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MSU Extension Equine Assisted Services Where horses empower individuals facing disabilities and challenges to reach their full potential.

09/24/2026

When Bear finishes a hard day of being a therapist! Listen closely you can hear him snoring!

One way we know when an Equine Assisted Learning session is done is when our horses get really still. Many of them will ...
09/24/2026

One way we know when an Equine Assisted Learning session is done is when our horses get really still. Many of them will even fall asleep standing up!

However, today’s group was so relaxing that they all laid down and went to sleep. πŸ˜‚πŸ΄

Video coming soon of Bear, our Spotted Saddle Horse, snoring away! πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

πŸ΄πŸ€πŸ’™ A Heartfelt Thank You πŸ’™πŸ€ 🐴A huge THANK YOU to the Mississippi State Equine Association (MESA) for your continued sup...
08/12/2026

πŸ΄πŸ€πŸ’™ A Heartfelt Thank You πŸ’™πŸ€ 🐴

A huge THANK YOU to the Mississippi State Equine Association (MESA) for your continued support of Mississippi State University Extension Equine Assisted Services and Animal & Dairy Sciences! Your generosity helps us continue creating meaningful experiences for our participants, students, Veterans, and community partners through the healing power of horses. 🐴❀️

We were honored to receive this check presented to Lori Irvin and Narsis Whigham by James Watts and James Rasberry of the Mississippi State Equine Association.

We are also grateful for everyone who helped make this special moment possible, including Dr. Clay Cavinder, Dr. Christy Bratcher, Miss Dixie National Josie Johnson, and Noah Berry of MSU Foundation.

We truly appreciate the support of everyone who believes in our program and the impact horses can have on the lives of the people we serve.πŸ’™πŸ΄

06/09/2026

Ever seen a better group of geldings ready to go to work, helping people learn about themselves! γ‚š

Our horses teaching us that rest is part of the work too.
05/26/2026

Our horses teaching us that rest is part of the work too.

Our fake apples April Fools' day joke didn't quite get a laugh out of Fabio!
04/01/2026

Our fake apples April Fools' day joke didn't quite get a laugh out of Fabio!

MSU Community-Engaged Service Award Winner: Hoof to HeartCongratulations to Lori Irvin, Narsis Whigham, and Dr. Clay Cav...
03/03/2026

MSU Community-Engaged Service Award Winner: Hoof to Heart

Congratulations to Lori Irvin, Narsis Whigham, and Dr. Clay Cavinder of the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences for their work with Hoof to Heart.

This innovative program supports individuals in addiction recovery through small-group, equine-assisted learning experiences. Using the Eagala Model, participants build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop critical life skills, all through the powerful connection between humans and horses.
Hoof to Heart is making a meaningful difference by helping participants reduce anxiety and depression, work through trauma, and improve overall quality.

Left to right:
Executive Director for Outreach and Engagement Joe Fratesi. Professor Clay Cavinder, on behalf of Extension Associate III Lori Irvin, and Agricultural Technician Narsis Whigham, from Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. Associate Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Ashli Brown and Senior Vice Provost Brent Fountain.

01/10/2026

Mississippi State University is offering a unique program that is helping veterans and others find healing through horses.

01/09/2026

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is partnering with the Mississippi Board of Animal Health to host an educational meeting focused on equine biosecurity best practices and proactive planning to support preparedness within Mississippi’s equine industry. This meeting will serve as a collaborative effort to ensure the industry is well prepared should a situation ever arise. All equine associations across the state are invited to attend. Please help us spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

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869 E Poor House Road
Starkville, MS
39759

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