Two NDSU riders will advance to national competition in May.

Participants can earn PATH International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning certification and take a horsemanship skills test.

Topics include an overview of genetic diseases in quarter horses, weed and manure management in pastures, prevention and detection of diseases, and emergency first aid.

Bison Strides is recognized with the Equine of the Year, Equine Caretaker of the Year and Credentialed Professional of the Year awards from PATH International Region 6.

Individuals and families can meet staff and horses and learn more about the types of programs offered.

The six-week program starts July 24.

Senior Michaela Long and junior Kaylee Barrieau will represent NDSU at the national Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition in Lexington, Kentucky, May 4-7.

The series will cover best management practices for grazing, fencing, travel and footing.

The North Dakota State University Western Equestrian Team will compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Semi-Finals in Weirsdale, Florida.

PATH Intl. works to advance professional equine-assisted services.

Individuals and families can meet staff and horses and learn more about the types of programs offered.

Programs include adapted horseback riding, equine assisted learning, and military and veteran’s horsemanship.

Topics include mortality management, geriatric horse and foal care, hay management and bedding management.

Attendees qualify to provide social-emotional educational programming incorporating equine.

The training is designed for equine professionals as well as for those who want to learn more about working with mental health and education professionals who partner with horses to provide services.

Blister beetles are posing a threat to livestock.

Horses that eat alfalfa hay contaminated with blister beetles have a high risk for serious illness and death.

Webinar topics include transitioning your horse from winter to spring and summer feeding, grazing strategies, and manure and nutrient management.

Grain, supplements, feeding hay and winter facilities are among the topics that will be covered.

Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.

Come meet the animals that call NDSU home and the people who teach and do Animal Sciences research.

The virus is highly contagious and can cause respiratory or neurologic infections, abortions in mares and even death.

Teams and individuals competed in horse judging, hippology, demonstration, public speaking and quiz bowl events.

Bison Strides achieves premier accredited center status.

Poor water quality can impact livestock health.

The youth competed in hippology, horse judging, demonstration, public speaking and a quiz bowl.

These tools can help producers determine carrying capacity and stocking rates.

NDSU riders advance to competitions in New York, Indiana and Kentucky.

The 4-H’ers competed in livestock and crop judging and hippology.

She has experience with animal and equine science, and 4-H.