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Judging Arabian horses at halter

Published on April 28, 2017
Learn what judges must consider when evaluating Arabian horses at halter.
Mustang medicine: How a rehabilitated horse helped save an Air Force veteran

Published on April 24, 2017
After struggling with PTSD, Air Force veteran Warren Van Overbeke found solace in a new equine companion.
Top five tips for handling horse show jitters

Published on April 12, 2017
A few deep breaths and these tips and you’ll be ready for the show pen in no time!
Vaccinating your horse for eastern equine encephalitis

Published on April 11, 2017
Learn more about the core vaccinations your horse is receiving, including eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
Pre- and post-purchase tips: Adding animals to the herd made easy

Published on March 31, 2017
Adding animals to existing herds poses a certain amount of risk. Make sure to check off the important information prior to purchasing.
Equestrians: We’re more similar than we are different

Published on March 30, 2017
If we spend more time focusing on our similarities rather than our differences, we might all learn a little something about different horse breeds and riding styles.
Five things to stop saying now to improve your upcoming horse show season

Published on March 29, 2017
Start your 2017 horse show season on a positive note by eliminating these five phrases from your vocabulary.
Cribbing in horses

Published on March 28, 2017
Understand the equine habit of cribbing.
Michigan 4-H alum Izzy showcases her passion for fashion on this season’s Project Runway: Junior

Published on February 14, 2017
A Michigan 4-H'er is living out her childhood dream at the young age of 16. She was a contestant on season two of the reality show "Project Runway: Junior," currently airing on Lifetime TV.
4-H Challenged Me helps kids make a new connection

Published on February 10, 2017
A new peer-to-peer Michigan State University Extension Michigan 4-H program is giving mild to severely disabled children from Lapeer, Macomb, Tuscola and Sanilac counties the chance to show livestock at the Eastern Michigan State Fair.