Flint Hills Rodeo set May 31 to June 2 in Strong City

The Flint Hills Rodeo, in Strong City, Kan., has long been known as the oldest consecutive rodeo in the state of Kansas and that claim to fame will continue this year with their 75th Anniversary May 31 to June 2.

Started in 1937 in a local pasture owned by E.C. Roberts, the Flint Hills Rodeo is a source of pride for the Roberts family, the rodeo board of directors and the community as a whole. History tells us that this is one of the earliest sanctioned rodeos and today still brings cowboys to Strong City to professionally compete in Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Bull Riding.

Besides these traditional rodeo events that have been a part of the Flint Hills Rodeo over the years, this anniversary celebration will feature a few special attractions. Thanks to Budweiser and the Mussatto Bros. of Osage City, Kan., the beautiful and majestic Clydesdales are coming to Strong City where they have visited twice before. The famous horse hitch will make their appearance in the arena during the May 31 and June 1 performances and at the parade June 2. Public viewing will be available at Swope Park in Cottonwood Falls on May 30 to June 1 from 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., and June 2 until 6 p.m., after they return from the parade which starts at 2 pm.

Dates set for AQHA/NCHA Weekend

The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to sponsor the National Cutting Horse Association's largest event of the year, AQHA-NCHA Weekend, June 1 to 3 in 25 cities throughout the United States and Canada.

AQHA-NCHA Weekend is cutting's biggest celebration of its grassroots participants, and this year, all of the shows are dual-approved. Points earned in designated classes will count toward qualification for the youth, amateur, Select and open AQHA world championship shows.

Equine Herpesvirus confirmed in Colorado horse

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is investigating a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) within the state; a quarantine has been placed on a Douglas County premises.

The horse was transported from Iowa by a private owner and was euthanized after showing severe neurological signs associated with the disease. There are three other facilities in Colorado that received horses from the same transport company. Those horses are isolated and are being closely monitored for any clinical signs of EHV.