North Dakota State University Extension will host its 2026 Horse Management Webinar Series, offering horse owners, stable managers and equine enthusiasts the opportunity to learn practical management strategies from veterinary and equine health professionals. The free online webinars will be held at noon CT on March 11 and March 18.

“Our goal with this webinar series is to give horse owners practical, research-based information they can use right away,” says Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist. “Whether it’s recognizing early signs of an eye issue or understanding what to expect with neurologic concerns, these sessions are designed to help owners feel more confident in caring for their horses.”

During each session, presenters will share research-based information to help participants improve everyday care and decision-making for their horses.

Topics will include equine ocular (eye) health and equine neurologic conditions.

On March 11, Dr. Lynn Martin with the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center will break down the most common equine eye issues — such as corneal ulcers, squamous cell carcinoma and equine recurrent uveitis — into actionable knowledge for everyday horse owners. Attendees will learn how to recognize early warning signs and provide safe first aid while awaiting veterinary care.

The March 18 session will be led by Dr. Sally DeNotta with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Neurologic conditions can affect both performance and pleasure horses. This webinar will review common neurologic issues that might affect horses and discuss veterinary diagnostic options if a horse owner suspects neurologic involvement.

Registration is required to attend. Visit ndsu.ag/horsewebinar26 to register for the Zoom webinars.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Feb. 17, 2026

Source: Mary Keena, 701-652-2951, mary.keena@ndsu.edu

Editor: Dominic Erickson, 701-231-5546, dominic.erickson@ndsu.edu