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Family Fun Day at the Michigan State University horse farm
Published on September 9, 2014
The Michigan State University horse farm is hosting Horsin’ Around at MSU - join us for a day of educational fun! -
Giving your horse the best chance during disasters
Published on September 9, 2014
Register now for a September 16 webinar to learn how to protect your horse during a disaster. -
Learn more about your favorite Disney horses!
Published on September 9, 2014
Have you ever wondered about the beautiful animated horses you see in Disney movies? Read on to discover more about these famous characters! -
4-H Volunteer Profile: Nick Suravaram
Published on September 8, 2014
In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H. -
Reflecting on your fair experience
Published on August 29, 2014
Showing animals at the fair is one of the most memorable summer youth experiences. Taking time to look back and evaluate the experience allows for optimum learning and self-improvement. -
How to keep your pet friendly
Published on August 28, 2014
Correctly training your pets can be tricky but will pay off in the end. Keep your dog friendly and your visitors safe by following these simple steps. -
Using combination bits with horses
Published on August 28, 2014
Continuing on our series on horse bits, here we’ll learn about combination bits! -
What does the judge really mean?
Published on August 28, 2014
If you have sat around the ring at a county fair or been moving an animal around the show ring, you have heard the comments of the judge. Knowing what those comments mean will help you learn more about the animal project. -
Animal judging – What’s it all about?
Published on August 27, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Storing manure on small farms – deciding on a storage option
Published on August 25, 2014
The capability to store manure reduces, or eliminates, the need to spread manure on a daily basis. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized at a later time.