Horse sale revived after more than 20 years
For the first time in more than 20 years, the South Dakota State University Horse Unit held a public sale of horses from its herd in May.
The unit, located within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences on the university’s Brookings campus, has been recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association as a reputable breeder for 70 years and welcomes 10 to 13 foals each spring.
As part of the activities, a popular attraction for dozens of school tours that bring more than 500 elementary school children to walk through the horse barn each year; being part of Horses for Heroes and the Wokini Initiative’s Sunka Wakan program; horseback riding courses through Brookings Park and Recreation each summer; and most importantly, being an integral part of SDSU’s equine studies courses.
PHOTO: Two Thoroughbred horses galloping in a field. (Adobe Stock │ #112217839 – Margaret Burlingham)
