JoJo, a 9 year old Missouri Fox Trotter John mule, is rocking the mounted archery world!  A national mounted archery competition was held Oct 26-28, 2018 in Mora, Missouri. With mounted archery just now making its way into Missouri and Kansas, every competitor present was able to say that it...

Let me give you a brief feel for my absolute favorite sport with my mule, mounted archery.  If you are right handed, you have your bow in your left hand.  Your stirrups are a little shorter than you are used to typically, but that is ok, because you are lifted out of your seat. ...

The Illinois Horse Fair was held in Springfield, IL March 2-4, 2018!  Amongst all the excitement from vendors, clinicians, and spectators, a huge draw was to the breed show.  The breed show showcased around twenty different acts from sidesaddle, Appaloosas, trick riders, American...

Prizes for an equine competition allow you to connect with your competitors, acknowledge their accomplishments, have fun, and promote your event!  Prizes can range in price, size, and usefulness.  With my husband and I hosting for several different organizations at our equine facility...

Ribbons can motivate people and become a joyous reminder of achieving a sought after goal.  Ribbons do not get enough credit for what they do for a person’s sense of pride.  Through owning a trail riding facility that hosts numerous events throughout the year in everything ranging...

Equifest of Kansas is a three-day expo put on yearly by the Kansas Horse Council.  It is a big deal for the equine industry in Kansas and Missouri.  Equifest is vital to our trail riding facility.  We only close three times per year; Christmas, deer hunting season, and Equifest of...

2024 has one big change in-store for Von Holten Ranch; the addition of a homesteading expo in July and homesteading courses throughout the year.  What is homesteading?  Homesteading is basically the producing, preparing, procuring, and preserving of foods.  Examples:  canning,...