University of Maryland Block and Bridle Club

Our Soap Making Team has been hard at work this summer! 🧼 From pouring to packaging, this dedicated group is helping create soaps that will be available at future Block & Bridle events. Be sure to keep an eye out for them, we can’t wait to share them with you! 💚🐄

Did you know sheep are more than just wool producers? These intelligent, social animals have excellent memories, can recognize both human and sheep faces, and communicate through a variety of vocalizations and body language.

From providing wool, meat, and milk to contributing to sustainable grazing systems, sheep play an important role in agriculture around the world.

🐔 Species Spotlight: Chickens 🐔

Did you know chickens are much more than just egg producers? These intelligent birds can recognize over 100 individual faces, communicate using more than 30 unique vocalizations, and even demonstrate problem-solving skills.

✨ Quick Facts:
🥚 Lifespan: 5–10+ years (depending on breed and care)
🌎 Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus
🍽️ Diet: Omnivores that enjoy grains, insects, seeds, and vegetation
🏡 Social animals that thrive in flocks with a clear pecking order

From backyard companions to commercial production, chickens play an essential role in agriculture, food security, and research. Their behavior, health, and welfare continue to be important areas of study in veterinary medicine.

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia, and I’m excited to serve as the 2026–2027 Historian for Block & Bridle!

I’m a junior Animal Science major on the pre-veterinary track. On campus, I’m involved in Pre-Vet Society, Sigma Alpha, Terps Raising Pups, Ski Club and One Health.

I’m looking forward to capturing and sharing all of the memories, events, and accomplishments of our chapter this year. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together. Here’s to a great year with Block & Bridle! 🐾💚

Did you know cattle are one of the most important livestock species in agriculture? From providing nutritious milk and high-quality beef to contributing to research and education, cattle play a major role in feeding and supporting communities around the world.

Happy Summer Break from Block & Bridle ☀️🐄
Wishing everyone a fun, relaxing, and safe summer! Thank you for an amazing semester full of memories, events, and friendships. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! 🌾💛

Congrats to our 2026-2027 Exec Board!! Thank you so much to everyone for such an amazing semester, we had so much fun! See you all in the fall!

Congrats to our graduating senior Raven Herron! Raven is graduating with an Animal Science degree on the Pre-Veterinary Track. Some of her favorite memories at UMD and as a part of Block and Bridle include showing on Ag Day, coaching showmen, being a part of the NESA team, and Dystocia Meetings. She will be attending NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and we can’t wait to see where it will take her! Congrats Raven, we wish you the best of luck on this next part of your journey!!

Congrats to our graduating senior Emily Todd!! Emily is on the Animal Science Pre-Professional track, and has been very involved in the animal science department. Some of her favorite memories include being involved in clubs like Block and Bridle, spending time with friends, and being involved with CMREC and Roseda. She plans to take a year off to work at her clinic, work in a research lab on campus, and later attend BCT and AIT to work towards the Army Veterinary Corps once she obtains her DVM! Congrats Emily, we wish you the best of luck on this next part of your journey!

Join us for our final meeting of the semester this Wednesday for elections and to celebrate our seniors!! We can’t wait to see you there to celebrate another amazing semester!