Aggies to Wyoming for stock horse contest Monday, November 9, 2020
Nov. 9, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
TORRINGTON, Wyo. – Seven Ranch Horse students from NCTA competed last weekend in their second live show of the fall season.
The Colorado Northeastern Junior College Ranch Horse Versatility Team hosted the Fall Showdown at the Goshen County Fairgrounds.
“We had a wonderful weekend in Torrington with horses and riders alike putting together runs that showed their talent, skill and progress,” said Coach Joanna Hergenreder.
Coach Hergenreder summarizes results:
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Future Aggies invited to Discovery Day on Nov. 10 Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Nov. 4, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Brook Bradford and Kylee Bosard have known for several months where they wanted to begin their college career in January. They’ve applied and been accepted as incoming freshmen.
Each made a campus visit last month to “Discovery Day” at NCTA in Curtis. That sealed the deal.
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Stock horse riders compete virtually Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Oct. 20, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
When a collegiate team is unable to go to their first horse show of the season, they take an alternate course.
Travel to a show in Douglas, Wyoming, wasn't in the plans so the NCTA Aggies from Curtis did the next best thing. They went virtual.
Cameras were rolling at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture as students filmed each other in stock horse team events for the Wyoming-based college contest.
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Measuring Aggie advantages Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Oct. 13, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Financial savings when applying for college classes don’t get much better than a current opportunity at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Cost of education is reduced through the University of Nebraska system for students seeking admission to NCTA and three other NU campuses. Here in Curtis, NCTA applicants can consider three incentives:
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Colorado hosts opener for Ranch Horse Team Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Oct. 13, 2020
By NCTA News
ELBERT, Colo. – Nebraskans riding in their first collegiate stock horse show in early October brought awards home to the Aggie campus in Curtis.
The Ranch Horse Team of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture competed in the Slidin’ Daze Fall Classic at Elbert, Colorado.
Three sophomores and four freshmen competed, while another five freshmen attended in ground support to their teammates, assisting with tack, saddling, filming and photography, and taking in the first collegiate contest of the fall semester.
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Summer Horsemanship Series opens July 10 Thursday, July 2, 2020
July 2, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Six riding and stock horse clinics will be offered for equine enthusiasts on July 10, July 24 and August 7 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
“Riders can work on their basics, get some time riding at the indoor arena here at the Livestock Teaching Center on campus, and learn from our Ranch Horse Team,” said Joanna Hergenreder, NCTA Ranch Horse Team coach and associate professor of animal science.
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Join an Aggie team Wednesday, June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Dean’s Message from Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – Quentin Anderson wanted to rodeo after his high school years so he headed to a college where he could not only gain a degree but continue his love of calf roping and being horseback.
He joined the Aggie Rodeo and Ranch Horse Teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis while studying equine industry management and ag business.
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Ag college is far from remote Tuesday, April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
It’s truly been an eventful week in Curtis!
Our Aggie students are making a fine transition to taking their classes off campus through “remote” learning, online through the internet.
Technology tossed in a few glitches in our first full week of the new learning format.
But, for the most part, all were back in the saddle, literally and figuratively in a few days’ time.
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Celebrating FFA Week and 4-H Month Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Feb. 26, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – Happy FFA Week from our Aggie campus! And, a salute to Nebraska 4-H Month, too!
Programs educating youth for futures in agriculture are highest of priorities for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. National FFA Week is observed Feb. 22-29.
One of the strongest areas of leadership development and career exploration for Nebraska youngsters begins long before they arrive to campus and become NCTA Aggies.
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NCTA Discovery Day is March 2 in Curtis Thursday, February 20, 2020
Feb. 20, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – High school students seeking unique learning opportunities as part of their academic portfolio in college are invited to “Discovery Day” on March 2 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
“Our Aggie students and professors always enjoy Discovery Day – a day filled with tours, conversations and fun – as they share their experiences in agriculture and veterinary technology studies at NCTA,” said Jennifer McConville, NCTA associate dean.
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