Knappogue Farm

07/31/2026

EDCC Alert

July 29, 2026
Equine Infectious Anemia, Benton County, MN
Alert ID: 5094
Source: State Animal Health Official
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 63;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: 28;
Gender: Mare;
Breed: Haflinger;
Usage: Trail Riding;
Clinical Signs: none;
Horse Status: Quarantined;
Comments: Horse was bought from riding camp herd dispersal in February with no previous Coggins test history. The new owner tested during routine spring vaccine visit. Disease trace investigation is in progress.;

07/27/2026

🌙 When it's hot, why do warm nights matter so much?

Horses rely on cooler overnight temperatures to dissipate the heat they've accumulated throughout the day. When nighttime temperatures remain above 70 degrees F, especially with high humidity, they receive little relief.

Less overnight cooling means horses may start the next day carrying residual heat, making additional work, travel, or sun/heat exposure more challenging.

How can you support your horse on warm nights?
💧 Provide free access to fresh, clean water.
🚿 Hose off horses with a continuous flow of cool water to help dissipate heat and lower their body temperature.
💨 Increase airflow around horses with livestock-safe fans.
🐴 Avoid working horses when they have not had enough time to rest and recover from the heat.
🌡️ Monitor horses for signs of heat stress.

When the nights stay hot, recovery matters just as much as avoiding the daytime heat.

Learn more about caring for horses during hot weather at:
z.umn.edu/heatandhorses

07/25/2026

Adding vitamin E has been a key factor for our horses. We highly recommend it, especially for older horses.

07/18/2026

GVL for coggins and health papers makes it easier to have 1 less thing to remember when going to shows, races, trail rides or selling horses. The app is so simple and easy to use!

07/16/2026

Please be extra careful with this poor air quality.

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:

🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.

For more information visit: ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/wildfire-smoke-and-horses

07/15/2026

We will be taking a few steers in mid August. We have availability for 1/4 and 1/2 of beef. 🥩
DM for more details and to get on the list!

07/06/2026

We have a rare opening for a mare. Reach out to schedule a tour!

Great news! We currently have stall and pasture opportunity for geldings available. We are not able to accommodate additional mares at this time.

Trail riding season is upon us and we know you will love our tractor path and the Lake Elmo Park Reserve trail system across the street.

Please message the page to set up a tour as we don’t always see comments. We can’t wait to hear from you!

06/30/2026

What are your favorite ways to keep your horses and yourself cool in the summer?

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Horse dads- thank you for helping all of these crazy horse girls with their big dreams (even if you just don’t get the hype). The only love that tops a girl with her horse is her daddy’s love for her!

06/13/2026

What a great resource! Hay has gotten so expensive- best to gather all of the information before settling!