EQUINE INDUSTRY TOUR
A highlight of the AYHC Symposium, an entire day is dedicated to learning about the equine industry in the local region. Tour stops typically include equine farms for breeds or disciplines that are popular in the region, equine therapeutic riding centers, veterinary or equine sports medicine practices, and commercial enterprises. Our hosts are excited to share the Arizona equine industry with you!
registration required
Add the Equine Industry Tour to your registration package or just register for the tour as a stand alone option! Tours depart from the host hotel at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Transportation, lunch and drinks are provided. We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.
Closed toed shoes are required.
Offering a full Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree advances our commitment to animal health, public health, and biomedical sciences in Utah and throughout the region. Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is established on a strong tradition of innovation, adherence to One Health principles, and dedication to serving both local and global communities. We encourage you to discover how our college is preparing our students to become leaders and innovators in their chosen careers in veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Stops include the Onaqui herd management area, Pony Express Station and historical markers, amongst other unique views.
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Early settlers and the cavalry brought wild horses to the area in the late 1800s. Wild horses are usually gregarious and have few natural predators other than the occasional mountain lion. Mares and stallions within the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) have a slight to moderate build and average around 800 to 1000 pounds. The dominant colors within the herd area are brown and bay. In the early 1990s, BLM introduced wild horses from the Rock Springs, Wyoming area which increased the colors to include: sorrel, roan, buckskin, black, palomino, and gray. Currently, pintos, grays, palominos, and roans have begun to increase in numbers.