A 100-Year Legacy
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Celebrates a Century of Education and Community
Before Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ had rockets, Rose Floats and residence halls, it had Arabian horses.
In 1925, W.K. Kellogg established a private ranch that quickly gained national attention for its purebred Arabian horses and popular Sunday Shows, which attracted large crowds and Hollywood celebrities. In 1932, Kellogg donated the ranch to the State of California. Today, the ranch is the home of Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, which serves more than 27,000 students and is recognized as the No. 1 polytechnic university for diversity and economic mobility.
As the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center celebrates its centennial in 2025- 26, Kellogg’s legacy is both preserved and growing to reach thousands of students, community partners and visitors. Each spring brings new foals. Every month, Sunday Horse Shows draw hundreds of families and visitors. Each day, students have hands-on learning experiences that embody Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s polytechnic approach.
The center represents a unique blend of tradition and PolyX learning opportunities. It collaborates with classes and research projects in the Huntley College of Agriculture. Programs like Horses for Heroes for student veterans, Foal Watch and the Horsemanship Club provide interactive and educational experiences for students. Most recently, the center has partnered with TeachingHorse to offer world-class leadership development experiences for organizations and individuals.
Learn more at cpp.edu/wkkelloggarabianhorsecenter.
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
An Arabian horse and rider wearing traditional Arabian attire take center stage at the Sunday Show.
Executive Director Anthony Stone is expanding opportunities for hands-on learning.
Kids get to meet with the horses up close after the show.
The equestrian drill team performs a Western routine.
Posie, a filly born in 2023, at one week old.
