Black Stallion Literacy Project video
Walter Farley's stories of Alec Ramsey and his Black Stallion have been delighting young readers for years. Now, through an innovative newl program, students in one mid-Michigan elementary school are improving their reading comprehension skills with help from the books and from the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.

Homeless Horse Issue on Radioanyway
It's not only people that are affected when times get tough. As household budgets get tighter, money available to feed and house pets is one of the many things getting the squeeze. Animal shelters are filled with unwanted dogs and cats. And for bigger and even more expensive animals like horses, the picture is even bleaker. MSU equine specialist Karen Waite discussed the issue of unwanted horses with Radioanyway's Teresa Scollon recently. Hear the interview (part of show #143) here.

’Tis the Season: Horse Owners Should be Alert for Hoary Alyssum in Pastures
As if horse owners don’t have enough to think about, with increasing prices for feed, fuel, products and services, fly season in full swing, and continuing challenges with land use and access to trails, they can add awareness of hoary alyssum, a weed that is poisonous to horses, to their list of concerns. … Read the entire story from Michigan State University Extension.

Potomac Horse Fever: Don’t Ignore Fevers!
Summer and fall are key seasons for the appearance of Potomac horse fever, which is caused by the bacterium Neorickettsia risticii. Don’t be fooled by the name; Potomac horse fever originally was identified in 1979 as a sporadic disease affecting horses residing in the eastern United States near the Potomac River, but since that time it has been diagnosed throughout the United States and Canada. … Read the entire article from TheHorse.com.