​​NEWS RELEASE

 

April 23, 2021

 

For immediate release

 

Contact: Kathy Anderson

C204 Animal Science Complex,

Lincoln, NE 68583-0908. 

Phone: 402-472-6414

e-mail: kanderson1@unl.edu

 

Contact: Sheila Purdum

C206j Animal Science Complex,

Lincoln, NE 68583-0908. 

Phone: 402-472-6451

e-mail: spurdum2@unl.edu

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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE HOSTS WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC

 

LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Nebraska—Lincoln Department of Animal Science Extension will host its Western Dressage Clinic: What’s it all About in August.

 

The clinic will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at the R.B. Warren Arena, Animal Science Complex, 3940 Fair St.

 

Western Dressage Clinic is for those looking for a challenge or just something new for their horse and themself.

 

Featured will be United States Dressage Federation Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist Frances Carbonnel of Castle Rock, Colo. She will give demonstrations and lectures for all levels.

 

Carbonnel is a two-time International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association Horsewoman of the Year. She holds several Open World Championship awards at the Western Dressage Association of America World Show at levels two, three and four, and musical freestyle. Also, Carbonnel is a founding member of the WDAA and has trained several national championship Andalusians.

 

Kathy Anderson, UNL equine specialist, said the fairly new and growing discipline of Western dressage will be a fun-filled and terrific experience for anyone.

 

“This will be a great opportunity to become familiar with all the levels of the event from one of the very best! Frances is a terrific instructor and she loves to share her expertise and help entice people to give Western dressage a try,” Anderson, said.

 

Aug. 13 will have lectures that talk about what is Western dressage, its rules, equipment, tack and more. Aug. 14 will have demonstrations for riders of various levels and training of their horse and themselves.

 

Auditors can pre-register by Aug. 6 for $40 per adult and $25 per youth. After Aug. 6, cost per adult is $50 and $35 per youth.

 

You can register online or by mail. To register online, please visit https://go.unl.edu/westerndressageclinic. To register by mail, please download the Western Dressage Clinic flyer at https://animalscience.unl.edu/western-dressage-clinic and fill out the bottom portion.

 

Mail your registration form and check to: Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, C204 Animal Science Complex, 3940 Fair St., Lincoln, NE 68583-0908. You must pay in full to reserve a spot.

 

Clinic riders are coordinated by Sheila Purdum, UNL poultry specialist. Please contact Purdum at spurdum2@unl.edu. Riding spots are limited!

 

For more information, please contact: Anderson at kanderson1@unl.edu, Purdum at spurdum2@unl.edu, or visit https://animalscience.unl.edu/western-dressage-clinic.

 

We look forward to seeing you at Western Dressage Clinic in August!

 

The event is sponsored by The Dressage Foundation: Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund, UNL Department of Animal Science Extension and Omaha Equestrian Foundation.           

 

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

January 14, 2019

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Kathy Anderson

Extension Horse Specialist

ANSC C204

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 68583-0908

Phone: 402-472-6414

Fax: 402-472-6362

Email: kanderson1@unl.edu

Website: ExtensionHorses.org

 

 

NEW HIPPOLOGY ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, LEADERS, EXTENSION PERSONNEL

 

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 14, 2019 – Equine professors working with ExtensionHorses.org are offering a new Hippology Academy, Feb. 11 to March 24, 2019. This short, online course is designed for youth, adults, leaders, and extension personnel to gain knowledge and practice on horse hippology content.

 

Content includes practice tests, slides, and digital stations in six areas in addition to twice weekly lectures. Participants will have the option to interact with the equine professors from across the United States during the lectures, if they register for the silver level. The silver level costs $100 per person and provides the opportunity to ask questions, talk to the professor of the week, via asynchronous chat, and includes all materials from the bronze level.

 

The bronze level includes core features like access to 12 lectures from university professors on anatomy, health, diseases, parasitology, toxic plants, nutrition and more, and costs $50 per person. New lessons will be available starting each Monday for each of the six weeks.

 

“Youth and leaders are always asking and looking for more ways to get ready for hippology and other contest,” Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension horse specialist, said.

 

We are super excited to offer this course as it will be jam-packed with all kinds of things to help prepare and be competitive plus simply know so much about horses.”

 

Registration opens January 15 at www.extensionhorses.org and closes when enrollment capacity reaches 100 participants or February 10, whichever comes first.

 

For more information, please contact: Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension horse specialist, at kanderson1@unl.edu; Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona Extension horse specialist, at betsygreene@email.arizona.edu; or Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University Extension horse specialist, at bradyc@purdue.edu.

 

We look forward to interacting with you at Hippology Academy!

 

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

May 3, 2018

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Kathy Anderson 

Phone: 402-472-6414

Email: kanderson1@unl.edu

 

Program: Feeding for Optimal Production and Performance in Beef Cattle and Working Horses

 

Lincoln, Neb. – May 3, 2018 – The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension will host Feeding for Optimal Production and Performance in Beef Cattle and Working Horse workshop, 6-9 p.m., May 29-31, 2018. The workshop series will be held in three locations, May 29, at the Red Willow Fairgrounds, McCook, Neb.; May 30, at the Snyder Building, North Platte, Neb.; and ends May 31, at The Peppermill Restaurant, Valentine, Neb.

 

4-H and FFA members, beef producers, and horse owners of all types should check out this new workshop series.

 

Speakers will be Karla Jenkins, Cow/Calf Specialist for the University of Nebraska at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff and Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist., Lincoln, Neb.

 

“So many horses have a variety of jobs, from daily ranch or feedlot work and then heading off to a jackpot, rodeo or show. It is essential that horse owners focus on a consistent feeding plan to get the most from these working horses while avoiding problems such as colic,” Anderson said.

 

In addition to some great basic information, this will help youth who are working to complete Levels 2 and 3 of the 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels program.”

 

“From the cattle standpoint, we know that overfeeding cattle is expensive and open cows are too. So discovering a balance with your feeding program for cows in production enhances profitability,” Jenkins said.

 

“Also for 4-H youth, finished condition is the 2nd top priority for the market beef class in 4-H. You’ll get some important tips to safely get your beef projects show ready.”

 

Topics include:

• Evaluating Feed Costs in the Cowherd – Providing the Right Feed at the Right Stage of Production is Critical for Optimal Performance – Cows vs. Heifers, Gestation vs. Lactation

• Moving Cattle from Forages to Grain – How to feed a beef project to be market ready by fair – 

• 4-H and FFA students – come learn how the ruminant animal is adapted to a grain diet and why

• Is your project horse eating what it needs?

• Maximizing your working horses with sound feeding and management – We will address best practices for the everyday working horse plus hauling down the road for all types of competition.

 

The cost per person is $10, which includes dinner. Please RSVP for meal count, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

You can RSVP at:

McCook, May 29

·       Red Willow Fairgrounds, 4-H building (1400 W 5th St., McCook, NE)

·       RSVP to Red Willow County Extension 308-345-3390, Red-Willow-County@unl.edu

North Platte, May 30

·       Snyder Building Classroom 402 W. State Farm Rd. (west of the West Central Research and Extension Center).

·       RSVP to Lincoln County Extension office by May 25 308) 532-2683, Lincoln-County@unl.edu

 

Valentine, May 31

·       The Peppermill Restaurant, 502 E. Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201

·       RSVP to Cherry County Extension office by May 29 ((402) 376-1850), Cherry-County@unl.edu

 

For more information, contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or kanderson1@unl.edu or Karla Jenkins at 308-632-1245 or kjenkins2@unl.edu. We look forward to seeing you.

           

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

January 31, 2017

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Kathy Anderson, 

Phone: 402-472-6414

Email: kanderson1@unl.edu

 

 

ANNUAL HORSEMEN’S UPDATE

 

Lincoln, Neb. - January 31, 2017 - The University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension is pleased to announce its Horsemen’s Update 2017, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 1, 2017, room A211, at the UNL Animal Science Complex, on East Campus.

 

“We want to get the newest information to our extension staff and producers to keep them abreast of what’s going on in the horse industry,” Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist, said.

 

We have a great list of topics on this year’s update covering a very interesting presentation on feeding horses, how the PRCA deals with welfare issues and several others. It will be a very full day of great information from some wonderful experts.”

 

Guest presenters will be Cindy Schonholtz, PRCA Director of Industry Outreach and Carey Williams, Rutgers University Extension Horse Specialist.

 

Other presenters are from the University of Nebraska Extension offices and include: Gary Stauffer, Extension Educator for Holt County; Monte Stauffer, Extension Educator for Douglas County; Bruce Anderson, Extension Forage Specialist; Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist; and Carol Thompson, UNL Animal Science graduate student.

 

Topics to be discussed are:

·      Human diet fads and their effects on horse nutrition

·      Dealing with horse welfare issues at events­­—the PRCA approach

·      New online horse courses (feedlot horse and others)

·      Horse health updates and concerns including diseases in the news (EHV-1, Vesicular   

       Stomatitis, and others)

·      All you need to know about the Trails Challenge competition and activities

·      Best management practices for your horse pastures

·      Wearable technologies for horses

 

The cost per session is $30 if registered early and $40 at the door. Lunch and materials will be provided. Please register online at http://go.unl.edu/ajgq. Register by February 24 for the discounted price.

 

If you are unable to be there in person, contact your local extension office to attend from a distance, view live from your home, or at your convenience.

 

For more on how to connect remotely, or for other information on the Horsemen’s Update 2017, please contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or email kanderson1@unl.edu. We look forward to your participation.

           

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

January 31, 2017

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Kathy Anderson, 

Phone: 402-472-6414

Email: kanderson1@unl.edu

 

 

FIRST ANNUAL COME RIDE WITH ME CLINIC

 

Lincoln, Neb. - January 31, 2017 - The University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension is pleased to announce its first annual Come Ride With Me Clinic, March 4, 2017, at the UNL Animal Science Complex, on East Campus. It features Casie Maxwell, former coach of the Kansas State University National Collegiate Equestrian Association equestrian team.

 

“For several years, we have had requests for clinics where individuals can bring their own horse and ride with a trainer. This is a great opportunity where riders can get one-on-one instructions from one of the top NCAA equestrian team coaches whose team members have been some of the best in the country,” Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist, said.

 

The two-part clinic on horsemanship is open to youths and adults. The morning session runs from 9 a.m. – noon and focuses on body work and the afternoon session runs from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. and focuses on pattern work. The cost per session is $50 or $90 for the two sessions. Space is limited to eight riders per session, so register early at http://go.unl.edu/pe8y.

 

You must pay in full to reserve a spot. Checks can be mailed to Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, C204 Animal Science Complex, Lincoln, NE 68583-0908. You must bring your own horse to learn on or if you do not have a horse, you may come audit the clinic for $10 per person for the day. Stalls are available at a rate of $20 per night.

 

For more information, please contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or at kanderson1@unl.edu. We look forward to seeing you at the first annual Come Ride With Me Clinic with Casie Maxwell.

           

Casie Maxwell served as Head Coach for the K-State Equestrian Team from 2009-2016. As coach of the year, Maxwell guided the program to a national runner-up finish at the 2010, 2011, and 2013 National Championship. Maxwell also served as President of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) from 2011-2013. During her time coaching the equestrian team, Maxwell led her athletes to numerous accolades both in and out of the arena. Prior to coaching, Maxwell served as a student coach at the Texas A&M University, where she assisted with Aggies squad that placed third nationally in Western at both the Varsity Equestrian and IHSA National Championships. As a four-year member of the Aggie Equestrian Team, she was the Reserve High Point Regional Rider of the year in 2005 and also have two top-four finishes at the Varsity Equestrian National Championships as a senior.

 

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

November 20, 2012

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Contact: Amy Nash

258 Memorial Union, NDSU

1401 Administration Avenue

Fargo, ND 58102

Amy.l.nash@ndsu.edu



FIRST PREVIEW SHOW FOR NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY VISUAL ARTS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS STUDENTS



Four NDSU Bachelor of Fine Arts students will join the Bachelors of Science and Bachelor of Arts visual arts students to host an art exhibition.

 

The show begins at 5 p.m. on November 29, at the NDSU Memorial Union Gallery and includes eight fine arts students in fulfillment of their baccalaureate show.

 

Students in this six-credit BFA baccalaureate program, usually take one year to complete works and then exhibit, but this year, its takes on a different format.

 

For the first time in the visual arts department, BFA students will have a preview show at the end of their first of the two-term baccalaureate process.

 

The students are ceramist Tara Fermoyle, painters Peta-Gaye Clachar and Tali Johnson, and photographer Chamanthi Weeratunga.

 

Head of the visual arts department Michael Strand proposed to the students, at the beginning of the fall semester, that the four produce a preview show of their progress.

 

Strand, whose focus is on the quality of work, rather than quantity, believes that the separation will make the workload lighter and better organized for the BFA students’ final show, at the end of spring.

 

This opportunity gives the students an idea of the processes involved in producing an exhibition and prepare them for the outside art world.

 

The four BFA students will exhibit among four other BS and BA students; ceramist Mathew Ingalls, photographer Sara Lyman, and printmakers Taylor Arne and Alison Schaaf.

 

Although this is a group show, each artist has an individual theme.

 

“Functional Evocation” is the theme for Fermoyle’s show. Her artworks take on an organic form that provokes its audience’s desire to touch and interact with the clay works.

 

Clachar’s theme, “Re-Generate,” focuses on pre and post-fertility while addressing social issues that arise during conception.

 

Johnson’s work, “Aging Time,” focuses on “the forms and lines that are created with my hands and looking beyond a functional object or painting on a wall.”

 

Weeratunga’s theme “Perplexity,” showcases photographs of “the stained glass inside the churches” in Fargo, N.D. from a Buddhist perspective.

 

The BS/BA program is a three-credit course and is completed after one semester when students display their art works at the NDSU Memorial Union Gallery or the NDSU Renaissance Gallery, downtown.

 

Ingalls, “Impact;” Arne, “Bloom;” Schaaf, “Build Memories;” and Lyman, “Sticks and Stones” are themes portrayed in the BS and BA students’ show.

 

The opening reception is at 5-8 p.m. and artist talks begin at 6 p.m.

 

The show runs from November 27- December 15.

 

For further information, contact Amy Nash at 701-231-7900.

 

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