Texas A&M Institute for Equine Sciences

02/26/2026

Thank you to the Texas A&M Foundation for recognizing the profound impact of TAMUS Courtney Cares & telling the story of this life-changing program. ✨🐴🇺🇸

12/08/2025

‼️Attention Horse Owners‼️
Be sure to review the new fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service regarding Equine Herpesvirus, EVH-1.

Important update for Texas horse owners!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service released a new fact sheet on Equine Herpesvirus, EHV-1. This factsheet covers how the virus spreads, common symptoms, biosecurity practices and how to report cases to the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Read more for symptoms to watch for and how to reduce risk 🔗 https://bit.ly/48p3x4q

11/19/2025

‼️Attention Horse Owners‼️
Find information below from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences about the recent and ongoing EHV-1 (equine herpesvirus 1) outbreak in Texas.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is aware of the recent and ongoing EHV-1 (equine herpesvirus 1) outbreak in Texas characterized by rapid onset of neurologic disease in horses. At this time, we are following Texas Animal Health Commission guidance that most importantly includes the cessation of all travel with horses to avoid the risk of exposure until this outbreak is over. Concerned owners should monitor their horses twice daily for a fever of greater than 101.5F and consult their veterinarian early if they suspect their horse is sick.

The VMTH is open, and we are taking extra precautions with all current and incoming patients. All patients will be screened prior to and again upon arrival to develop the best care and treatment plan for each patient. For any horse with a history of exposure or currently exhibiting neurologic disease, prior authorization is required prior to the horse being transported to the Large Animal Teaching Hospital by calling 979-845-3541.

For EHV-1 consultations, our internal medicine specialists are available to speak with our veterinary partners to support the community in whatever way we can as we all manage this devastating outbreak together.

More information can be found through the Texas Animal Health Commission at tx.ag/TAHCfactsheet and Equine Disease Communication Center https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus.

10/23/2025

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Texas A&M equestrian mourns the passing of Brittany Hildebrand ‘14. Sending our deepest sympathies to all friends and family.

10/17/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Texas A&M University Horse Judging Team on sweeping the 2025 Quarter Horse Congress!

Check out their full results below! ⬇️

09/26/2025

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Lew Sterrett for a powerful message brought to life through horses, faith, and storytelling.

📅 Friday, October 10
⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Program Begins: 6:30 PM
📍 Freeman Arena, 7802 Turkey Creek Rd, College Station, TX 77845

Don’t miss this unique experience that blends inspiration, leadership, horsemanship, and timeless truth—Share this post and invite your family, friends, and neighbors!

09/25/2025

The Texas A&M Fall Production Sale is almost here!

September 27-28 | Platinum Horse Sales

🔥 Don’t miss Lots 101–110 from the TAMU Equine Breeding Program—featuring top performance horse bloodlines in cutting, reining, cow horse, and ranch horses.

Through the Texas A&M Animal Science Mare & Foal Management course and reproduction internships, students gain hands-on experience in stallion, mare, and foal management utilizing Texas A&M’s own stallions and broodmares.

08/27/2025

👏 Big congratulations to Dr. Rafaela Klein, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Associate, for earning 3rd place out of 187 posters at the International Veterinary Immunology Society (IVIS) meeting in Vienna, Austria!

She presented part of the ongoing research on complement in foals, supported in part by the Institute for Equine Sciences. We’re so proud to see this hard work recognized on the international stage! 🌍🐴

08/14/2025

It was a packed house at the historic Odeon Theatre in Mason, TX on Sunday night as the community gathered for a special showing of the award-winning documentary Where the Horses Heal the Soul! 🎬🐴

We loved hearing from Jessica Hoerster and Emilie Davidson as they shared their vision for Horses for the Soul Therapeutic Riding, a new equine-assisted services center coming soon to Mason. It's exciting to see new centers opening and creating more opportunities for individuals to experience the life-changing healing that takes place on a horse. ✨

A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Nancy Krenek, and her husband Frank, for making it possible for Texas A&M University to continue to collaborate with the Ride On Center for Kids in this effort for better understanding the science behind the unique attributes of horses in physical and psycho therapy.

07/22/2025

07/16/2025

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2025 Ranch Horse Program! This year’s lineup features expert speakers, arena demonstrations, and in-depth education designed to equip attendees with new tools and skillsets to elevate the care, handling, and performance of ranch horses on their operations.

📆 Sunday, August 3rd
⏰ 8AM-3PM
📍 Hildebrand Equine Complex
🎟️ Registration for this program is included with the full Beef Cattle Short Course registration or you can register for the Ranch Horse Program ONLY for $60 at: https://tx.ag/RanchHorseReg

Read more about the program at:
https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/07/16/ranch-horse-program-on-aug-3-to-launch-beef-cattle-short-course/

07/14/2025