PRIMEDIA Equine Network and Michigan State University’s (MSU) My Horse University (MHU), www.myhorseuniversity.com, have partnered together to offer horse enthusiasts online learning through courses created by national equine experts from My Horse University. Equine enthusiasts can read about these new educational opportunities through PRIMEDIA’s EquiSearch website and Equine Network magazines—Equus, Horse & Rider, Practical Horseman, and Dressage Today.
“My Horse University is excited about this partnership.” says Dr. Christine Skelly. “Through this partnership we will be able to provide educational information to thousands of national and international horse enthusiasts. And we will work together to provide new equine resources for our clients through PRIMEDIA’s extensive equine articles.”
“At PRIMEDIA Equine Network our goal is to improve the lives of horse people and their horses by delivering authoritative information and expert advice. By partnering with My Horse University we will offer our readers the highest quality educational experiences. My Horse University will have access to valuable content and rich media resources available at PRIMEDIA,” says Susan Harding, Vice President, Group Publishing Director, PRIMEDIA.
My Horse University and PRIMEDIA Equine Network will promote its partnership on new and unique equine learning opportunities through various media channels and horse shows.
My Horse University currently offers an online course on Horse Behavior and Welfare. Future courses will focus on horse selection and evaluation, equine nutrition, horse health, reproduction, and exercise physiology.
About My Horse University
My Horse University is a national online program for horse enthusiasts based at Michigan State University (MSU), one of the top U.S. universities in equine science and management. Founded by MSU’s Department of Animal Science, MSU Extension, and MSU Global, this program offers equine education courses and resources that can be tailored to achieve horse-management goals. For more information, visit: www.myhorseuniversity.com.
About PRIMEDIA
PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the United States. With 2006 revenue from continuing operations of $849 million, its properties comprise over 100 brands that connect buyers and sellers through print publications, Internet, events, merchandise and video programs. PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media is America’s #1 special interest media company, with more than 70 magazines, 90 websites, over 65 events, two television programs, 400 branded products, and such well-known brands as Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive.com, Equine.com, Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod, Snowboarder, Stereophile, Surfer, and Wavewatch.com.
My Horse University is a national program located on the campus of Michigan State University and founded by MSU Global, the MSU Department of Animal Science and MSU Extension.