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Brian & Anne Lang

Owners

Meet Brian and Anne Lang, the Triple Eight Equine Center owners. Brian's remarkable journey involves owning and overseeing agriculture equipment dealerships spanning three states. His dealership achieved consistent recognition, ranking among North America's top 10 AGCO dealers for over 30 years. 

 

While Brian's son has taken on more of the dealership's day-to-day responsibilities, Brian has decided to embark on a unique venture. Brian found a profound connection with horses, reveling in their majestic and therapeutic nature. This led him to establish the Triple Eight Equine Center, driven by the desire to share the joy of horses with people and actively contribute to the conditioning and rehabilitation of these remarkable animals.

 

For Brian, the rodeo represents one of the last true American family events, and the horse community feels like a second family. The name "Triple Eight Equine Center" holds special meaning, with 888 symbolizing a guardian angel, a guiding force. Inspired by a life-altering accident, Brian Lang felt a divine presence that fueled gratitude, leading to "Triple Eight" as a symbol of protection. Horses, recognized for their therapeutic impact, embody the center's mission to support horses and humans on their journey to strength and healing.

 

Anne Lang, having a long career in the banking industry, has added a unique touch to the equine center by opening Phoenix Western Shoppe on the campus. This tack store offers a diverse range of horse tack for all disciplines, along with western clothing and accessories—an invaluable addition considering the absence of tack stores in the area.

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Kris Harris, DVM

Diplomate ABVP (Equine)

Dr. Kris Harris grew up in Russell, KS riding, showing and training horses with her father. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. Following her passion for horses, Dr. Harris continued her education beyond vet school becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in equine. In addition, she is graduate of Options for Animals College for Animal Chiropractic and is certified through the International Chiropractic Veterinary Association. Dr. Harris is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, and American Association of Equine Practitioners. In 2019, she received the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year Award.

 

Dr. Harris’ first position after graduation was as an associate veterinarian in a busy mixed animal practice in York, NE. After her first son was born, her family moved to Ness City, KS where she assisted in building a new mixed animal facility. Eventually she purchased that practice and started Western Edge Veterinary Center which served clientele from all of southwest Kansas. In 2018, Dr. Harris moved to Hays, KS and established her current exclusive equine practice, Western Prairie Equine Service. 

 

In her spare time, Kris enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband Jay have two grown sons, Kyle and Kade. Jay and Kris have two horses, Cash and Cinch, and a dog named Josie. Together they own a ranch in Ness County, ride horses, enjoy watching and playing sports, and are active in their local church.

 

'There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.'  - Winston Churchill

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