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Equine History at MSU: Part 2 – Percheron draft horses

Published on September 17, 2026
This second article in this series focuses on draft horse history at MSU.
Gordon honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Melissa Gordon of Monroe County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Short honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Michelle Short of Macomb County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Eastern equine encephalitis

Published on August 31, 2026
Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm

Published on August 24, 2026
Animals that travel to county fairs and other exhibitions that will return home pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals who stay home.
2026 Fall Horse Management Series

Published on August 10, 2026
A variety of day-to-day horse management topics will be covered throughout the Fall Horse Management Series, including horse nutrition, toxic plants, pasture and manure management, emergency preparedness and barn biosecurity.
Fair season and sportsmanship

Published on July 30, 2026
With fair season underway, practicing respect for animals, competitors, rules and others helps ensure positive, character-building experiences for everyone involved in 4-H.
What is happening in the show ring at a county fair?

Published on July 8, 2026
From showmanship to championship drives, here’s what’s happening when youth step into the ring with their 4-H animal projects.
4-H livestock showmanship guides now available

Published on May 14, 2026
Detailed guides about beef, sheep, swine and goat showmanship are now available through Michigan 4-H.
Equine history at MSU: How it all started

Published on April 1, 2026
This series will explore the history of horses at Michigan State University.