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February 16th, 2012 by Ruth Peterson
 Conrad, Iowa (February 2nd, 2012)— Ritchie Industries, manufacturers of durable, dependable automatic waterers, has announced it will become a sponsor of the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA).
The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America was formed in 1907 and is the governing body of organized fox, coyote, other acceptable legal quarry and drag hunting in the United States and Canada. “We’re excited to have Ritchie on board as our first MFHA sponsor. We’re thrilled with their support,” says Lt. Col. Dennis Foster, executive director for MFHA.
Ritchie Industries manufactures 11 families of products representing 37 products and respective accessories. Their horse waterers are designed with simplicity and a horse’s safety in mind. Four product families are ideal for equine as well as livestock use. They include the new EcoFount, the OmniFount, the Thrifty King and the WaterMatic families. The Stall Fount series of waterers are wall-mounted 304 stainless steel waterers.
Since 1921, Ritchie has manufactured waterers for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations and the livestock industry with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. For the name of the Ritchie distributor in your area, please call 800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchiefount.com.
June 22nd, 2011 by Ruth Peterson
Walkabout Tour Feature Sponsor Ritchie Industries Matches Fundraiser Dollar for Dollar to Benefit Hope Rides
Stephenville, Texas – Hope Rides raised $8,500 to benefit their equine assisted therapy program thanks to the generosity of Clinton Anderson and Ritchie Industries at the St. Paul, Minnesota Walkabout Tour stop.
Each Walkabout Tour hosts a Ritchie Ball Charity Toss – an event presented by tour feature sponsor Ritchie Industries to help raise funds for a nonprofit organization. On the weekend of June 4-5, spectators purchased tennis balls from Hope Rides for $5, and on Sunday afternoon, tossed them into the arena for a chance to win Downunder Horsemanship product. First place received Clinton’s entire instructional DVD collection valued at over $3,800 while second place won a mecate set that retails for $252, and third place was given the uniquely designed Downunder Horsemanship halter and lead rope marketed at $90.
At the beginning of the weekend, Leon Yantis, Ritchie Industries CEO, announced he’d match the funds Hope Rides raised dollar for dollar and would throw in an extra $500 if the organization could sell all 800 tennis balls. Hope Rides rose to the challenge and by the end of the weekend earned $8,500 for their organization.
Hope Rides provides a safe environment for children and their families to find personal growth by connecting to horses. The nonprofit organization was founded in 2006, and its passion for helping others was evident throughout the weekend to Ritchie Industries and Clinton, which is why Leon decided to help the organization raise as much money as possible for its cause.
“Leon’s generosity this weekend is a prime example of why Downunder Horsemanship is proud of its partnership with Ritchie Industries; we’re both committed to bettering the horse and human relationship. Tours are an inspiring weekend full of education and entertainment and the Ritchie Ball Charity Toss brings the entire audience together to raise funds for a great cause,” Clinton explained.
The next Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour will be held July 16-17 at the ShoWare Center in Seattle, Washington.
For more information about Clinton Anderson and Downunder Horsemanship, visit www.downunderhorsemanship.com. To learn more about Four Seasons Therapeutic Riding Academy, visit http://www.fstra.com/index.php.
May 2nd, 2011 by Ruth Peterson
 Very rarely do we ever offer a rebate on our automatic waterers. For the month of May 2011 however, three of our waterer families are eligible for a $30 rebate. Purchase an EcoFount, OmniFount or Thrifty King unit by the end of May, complete the rebate form located here.
For additional savings some of the units included in our rebate special qualify under rebate programs of select energy providers. Please visit our Ways to Save page to see if your company is listed.
Again this is a rare opportunity to receive a discount. Take advantage of this offer while you can. As always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.
March 18th, 2011 by Ruth Peterson
Ritchie Industries to Auction Clinton Anderson Autographed Shirts
Proceeds Benefit NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association)
Conrad, Iowa (March 18, 2011)—Clinton Anderson of Downunder Horsemanship, is literally giving the shirt off his back for charity. And in this case, he’s giving two shirts. Ritchie Industries of Conrad, Iowa, has teamed with Clinton for this exciting opportunity. Starting the week of March 21, two shirts autographed by Clinton, will be auctioned at Ritchie’s eBay store. All proceeds will benefit North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
Two shirts will be available for bidding during the weeklong auction. All bidding will end Monday, March 28. Clinton wore the blue chambray and pink cotton shirts during his current Walkabout Tour. The long-sleeved, button-down shirts are made by Cinch and carry the embroidered Walkabout Tour logo as well as Clinton’s autograph.
The high bidders of each shirt will also receive DVDs of the first five episodes of Downunder Horsemanship’s nationally syndicated television show as seen on Fox Sports Network.
NARHA was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. It promotes safe and effective therapeutic horsemanship. The organization now touches lives across the world. Their 800 member centers include more than 6,300 individual members who help and support more than 42,000 men, women and children with special needs. They provide assistance through a variety of equine-assisted activities and therapy programs.
Those interested in bidding may visit Ritchie’s website (http://www.ritchiefount.com/fundraiser.html) or look for Ritchie Industries on Facebook.
Clinton’s Walkabout Tour takes place throughout the year across the United States. Ritchie Industries is the Tour Feature Sponsor. Seven remaining stops await fans in seven states from coast to coast. Attendees learn how the man behind the Method uses his techniques every single day to develop respectful and fun horses. In addition, Clinton can now be seen on Fox Sports Network and RFD-TV.
Since 1921, Ritchie has manufactured durable, dependable automatic fountains for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. For the name of the Ritchie distributor in your area, please call 800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchiefount.com.
February 17th, 2011 by Ruth Peterson
We always enjoy hearing feedback from our customers. Our distributor Ferguson Enterprises included a great testimonial in their latest advertisement seen below.
January 6th, 2011 by Ruth Peterson
Conrad, Iowa (December 29, 2010)— Ritchie Industries, manufacturers of durable, dependable automatic waterers, has announced it will become a sponsor of the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC).
The USTRC has been a leader in producing championship roping events for amateur ropers since 1989. They have delivered more than $25 million in cash and prizes to its members. Their unique TRIAD classification system maintains the handicaps of almost 127,000 team ropers across North America. The USTRC continues to make history and revolutionize the sport of team roping through fairness and a “roper first” philosophy.
“We decided to become a sponsor as the USTRC came highly recommended to us and the more we learned about it, the more impressed we were with the organization,” commented Leon Yantis, President, Ritchie Industries, Inc.
Ritchie Industries manufactures 11 families of products representing 37 products and respective accessories. Their horse waterers are designed with simplicity and a horse’s safety in mind. Four product families are ideal for equine as well as livestock use. They include the new EcoFount, the OmniFount, the Thrifty King and the WaterMatic families. The Stall Fount series of waterers are wall-mounted 304 stainless steel waterers.
Since 1921, Ritchie has manufactured waterers for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations and the livestock industry with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. For the name of the Ritchie distributor in your area, please call 800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchiefount.com.
December 13th, 2010 by Ruth Peterson
The USTRC has added another partner to its stellar line of corporate partners with Ritchie Waterers, based in Conrad, Iowa.
Oskaloosa, Iowa native Thomas Ritchie patented his first water device in 1921 by connecting underground running water to automatic float-controlled watering equipment. Heated with a kerosene lamp, the water remained free flowing in cold weather. Farmers liked the laborsaving qualities of Thomas Ritchie’s patented waterer, and a new business was born.
“The quality of the Ritchie Waterer is second to none and is a product our members will find extremely valuable for the proper care of their horse,” said USTRC President Kirk Bray. “Being able to provide clean water, especially as winter approaches, is key to maintaining good animal health.”
Today, 90 years later, Ritchie Industries offers a complete line of animal watering products all over the world, and can point with pride to an unmatched reputation for quality and integrity. They receive orders from farmers who say they’re still using an original Ritchie fountain they bought 30, 40, and even 50 years ago. That history of quality is what guides Ritchie in the manufacturing process today.
“We decided to become a sponsor as the USTRC came highly recommended to us and the more we learned about it the more impressed we were with the organization,” said Ritchie Industries, Inc. President, Leon Yantis.
“We are looking forward to being a part of the USTRC. To participate in events and meet new people.”
Ritchie manufactures durable, dependable automatic fountains for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations in the livestock industry with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. For the name of the Ritchie distributor in your area, please call 800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchieequine.com.
October 15th, 2010 by Ruth Peterson
Stephenville, Texas (Oct. 14, 2010) – Clinton Anderson’s Walkabout Tour is well-known for keeping crowds on the edge of their seats, and the Denver, Colorado tour was no exception. On Sunday afternoon, feature sponsor, Ritchie Industries, surprised the crowd with its generosity when it helped raise $15,000 for the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, a local nonprofit organization that serves between 165 to 210 children and adults with a wide range of physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
CTRC was selected to run the Ritchie Ball Toss – a charity event presented by Ritchie Industries at each Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour to help raise funds for a nonprofit organization. On the weekend of October 9 and 10, spectators purchased tennis balls from CTRC for $5, and on Sunday afternoon, tossed them into the arena for a chance to win Clinton’s instructional DVDs.
Ritchie Industries’ CEO, Leon Yantis, was on hand for the tour and immediately challenged CTRC to sell a thousand balls, and promised to match the balls dollar for dollar – a total of $10,000. He then upped the ante and added a $3,000 bonus if they could sell all thousand of the balls.
CTRC and the crowd wasted no time in taking Leon up on his challenge. “We had an arena full of folks cheering us on and doing everything they could to make sure we reached our goal,” CTRC’s executive director, Carol Heiden, said.
By Sunday afternoon, a total of $13,000 had been raised for the organization. Clinton donated a $1,000 to push funds pass unlucky number 13, and then Ritchie Industries followed suit, adding another $1,000 to make it an even $15,000.
“I put a lot of faith in Downunder Horsemanship’s ability to choose good charities, and CTRC is an incredible organization. While I’ve been to a couple of other tours this year and done similar things, I wanted to do something special at Denver because I used to live there and believe in the charity,” Leon explained. “We had a great time doing it, and were thrilled to be able to help good people.”
“The generosity of Leon Yantis, the warmth and support of the Clinton Anderson crew, both staff and club members, the fun and excitement of the actual ball toss – it was all so remarkable,” Carol said. “This $15,000 will make an enormous difference at CTRC. It will go a long way toward ensuring that our courageous, special needs riders keep ‘walking on.’”
About the Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour
The Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries will next be in Murfreesboro, Tennessee November 6-7, 2010. For complete schedule or additional information about Downunder Horsemanship please visit www.downunderhorsemanship.com or call (888)287-7432.
June 2nd, 2010 by Ruth Peterson
Conrad, Iowa (May 26, 2010)— Freedomfarm™ is nestled in the Minnesota country approximately 40 miles west of the hustle and bustle of Minneapolis. While many are fighting rush hour traffic and hustling around the city, the focus and activities at Freedom Farms presents a completely different purpose.
Freedomfarm provides therapeutic riding incorporating sensory, cognitive and social stimulation to build skills and confidence on their 18.5-acre facility. They work with children and adults, particularly war veterans, to improve mobility and build confidence using the unique attributes of horses.
Located in Waverly, Minnesota, it is the location for an upcoming episode of “The Horse Show” hosted by Rick Lamb on RFD-TV. The episode highlights Lamb taking on a role similar to that of Mike Rowe of the series, “Dirty Jobs”. In doing so, he is hands-on installing two automatic waterers provided by Ritchie Industries of Conrad, Iowa. Also on location for filming were Chad Carlson of Carlson Wholesale and Chad Harwood of Harwood Trenching (Carlson’s installing dealer).
The installed waterers were Omni 3s from the OmniFount line. They have a 10-gallon capacity and were installed with heating units to aid in the harsh winter conditions of Minnesota.
According to Susie Bjorklund, Founder and Executive Director of Freedomfarm, “I am incredibly grateful for all the work and the opportunity to be a part of this episode. The waterers will help free up time I can now dedicate to those who need our help.”
“The Horse Show” Freedomfarms and Ritchie episode is scheduled to air the week of June 7 on RFD-TV.
Since 1921, Ritchie has manufactured durable, dependable automatic fountains for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations and the livestock industry with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. For the name of the Ritchie distributor in your area, please call 800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchiefount.com.
February 17th, 2010 by Ruth Peterson
 Conrad, Iowa (February 17, 2010)— Ritchie Industries is pleased to announce the launch of the Omni 10 waterer, which joins the popular line-up of OmniFounts. Customers have long requested a new, large capacity waterer since the popular Cattle Fountain 10 was phased out in 2005.
The newest unit features an all-around drinking area. Like other members of the OmniFount family, it has a 304 stainless steel trough with heat elements attached to the underside for excellent frost-free service under the most severe winter conditions. The body of the Omni 10 is made from Ritchie’s heavy-duty polyethylene construction. The fountain is insulated with highly energy efficient polyurethane foam, providing at least an R-value of 14.
Its large trough, which holds 28 gallons of water, has an animal capacity of 275 head of cattle and 135 head of dairy. Ritchie Industries’ new Omni 10 carries a 10-year limited warranty and is available in March through distributors and dealers nationwide. (more…)
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Conrad, Iowa (February 2nd, 2012)— Ritchie Industries, manufacturers of durable, dependable automatic waterers, has announced it will become a sponsor of the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA).
