W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
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The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center is a research facility on the campus of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(Cal Poly Pomona) which specializes on equine studies, breeding and research.
, founder of the Kellogg Company
, purchased 377 acres (1.5 km²) of land in Pomona
and developed it into a ranch. After erecting the first buildings, Kellogg funded the development of an Arabian horse
breeding program, which still remains the oldest in the United States and the fifth largest in the country. During the ongoing events of World War II
, on October 28, 1943 the ranch was taken over by the U.S. War Department
and renamed the "Pomona Quartermaster Depot" (Remount).. In 1949, Kellogg donated his ranch to the state of California, given two conditions:
The Center occupied the original Kellogg stables prior to the dedication of the existing facility on April 6, 1974. It is home to approximately 85 purebred Arabian horses used in Equine Sciences’ teachings, outreach, research and internationally recognized breeding and training programs. Facilities at the center include 38 acres (153,780.7 m²) of pasture, three barns, foaling stalls, a breeding area, a veterinary clinic, a farrier shop, four arenas and a grandstand.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
(Cal Poly Pomona) which specializes on equine studies, breeding and research.
History
The horse center dates back to 1925 when industrialist and food manufacturer Will Keith KelloggWill Keith Kellogg
Will Keith Kellogg, generally referred to as W.K. Kellogg was an American industrialist in food manufacturing, best known as the founder of the Kellogg Company, which to this day produces a wide variety of popular breakfast cereals...
, founder of the Kellogg Company
Kellogg Company
Kellogg Company , is a producer of cereal and convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and vegetarian foods...
, purchased 377 acres (1.5 km²) of land in Pomona
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
and developed it into a ranch. After erecting the first buildings, Kellogg funded the development of an Arabian horse
Arabian horse
The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses...
breeding program, which still remains the oldest in the United States and the fifth largest in the country. During the ongoing events of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, on October 28, 1943 the ranch was taken over by the U.S. War Department
United States Department of War
The United States Department of War, also called the War Department , was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army...
and renamed the "Pomona Quartermaster Depot" (Remount).. In 1949, Kellogg donated his ranch to the state of California, given two conditions:
- The property would be used for educational purposes.
- The horse shows would continue.
The Center occupied the original Kellogg stables prior to the dedication of the existing facility on April 6, 1974. It is home to approximately 85 purebred Arabian horses used in Equine Sciences’ teachings, outreach, research and internationally recognized breeding and training programs. Facilities at the center include 38 acres (153,780.7 m²) of pasture, three barns, foaling stalls, a breeding area, a veterinary clinic, a farrier shop, four arenas and a grandstand.