Texas Horse - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

08/20/2026

08/07/2026

Calling all 4-H youth, 13 years and older! Now is your chance to make a difference in the life of a horse.

08/02/2026

The 2026 TAMU Ranch Horse Program was a great time to visit with old friends and welcome new ones. Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to our speakers.
Dr. Jennifer Zoller
Dr. Terry Hensley
Paige Linne
Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson
King Ranch Quarter Horses - Lee Roy Montalvo & Jaime Ortega

TAM Beef Cattle Short Course

07/31/2026

Mosquito Season Means Encephalitis Season

As we move into the hottest part of the Texas summer, it's important for horse owners to remember that mosquito-borne diseases are at their highest risk from July through October.

Viruses such as:
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
• Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE)
• Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE)
• West Nile Virus (WNV)

are spread by infected mosquitoes and can cause serious neurological disease and inflammation of the brain in horses.

✅ One of the most effective ways to protect your horse is to keep vaccinations up to date.
✅ Reduce mosquito breeding areas by eliminating standing water when possible.
✅ Monitor horses closely and contact your veterinarian if you notice signs of neurological illness.

Learn more about equine encephalitis viruses and how to protect your horses through the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC):

👉 https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

A little prevention now can go a long way toward protecting your horse this summer and fall.

07/30/2026

💚 More Than a Horse Project—It's a Second Chance 💚

The Texas 4-H Homes for Horses Program is built around a simple idea: when youth and horses work together, both can grow.

Participants spend the year learning about horse behavior, nutrition, management, training, and record keeping while helping a horse become more adoptable and successful in its next chapter.

Nationally, equine welfare organizations report operating at nearly 95% capacity, with some regions exceeding capacity altogether. Programs that help horses transition into adoptive homes are more important than ever.

If you're a Texas 4-H member looking for a meaningful challenge, this opportunity might be for you.

📅 Applications close August 15
👉 https://www.tx4-hhomesforhorses.com/

07/30/2026

Proud to be a part of these youth opportunities introducing kids to horses! https://sites.google.com/tamu.edu/tamu-horse-beginnings/home

07/28/2026

Headed to the Ranch Horse Program at the TAM Beef Cattle Short Course? Bring a hay sample for a free analysis using new technology from Nutrena!

07/27/2026

We have a great program coming up on August 25th starting at 6:30 p.m. The program will give great information for new horse owners but will also be very informative for anyone that has been around horses for years!