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Academia, Extension and industry partner for Equine Connection event!

Published on March 18, 2026
The Equine Connection Weekend was created in partnership with the MSU Department of Animal Science, the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and the Michigan 4-H Youth Horse Program.
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?

Published on March 12, 2026
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 22, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
Hippology popularity is on the rise with national contest participation and county-wide contests!

Published on December 10, 2025
Testing your equine knowledge is becoming fun again! A Michigan 4-H team participated nationally and other counties are hosting contests, too.
Ready at cone A: Being a prepared exhibitor for the next show season

Published on December 10, 2025
Being prepared is not just a skill that is used while exhibiting your horse. Preparedness is a great skill to use in your everyday life!
How to give a better set of oral reasons: Preparation for the next season of horse judging

Published on December 8, 2025
Setting yourself up for success is important! Practice these tips to continue your growth.
Michigan 4-H youth have great success at national horse judging contests this fall

Published on November 25, 2025
Michigan 4-H youth competed at the Eastern National 4-H Round-up and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
Checklist to prepare 4-H animal project facilities for winter weather

Published on November 25, 2025
Ten items to check for and do before winter weather arrives when you have or are getting 4-H animal projects.
Michigan 4-H youth shine at World Show Competition!

Published on November 24, 2025
Two Michigan 4-H members exhibit skills learned in their 4-H horse and pony project career at the 2025 World Clydesdale Show!
Eastern equine encephalitis

Published on September 22, 2025
Vaccinate your horse to protect it from getting sick from eastern equine encephalitis.