Texas Tech Department of Natural Resources Management

Today, we remember!

NRM Ranch Management Master’s students attend horsemanship clinic instructed by Mr. Joe Leathers past President of the Four Sixes Ranch.

This 3-day intensive clinic helped students connect with the horse’s mind and body to develop discipline and respect. Students with skills from beginner to intermediate were guided by Mr. Leathers to control five body parts of the horse (head, neck, shoulder, rib, and hip) to build a foundation. While those skills were being developed, students were grouped by skill level to focus on how to build a solid working relationship with their horse. Special thanks to Tabatha Taylor, TTU Equestrian Coach, for allowing us to use your space and horses.

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Another check-in from our study abroad students in Sevilla, Spain!

Watch this story by Education Abroad Sevilla on Instagram before it disappears. 80 Followers, 60 Following, 13 Posts

Learning, Networking, & Growing – Highlights from Ranch Day at the Ranching Heritage Museum

Saturday, April 25th, Ranch Management Master’s students, George Graybill, Keaton Wiske, and Ty Schaeferkoeter attended Ranch Day at the Ranching Heritage Museum. Ty’s younger sister Claire, an Ag Com major, came out to help too! The Ranch comes alive with real cowboys, livestock and activities centered around ranch life, offering hands-on experience to kids of all ages.

While our students volunteered at the station hosted by Happy Toy Maker out of Happy, TX. As Ty reported, “The kids were able to play with toy cattle pens, trucks and trailers, squeeze chutes, and various cattle and horse toys. It gave them the chance to just be kids and play, while also learning along the way. We got down on their level and showed them how ranchers actually use that equipment in real-life situations. The toys were very detailed — all of the features on the squeeze chutes worked, and the pens and trailers could be moved around just like the real thing.” Dr. Rusk worked with the branding crew where attendees could request what was branded on their block of wood. The biggest challenge he received was to brand the Incredible Hulk!

Our Department of Natural Resources Management is hiring!

We're looking for two outstanding faculty members to join a thriving program, home to 17 faculty, nearly 400 students, and research infrastructure including the USGS Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and the Llano River Field Station in Junction, Texas.

This is a department where your work makes an impact. Are you ready to be part of it?

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Assistant Professor of Range Management: https://tinyurl.com/2sxuv67t

Thank you to everyone that participated and attended NRM's 2026 Research Day!
Check out the results from the judging in different categories and the latest news update shared on the Davis College website. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences/news/posts/2026/04/nrm-2026-research-day-spotlights-student-in-dairy-barn-event.php

Today is the day! It's NRM Research Day! Join us upstairs in the Dairy Barn from 9:30-11:30 to learn about the research our students are doing.

Learning, Networking, & Growing - Highlights from Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention
At the end of March Dr. Clint Rusk along with several graduate students in our Ranch Management Master's program attended the convention in Fort Worth to network with industry professionals.
Check out this article with interviews. https://www.everythinglubbock.com/video/texas-tech-sends-ranch-students-to-top-cattle-convention/11700273

Credit: Everything Lubbock "Future of Ag" KLBK