Minnesota Horse Council

10/24/2026

Jayne Bradford is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through PATH, Intl. She uses these skills at Walk On Therapeutic Riding in River Falls, WI where she directs the Horses for Heroes program. Jayne also stays active in the horse show industry by working as a ringmaster and showing her three Morgan horses in western and traditional dressage.
Have an interest in Therapeutic Horseback Riding? Want to turn your passions into a career? Come chat with Jayne at the MHSEA Career Fair November 7th!

10/21/2026

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We’re growing our team at We Can Ride!

We’re looking for passionate Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors who believe in the power of horses to make a difference. Join a welcoming, mission-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for people with disabilities.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity!

10/21/2026

Check out the MHSEA Career Fair coming up on November 7th.

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10/15/2026

This is the sign at Garvin horse camp. The MHC is working with park officials on more improvements this year.

10/01/2026

MHC Grant Deadline Extended to Oct. 10

There’s still time to apply for a Minnesota Horse Council grant with the application deadline extended to Saturday,

Oct. 10! MHC grants provide up to $7,000 in seed funding for eligible Minnesota nonprofit equine organizations pursu-
ing new projects, expanding existing programs or services, or making qualifying capital improvements. Have a project

that could make a lasting difference for Minnesota’s horse community?
Go online at https://bit.ly/mhc-grants to learn more and apply via email or mail (must be postmarked) by Oct. 10.

09/25/2026

KNOW YOUR HAY: Plan ahead for colder months!

Your hay may look good—but appearance alone can’t tell you its nutritional value. A laboratory forage analysis helps you understand the energy, protein, and fiber your hay provides so you can make informed feeding decisions.

As colder conditions are coming soon, your horse may need additional energy to maintain body warmth. Knowing what’s in your hay helps you plan before changing the ration.

✅ Test your hay rather than guessing its nutrient content.
✅ Match your feeding plan to your horse’s individual needs and local conditions.
✅ Monitor body condition regularly-a thick winter coat can hide weight loss.

Have you tested this year’s hay?

Learn more:
Extension Horses: Hay Analysis—Its Importance and Interpretation
University of Minnesota Extension: Caring for Your Horse in the Winter

09/11/2026

We will never forget!

Budwiesers tribute to 9/11 has a lasting impact.

09/09/2026

Highlight from the Aisle of Breeds on Labor Day. The largest horse was the Percheron courtesy of Second Chance Drafts and smallest horse was the miniature horse courtesy of Kolbingers. A huge thank you to all the horses exhibitors for providing horses during the entire State Fair and the volunteers who manned the table for the MN Horse Council and MN Horse Expo. We could not have had a successful Aisle of Breeds without you. THANKS!

09/07/2026