Minnesota Horse Council

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

09/07/2026

It’s the final day of the Minnesota State Fair and we’ve got the smallest and largest breeds on the Aisle of Breeds: Miniatures, Shetlands, Pony of America (POA), Belgian, Percheron and Drafts.

Stop by the Horse Barn by 3 pm to see them!

09/07/2026

Sunday at the Aisle of Breeds at the MN State Fair included Brabent, Belgian, Percheron drafts horses, POA, Shetland and Miniature Horses. Thanks to horse exhibitors Kelsey Puck and Ava Kolbinger for providing horses for the Aisle of Breeds.

09/06/2026

Saturday at the Aisle of Breeds was the day of drafts and miniature horses and POA.
Horses provided by Kelsey Puck of Second Chance Drafts included Brabant, Belgians, and Percherons, POA, Shetlands and miniature horses were courtesy of Ava Kolbinger. The public waited in lines to see all of the horses all day. A huge thank you to the horse exhibitors.