Bison Strides News Today

Participants say the workshop that offered credentialing for equine specialists was an opportunity not available anywhere else in the region.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Today we feature two of our favorite interviews from earlier this year. We begin with Bill Vossler. Despite being abandoned by his father at age three, the painful Biblical rantings of "Apocalypse Granny," and the effects of an alcoholic home – he was "saved" by an empty lot across the street as he recounts in his memoir, \“Days of Wonder.\” ~~~ Back in August we stopped by the NDSU Equine Center to visit with Erika Berg about Bison Strid...

Registration for the Bison Strides summer session is open and will close Sunday, July 23.

Registration for the Bison Strides summer session is open and will close Sunday, July 23

Registration for the Bison Strides summer session is open and will close Sunday, July 23

Registration for the Bison Strides summer session is open and will close Sunday, July 23

Katie Cook, wife of NDSU President David Cook, is at the Equine Center often. Her Ph.D. is in special education with an emphasis on kids with autism.

The couple are known to attend many NDSU events and walk their large dogs on campus.

People with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs will have an opportunity to gain self-confidence, strength, mindfulness and independence through partnering with horses during the fall sessions of Bison Strides.

North Dakota State University’s Bison Strides will host a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) workshop and horsemanship skills test Aug. 19-22 on the NDSU campus. The training is designed for equine professionals as well as for those who want to learn more about working with mental health and education professionals who partner with horses to provide services. Topics include how to design safe and effective...