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University of Findlay held its 19th annual Spring Horse Sale, welcoming community members to bid on and purchase various types of trained horses. This year, 38 horses were sold, totaling $379,150 in UF western horses, English program horses, and outside-owned horses. This year, horses ranged from pleasure, all-around western, ranch, and English. UF western horses […]
Budweiser’s iconic Clydesdale horses travel the country each year, spending at least ten months on the road. Last week, 10 Clydesdales and their familiar red, white, and gold wagon were housed at the University of Findlay’s western equestrian farm for their week-long stay. Accompanied by their three 50-foot Budweiser semi-trailers, and their Dalmatian dogs, the […]
The 18th annual University of Findlay Spring Horse Sale was held on Saturday, April 29th, bringing an end to the 2022-2023 academic school year. The horses used by University equestrian students throughout the year were put on display and auctioned off to the highest bidders. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, Findlay equestrian students spend […]
Once a year, University of Findlay hosts a horse sale, which provides students with a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in running and putting together an equine event of this magnitude. The event is spearheaded by the University’s equine marketing class, which consisted of 21 students who took on various roles in getting the […]
The following story was written by Jordyn Maloy, a University of Findlay junior majoring in Equine Studies: Western Emphasis and Equine Business Management. Maloy is part of the print and merchandising team for the 2023 Spring Horse Sale ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Findlay will present the 18th annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, April 29th, […]
The University of Findlay will present the 17th annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, April 30, at the Western Farm’s Dale Wilkinson Arena, 14700 Ohio 68, south of Findlay. The sale will be held in person, with no COVID-19 restrictions, as well as virtually. UF will not be taking phone bids, however, online/virtual bids will be […]
Fall is a great time to bring new life into your soil and to start preparing plants and trees for the colder temperatures with fresh fertilizer. The University of Findlay’s animal science and equestrian farms have a large supply of manure available free of charge for farmers, community gardens, and the general public. The manure can be picked up at the University […]
University of Findlay will be holding two sessions of the Western Youth Horsemanship School to further educate riders. The sessions, instructed by Mark Smith and Art O’Brien, offer the same techniques that are taught in the University’s Western Equestrian Studies Program. A novice and intermediate riding level session, for ages 10-18, will be held June 22-26, and […]
It’s almost that time of the year again! The University of Findlay will be hosting its annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, May 1, at the University’s Western Farm in the Dale Wilkinson Arena, 14700 Ohio 68, south of Findlay. Demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m., and the sale will start at noon. To ensure […]
University of Findlay is honored to announce the creation of a new scholarship endowment fund in memory of alumna Alexandria “Ali” Gokey, class of 2016. The new Alexandria “Ali” Gokey Memorial Scholarship began with a lead gift contribution of $10,000 by a confidential donor to forever recognize the contributions, kindness, and character displayed by […]
