A “mutton busting” gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep, and a clown and trick horse rider also entertained the crowd.

Bull and bronc riding were the main events at the T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo during the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Oregon. A "mutton busting" gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep.

Hadley Vandermyde was chosen because of her dedication to her
pony and desire to continue learning while helping others.

Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois

Six horses were killed when an overnight ravaged a barn near Harvard.

In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize the industry in Illinois and its accompanying horse betting, both long in decline

Allison Burrs of Carroll County took first place in the Senior Individual Presentation category.

An agreement has been jockeyed between developers of a solar farm in Yorkville and an adjacent horse racing training business, sending the 20-acre project off and running. The horses run tracks directly south of the proposed Beecher Road Solar LLC solar farm development.

A group of eight Dixon students with disabilities attended a clinic May 6 at an Oregon nonprofit to learn about horse care and safety. Students helped groom the horses, walked them around the arena and learned how to introduce themselves to the animals.

June Drinkall is currently ranked first and second in the nation in her respective divisions heading into the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Finals this June in Tennessee.

Residents are invited to display their antique tractors at this year’s Whiteside County Fair. Each participant will receive a 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor.

Franklin Creek Arena hosts inaugural horse show.

It was the perfect setting on a perfect day as horse enthusiasts and their steeds of all ages took part in RRTHA;s inaugural event at the newly renovated horse arena at Franklin Creek Natural Area on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

A woman was airlifted with a head injury from an equestrian farm near Woodstock after she was kicked by a horse.

The annual event is a fundraiser for the therapeutic riding program.

Come out and watch some fast horses compete at the Green River Saddle Club in Amboy.

An emergency petition for the restraining order against the club was filed by the Will County State’s Attorney's Office.

Photos of the Carroll County Fair rodeo on Aug. 10, 2023.

Six escaped calves were rescued from a western Kane County farm in early July, ending a week-long hunt.

It was bulls and bucking broncos versus cowboys and cowgirls at the T and A Rodeo held at the Lee County Fair on Saturday. Riders tried their best to stay on top of bulls and bucking broncos while kids tried riding sheep in the "Mutton Busters" event.

Firefighters are still trying to account for many horses have died in the fire at a barn at a Beecher horse ranch.

Bruce Bochenek, president of the Will Country Trail Riders, said the club typically collects $1,000 for The Salvation Army during the holidays at its bell-ringing event.

The main outdoor arena will feature trick riding, vaulting, carriage driving, a drill team and equine therapy demonstrations among the many attractions, including live music and food.

Alex Paschal talks about the story behind the photo in this weekly column.

No horse photo ops at this event, just plenty of good will

Molly Weinzierl helps once-mistreated horse Reno build trust and become a barrel racer

Day after day, 14-year-old Molly Weinzierl sat in the sand, a pile of hay on her lap, waiting for the perpetually spooked horse resting nearby to get hungry enough to come over

Lauren Kolasinski created a service project to help students with disabilities who use horses for therapy

Avery Carlson of Harvard, 18, works with Emma, a 14-year-old horse rescued three years ago, at Woodstock Equestrian Center

Recognized as one of the top horse racetracks since it opened in 1927, Arlington Park is an international racetrack with both a polytrack and turf course.