Upcoming Programs
Hands on Horses
This is a 1-day hands-on approach to gaining knowledge associated with equine management.
This course will be taught on March 24th in Starkville at the MAFES Horse Unit.
For more information, please contact Dr. Clay Cavinder at clay.cavinder@msstate.edu.
Management 101: Ranch Horse Series
This is a 6-week course (Tuesday evenings from 6-9 pm) that will be taught outside of Batesville starting March 27.
Horse Management 101 is a program aimed to provide horse interested persons with the management and training skills necessary to promote successful practices. Topics will be discussed in a lecture setting and complimented with hands-on riding and training techniques. Lecture topics will address numerous aspects of equine businesses, while training topics will cover the basics needed to promote effective communication between horse and rider.
Youth Horse Judging Camp
We will be having a 3-day youth camp for kids age 12-18 who are interested in developing the skills needed to be successful competitors in horse judging contests. This camp will address all aspects of judging (Western, English, Halter, and Reasons) and be done so in a fun and inviting atmosphere. No matter if the child is brand new to judging or a seasoned veteran, all will gain knowledge and experience. Live judging contest with awards will wrap up the 3-day event. Date for this camp is June 1-3! Itinerary and more information to come.
Publications
News
Horsemanship clinics, camps and competitions are uniting young horse enthusiasts with mature, experienced riders across the state as interest booms in the sometimes athletic and always fun equine activities.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Just summarizing the drastic increase in activities held at the Mississippi Horse Park over its 19-year history does not do justice to the uniqueness of this facility and the challenges it has faced.
The Mississippi Horse Park, which grew from 23 events in 1999 to 100 in 2017, is a Mississippi State University facility operated in partnership with the city of Starkville and Oktibbeha County. It generates all the funds needed to support its operations.
Bricklee Miller, horse park director, said the facility recently received its first grant from the Mississippi Development Authority to advance its activities.
ELLISVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State University representatives met with agricultural clients in Ellisville recently to discuss research and education needs for 2018. More than 115 individuals attended this year's event.
Agricultural clients met with Mississippi State University personnel to discuss research and education needs during the annual Producer Advisory Council Meeting for the southwest region February 20.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Eleven registered American Quarter Horses from the Mississippi State University equine unit in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences will be available for online purchase this weekend.
The auction begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 24 and concludes at 8 p.m. Nov. 26. Descriptions, images and registration papers for each horse may be viewed online at https://auction.msucares.com/.
Success Stories
In this "What's New in Extension," Extension agents implement better safety standards, train to deliver Mental Health First Aid, and receive national recognition. Also, new irrigation and specialists join the Extension family.
Mississippi 4-H youth horse instructor Tom McBeath takes great pride in having taught two generations of students, and he is now recognized as one of the best in the country at what he does.
