The Quarter Horse Unit now has shades in its pastures thanks to a generous gift from Jack and Shirley Ivey, long time friends of the Quarter Horse Unit.

Jack and Shirley Ivey of Selma, California have had a long association with Fresno State's Quarter Horse program.  They raised and showed the Quarter Horse stallion, Husky's Dude, whose sire, Poco Husky, stood at our campus Quarter Horse Unit.

"I've always liked to come to the Quarter Horse Unit, especially to see the mares and their foals, but I always wished the pastures had shades, to  shelter the mothers and babies from the hot sun and rain", said Shirley Ivey.

Thanks to their gift, shades have been built in all 10 pastures.

The pasture shades are a great addition to the Quarter Horse Unit.  Our program's friendship, over the years, with the Iveys, is particularly meaningful.

Thanks very much.