NC State Extension Equine Husbandry

03/15/2019

This is a great opportunity for horse owners! Register online: https://go.ncsu.edu/equineworkshop

Register online: https://go.ncsu.edu/equineworkshop

02/01/2019

Attention horse owners! The NC Equine Event Passport Program (through the NCDA&CS) will be discontinued as of Dec 31, 2019. It will be replaced by the Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) Program. This is essentially a 6 month health certificate that is recognized by 35 states and is an ideal program for those who have horses travelling/competing frequently. To find out more information, please check out the FAQ tabs on the website at

The EECVI Program will replace North Carolina’s current Equine Event Passport Program. All North Carolina passports will expire on or before December 31, 2019, therefore no passports will be issued after June 30, 2019.

11/15/2018

Please take a moment to consider completing this survey on public perception of horse welfare. Several researchers are hoping to gain insight as to how the horse industry and its practices are viewed by the general public, independent of their involvement with horses or other equids. The survey is open for anyone to complete over the age of 18, and is completely anonymous. The survey has been designated as exempt by UTK IRB.

Horse Industry Welfare Survey:

Online Survey Software

10/12/2018

Registrations are still being accepted for the NCSU Horse Judging Short Course that is scheduled for October 27-28!
https://equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu/equinehusbandry-horse-judging-short-course/

If you are interested in the Open Horse Show Judges Certification Clinic, the early registration deadline is October 31. After October 31, the registration fee increases by $25.
https://equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu/equinehusbandry-open-horse-show-judges-certification-clinic/

10/11/2018

Although Hurricane Florence is gone, the effects will continue to be felt throughout the fall and winter. Particularly in the area of hay, feed, and other supplies. Many livestock and horse owners had their hay stores destroyed, fields flooded, and may have trouble getting hay throughout the fall and winter. If you are interested in donating hay, feed, or supplies to someone in need, this is a donation form that can be filled out at the link below. This connects to a spreadsheet that is managed by livestock agents who will connect supplies to those in need.

If you wish to donate hay and supplies to animal owners/managers who were impacted by hurricane Florence, please complete the form below. When a need for resources is matched with your offer, you will be contacted. If you wish to donate money for the purchase of hay and/or transportation of animal f...

10/05/2018

Last day to register for cheapest price!

10/05/2018

Are you interested in becoming an open horse show judge? Are you a judging team coach or ag teacher? Are you an individual who just wants to learn more about what judges are looking for in the show arena? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Introductory Horse Judging Short Course will be held October 27-28 on the NC State campus in Raleigh. Get the chance to converse with leading industry judges and experts who have judges national and world level shows and learn about the areas of judging conformation, hunters, western events, saddleseat and gaited horses. Open to youth, but please note that this is a classroom type session with lots of instruction. Today is the last day to sign up for the early registration price!

https://equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu/equinehusbandry-horse-judging-short-course/

09/17/2018

Equine Health Center in Southern Pines is open as a shelter.

September 17, 2018 As a service to the North Carolina equine community, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has opened temporary shelter space at the Equine Health Center at Southern Pines for horses displaced by the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. Paddocks are available....

09/17/2018

Great tips that apply for horse pastures when cleaning up after flooding.

(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time we have a major storm in the US. This document has been useful in guiding producers and their advisors in past disasters and we hope that it is helpful for prod...

09/13/2018