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2025 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show sees stellar participation across four days of competition

Published on September 12, 2025
Almost 400 youth from around Michigan displayed their skills during the four day event.
Biosecurity considerations to protect your equine investment

Published on September 12, 2025
Simple biosecurity measures can help to reduce chances of infectious disease introduction to your horse or horse farm.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Michigan horse health alert

Published on September 3, 2025
MDARD confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2025 in a Benzie County horse.
Fundraising effort underway to bring draft horses back to MSU

Published on August 25, 2025
The MSU Driving Club is raising funds to bring a team of draft horses back to campus for teaching and 4-H programming.
Hay for horses, pancakes for people, fun learning for all at the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on August 22, 2025
Nearly 1,200 people attended Michigan State University Extension’s 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event hosted at the Michigan State University Horse Teaching and Research Center.
Labadie and Thompson honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteers

Published on July 9, 2025
Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson of Barry County are among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025.
Bergman gift helps special-needs equestrians in Livingston County

Published on June 10, 2025
PEP is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on May 2, 2025
Join us Saturday, August 2 in Lansing for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.
Arabians, Percherons and minis, oh my! The 2025 Michigan 4-H State Horse Judging Contest continues to see growth

Published on May 1, 2025
The Michigan 4-H State Horse Judging Contest drew more than 200 participants once again in 2025.
Animal health updates for the 2025 fair and exhibition season

Published on April 18, 2025
Join MSU Extension, MDARD and MAFE for an informational webinar aimed at helping fairs and exhibitions prepare for their 2025 livestock events.