Mississippi Horse Park generating millions in 20 years of operation
The Mississippi Horse Park hosted 23 events in 1999, its first year in existence.
Last year it hosted 134.
Dog-riding monkeys specialty act to perform at Starkville Rodeo
They call Tim Lepard the “Wild Thang.”
Lepard, a Pontotoc native, used to be a bullfighter — even winning a bullfighter of the year award three years in a row.
In 1987, Lepard said, a world champion bullfighter gave him some advice to try something new.
Everything Garden Expo ushers in spring March 24-25
Spring is only days away and it’s time to plan gardens and get hands dirty.
Lucky Dog Barrel Race begins tonight
This weekend, the Mississippi Horse Park will host the sixth Annual Lucky Dog Barrel Race.
Horse Park officials checking weather ahead of harness race
The Mississippi Horse Park is set to host its first Mississippi Trotting Association-sanctioned harness race Sunday if the weather leading into the event cooperates.
Peruvian Paso show kicks off Horse Park event series
The Miss. Horse Park will host the 47th Anniversary Central States Peruvian Paso Horse Show this weekend, and many more events are scheduled through early August.
Photos: At the rodeo
Dispatch photographer Luisa Porter took her Nikon D750 camera to the Rotary Classic Rodeo held Feb. 12-13 at the Mississippi Horse Park.
Horse park to host annual Rotary Rodeo this weekend
The Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville will hold the annual Rotary Rodeo Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. nightly, according to a press release from the Horse Park.
Starkville continues trimming Horse Park contribution
Starkville aldermen have continuously cut outside contributions to the Mississippi Horse Park this term and will do so again in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget.
Horse Park to host Equestrian Drill Team
The Mississippi Horse Park will host the 2015 Open U.S. National Equestrian Drill Team Competition on Thursday and Friday.
Supervisors amend Miss. Horse Park dedication
Oktibbeha County supervisors agreed to split an $8,000 fee with Mississippi State University to assess potential repairs at Miss. Horse Park Monday after pledging $4,000 and in-kind services for harness track fixes in April.
Harness track repairs in limbo despite funding approval
Despite Oktibbeha County supervisors approving funding and in-kind services to repair Mississippi Horse Park’s harness racing surface and bring the venue up to U.S. Trotting Association standards, park Director Bricklee Miller says officials have not yet approved work at the Mississippi State University-owned facility.
Rotary Classic Rodeo action begins today at Horse Park
The annual Rotary Classic Rodeo, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event, is coming to the Mississippi Horse Park today and Saturday, Feb. 7-8.
Starkville welcomes for top-flight rodeo
More than 250 cowboys and cowgirls will descend on the Mississippi Horse Park as it hosts the annual Rotary Classic Rodeo Friday and Saturday.
‘Pretty Lights’ brings unique show to Starkville
Friday night the Mississippi Horse Park will be illuminated by Pretty Lights.
Monday profile: Horse Park thrives under Miller’s leadership
Despite what the name implies, the Mississippi Horse Park goes far beyond the equine competitions, and Facility Manager Bricklee Miller will be the first to clear that up.
Saddle up: The pros are headed to Starkville to rodeo
On Friday and Saturday, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is coming to the Mississippi Horse Park. Hosted by the Starkville Rotary Club, this event is the club’s largest fundraiser each year. The members strive to not only make it an exciting, edge-of-your-seat event, but also donate proceeds to help support local youth through the tuition guarantee program.
Saddle up: The pros are headed to Starkville to rodeo
On Friday and Saturday, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is coming to the Mississippi Horse Park. Hosted by the Starkville Rotary Club, this event is the club’s largest fundraiser each year. The members strive to not only make it an exciting, edge-of-your-seat event, but also donate proceeds to help support local youth through the tuition guarantee program.
Rodeo begins tonight at Mississippi Horse Park
The Rotary Classic Rodeo begins tonight at the Mississippi Horse Park. More than 330 riders will converge on the 100-acre park south of Starkville.
Garden Expo blooms in second year
The Mississippi Horse Park has been transformed into a garden park of sorts Saturday and Sunday, as the second annual Everything Garden Expo draws in crowds.