Contact: Laura Probyn
517-432-1555, ext. 175
or
Christine Skelly
810-338-8200
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A horse owner’s walk down the supplement aisle at the feed or tack store can be overwhelming. The choices are boundless, the manufacturers’ claims are miraculous, but the research supporting these claims is unclear regarding many of today’s feed supplements. To help horse owners feed their horses cost effectively and with confidence, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s My Horse University and eXtension’s HorseQuest will offer a free, live webcast on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. EST.
In this hard economic environment, horse owners need to be sure they are getting the most for their money when it comes to their horses’ feeding programs. The webinar, “Nutritional Supplements for Horses” will feature Carey Williams, Rutgers University equine Extension specialist. She’ll discuss types of supplements, when supplements might be beneficial and how to use science-based information to determine if your horse needs a feed supplement. Participants may register online.
My Horse University is a national online horse management program for horse enthusiasts. It’s based at MSU, one of the top U.S. universities in equine science and management. Founded by the MSU 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.
eXtension HorseQuest is an interactive learning environment delivering knowledge from land-grant universities across America. eXtension connects people who need information with those who can best provide it – experts who know their subject matter inside and out. Get online answers for your equine-related questions, locate horse events in your area, watch instructional videos, take short courses and participate in webcasts with equine experts across the nation. For more information, visit www.extension.org/horse.
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