Hammer appointed to Equine Council

Carrie Hammer, the North Dakota State University Extension Service's equine specialist, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Council for the Horses and Humans Research Foundation. The 26-member council is a group of researchers and experts from equine-assisted activities and related fields. The members respond and contribute to foundation research-related needs. That includes advising and assisting the staff and board in scientific strategy decision making, educational outreach and grant applications and assessment. Hammer also is an associate professor and director of the Equine Science program in NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. She earned bachelor of science and master's degrees, a doctorate and doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University in Ames.