Welcome to the first issue of My Horse University's Quarterly e-Newsletter! We are excited to share with you useful tips and articles from our experts. Be sure to check out www.myhorseuniversity.com for the latest news and updates. |
| Free Live Web Presentation from MHU |
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| Topic: Increase Your Understanding of Negative Reinforcement for Training Your Horse
Presenter: Dr. Camie Heleski, Michigan State University
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM EST
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| MHU's New Course: Horse Behavior and Welfare |
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Students in the course will discover a wealth of resources for learning about horse behavior. This course also includes an explanation of equine welfare and describes how it relates to horse management.
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| Simple Strategies for Horse Management Based on Horse Behavior |
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Dr. Christine Skelly, Michigan State University
The best horse managers and trainers are those who understand the basic principles of horse behavior. These horse people, sometimes reverently referred to as "horse whisperers," have simply spent a lot of time trying to understand why horses act or react to events the way they do. Understanding basic horse behavior makes it easier to create a more horse-friendly environment.
Here are some simple strategies based on horse behavior, READ MORE. |
| Horse Nutrition: Food for Thought |
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Learning about horse nutrition is very important for maintaining the health of your horse. The more you know, the better you will spend your hard-earned money and your horse will reap the benefits of a healthy nutrition program.
Learn the rules for a healthy horse nutrition program, READ MORE. |