin her journey to vet school.

Congratulations, Paige! We are so proud to support you and excited to see where your hard work, determination, and love for animals take you. 🐴

The Kick the Dust Up Youth Bursary provides $500 to help offset the costs of competing at the MBRA Finals, including expenses such as entry fees, stall fees, and other costs associated with attending Finals. Paige will also receive a Kick the Dust Up hoodie to celebrate this achievement!

This bursary was created to support and encourage young riders who demonstrate dedication to their sport, involvement in their community, and commitment to their future goals. We are proud to invest in the next generation of young riders and leaders.

Congratulations, Paige & Kipper! 🎉 We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Make sure to cheer loud for Paige if you see her at Finals! 📣🐴

A special thank you to Wally Kotula at Sign Guru Winnipeg for printing the amazing oversized cheque for our bursary presentation! 💜

08/27/2026

🏆 A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR BUCKLE SPONSORS! 🏆

We want to give a massive thank you to our incredible buckle sponsors:

⭐ Heli-Fix Aviation
⭐ Prairie Dream Ranch
⭐ Scott MacKenzie Show Horses

Without the support of our sponsors, we simply couldn’t put on the kind of event that Kick the Dust Up has grown into. ❤️

We are incredibly fortunate to have these fantastic businesses believe in what we’re building and support our riders, our series, and our sport.

Your support makes a difference — and we appreciate you more than you know!

Thank you for helping us Kick the Dust Up!

08/27/2026

🏆✨ A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR INCREDIBLE HI-POINT SPONSORS! ✨🏆

We truly cannot thank these two sponsors enough for stepping up and making our Hi-Point Awards extra special this season!

Without their incredible support, our Hi-Point winners would not have been taking home such amazing prizes — including SADDLES and 5-STAR PADS!

Your generosity, support of our competitors, and commitment to our series means more than you know. Sponsorship is what helps us make these events bigger, better and more rewarding for the people who show up, compete, cheer each other on and support our barrel racing community.

So from all of us — THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 👏❤️

Please help us show some love to these two fantastic businesses who helped make our 2026 Hi-Point Awards possible!

🏆 HI-POINT SPONSOR LOVE 🏆
⭐ RAM WINN DIESEL
⭐ SET POINT REFRIGERATION

We are SO grateful to have you in our corner! ❤️🐴

This is what supporting the sport looks like! 🙌

08/26/2026

REMINDER ‼️ You have until Friday NOON to fill out the form! Make sure you have read the Rules before filling out the form!

🔥 WE’RE SENDING A YOUTH TO THE MBRA FINALS — FOR THE 2ND YEAR!🔥

That’s right — the Kick the Dust Up Youth MBRA Finals Bursary is back again this year! 🎉

Kick the Dust Up is giving ONE Youth rider a $500 bursary to help them compete at the 2026 MBRA Finals in Brandon, Manitoba!🐎💨🏆

💖 WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Because we believe in supporting the next generation of riders.

We know that competing at the MBRA Finals comes with a lot of expenses, and this bursary is one of the ways Kick the Dust Up can give back to the Youth riders and families who support our series. ❤️

💰 WHAT CAN THE $500 BURSARY HELP COVER?

The bursary is intended to help with expenses associated with competing at the 2026 MBRA Finals, including:

✅ Youth Division Finals entry fees
✅ One (1) stall fee
✅ Six (6) bales of shavings
✅ Any remaining funds can be used toward other Finals-related expenses such as side pots, Open entry fees, additional shavings, gas, accommodations, food, or souvenirs. 🏆

🐴 WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To apply, you must:

• Have participated in at least ONE (1) 2026 Kick the Dust Up Jackpot in the Youth division
• Hold a valid 2026 MBRA Youth Membership
• Have qualified for the 2026 MBRA Finals in the Youth division

📅 APPLICATION OPENS: August 23, 2026
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 28, 2026 at NOON
🏆 RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED: By September 1, 2026

📋 READY TO APPLY?

💥 Step 1: Read the full Bursary Rules & Terms 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Frxm0fgcZ9S_zwfgjnUnM_Uf4qbpYE2emD1GVt0bis/edit?usp=drivesdk

💥 Step 2: Apply here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdehk01hXuTLjNPVwmt_2AaS0cbbWjwb72OXG3VdKpsm7c5-Q/viewform

This is your chance to tell us your story, celebrate your partnership with your horse, and represent Kick the Dust Up at the MBRA Finals!❤️🐴

Parents — encourage your Youth rider to apply!

Good luck to everyone applying! We can’t wait to read your stories! 💖

08/23/2026

🔥 WE’RE SENDING A YOUTH TO THE MBRA FINALS — FOR THE 2ND YEAR!🔥

That’s right — the Kick the Dust Up Youth MBRA Finals Bursary is back again this year! 🎉

Kick the Dust Up is giving ONE Youth rider a $500 bursary to help them compete at the 2026 MBRA Finals in Brandon, Manitoba!🐎💨🏆

💖 WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Because we believe in supporting the next generation of riders.

We know that competing at the MBRA Finals comes with a lot of expenses, and this bursary is one of the ways Kick the Dust Up can give back to the Youth riders and families who support our series. ❤️

💰 WHAT CAN THE $500 BURSARY HELP COVER?

The bursary is intended to help with expenses associated with competing at the 2026 MBRA Finals, including:

✅ Youth Division Finals entry fees
✅ One (1) stall fee
✅ Six (6) bales of shavings
✅ Any remaining funds can be used toward other Finals-related expenses such as side pots, Open entry fees, additional shavings, gas, accommodations, food, or souvenirs. 🏆

🐴 WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To apply, you must:

• Have participated in at least ONE (1) 2026 Kick the Dust Up Jackpot in the Youth division
• Hold a valid 2026 MBRA Youth Membership
• Have qualified for the 2026 MBRA Finals in the Youth division

📅 APPLICATION OPENS: August 23, 2026
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 28, 2026 at NOON
🏆 RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED: By September 1, 2026

📋 READY TO APPLY?

💥 Step 1: Read the full Bursary Rules & Terms 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Frxm0fgcZ9S_zwfgjnUnM_Uf4qbpYE2emD1GVt0bis/edit?usp=drivesdk

💥 Step 2: Apply here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdehk01hXuTLjNPVwmt_2AaS0cbbWjwb72OXG3VdKpsm7c5-Q/viewform

This is your chance to tell us your story, celebrate your partnership with your horse, and represent Kick the Dust Up at the MBRA Finals!❤️🐴

Parents — encourage your Youth rider to apply!

Good luck to everyone applying! We can’t wait to read your stories! 💖