Lampereur Competes at Equestrian Zones Competition Tuesday, April 11, 2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian Hunt team member Anna Lampereur recently traveled to Stanford, Calif., to compete in postseason Zones competition hosted by Stanford University.
Riders that finished in the top two in their respective classes at regional competition advanced to Zones competition, a postseason competition for qualifying for National Championships. Zone competitors that again finish in the top two advance to Nationals.
Heath Keiser Inducted Onto 2023 Mortar Board Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Heath Keiser, a senior animal science major from Gothenberg, Neb., was named a 2023 inductee to Mortar Board on April 1.
The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognized outstanding contributions of students selected to serve in the two senior honorary organizations, as well as the achievements of current members and notable underclassmen and seniors.
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2023-24
Equestrian Team to Host Sparky's Spring Fling on April 20th Friday, April 7, 2023
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian team will be holding a 30th birthday celebration for the oldest member of the horse herd, Sparky, on April 20 from 5-7 p.m in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus.
The event is open to the public and admission is free. There will be games, activities, pony rides, and more!
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Nebraska Meat Animal Evaluation Team Places As 6th High Team Overall at National Meat Animal Evaluation Contest Friday, April 7, 2023
The Nebraska Meat Animal Evaluation team finished as sixth high team overall at the National Meat Animal Evaluation Contest on March 26-28 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.
Bill Dicke Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Bill Dicke was recently inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement for his contributions to the cattle feeding industry in Nebraska and beyond.
The ceremony was held on March 31st in the Great Plains Room in the University of Nebraska East Union.
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Dr. Ronnie and Jane Green Headline Honorees at Annual Department of Animal Science Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion Thursday, March 30, 2023
Lincoln, Neb. - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science will honor five individuals with awards at its annual Block and Bridle Club and Alumni and Friends Reunion at the Nebraska East Union Great Plains Room on April 22. Dr. Ronnie and Jane Green will be recognized as the 2023 Block and Bridle Club honorees, while Dr. Cayla Beebe-Iske, Dr. Deb Hamernik, and Dr. Rebecca Bott-Knutson will be honored for their outstanding accomplishments as undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Nebraska Extension Seminar Aims to Educate Nebraskans About Horse Racing Expansion Thursday, March 30, 2023
Following the passing of the Racetrack Gaming Act through a 2020 ballot referendum, an expansion of the horse racing industry may be on the horizon in Nebraska. An upcoming series of educational seminars by Nebraska Extension's Equine program is being targeted at those that want to get more involved.
"A Nebraska Horse Racing Awareness Seminar," sponsored by Fonner Park and Nebraska Extension, will be held on April 28, 2023 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE.
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