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Introduction to Environmentally Friendly Horse Management

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Speaker: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau | University of Connecticut

Summary:
Are you interested in going green and finding ways to help the environment while using best management practices that can save time and money? Then consider joining us for this webcast, in which we will discuss an overview of different aspects to consider in being environmentally friendly such as manure management, runoff management, facilities management, stream and watercourse management, pasture management and more!

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Pasture Management for Horse Acreages

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Speaker: Dr. Dave Freeman | Oklahoma State University


Summary:
Most horse owners house their horses on acreage with the objective for the area to supply part or all of the nutritional needs. This webcast will cover some of the principles behind the decisions that must be made to maximize nutritional benefits of pasture forages. Topics will include grazing management, forage selection and production, and pasture forage management.

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Horse Manure: A Renewable Resource

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Speaker: Dr. Ann Swinker | Penn State University

Summary: Manure, if used properly, can be a valuable addition to any operation's resource system. Many small scale horse operators feel overwhelmed by the huge mound of manure and soiled bedding. It would be nice if that mound would just disappear, but the reality is that it will always be a concern. So how do you manage the never-ending supply of manure? This is where a good manure management program comes into play; benefiting you, your livestock, your land, the neighborhood, and the surrounding environment.

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Dr. Bridgette McIntoshCountermeasure for Equine Laminitis: Carbohydrate Profiles in Feeds and Forages

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Speaker: Dr. Bridgett McIntosh | University of Tennessee

Summary:
Laminitis is a painful, disabling, common and costly disease of the horse and pony.  Both the digestive and metabolic forms of laminitis (commonly referred to as founder) are linked to nutrition.  This presentation discusses the most current science based information focusing on strategies to help reduce the occurrence of equine laminitis through the management of nutritionally related risk factors associated with pastures, hays, feeds and the animals themselves.

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Dr. Mark RussellFeeding Management in a Time of Rising Feed Prices

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Speaker: Dr. Mark Russell | Purdue University

Summary: As feed and hay prices tripled in the last two years, many horseowners want to know how to cut costs and be sure to maintain good health. This presentation will present 12 suggestions to get more out of your horse-feeding dollar. These will include maximizing quality forage, improving pasture management, reducing wastage, good dental care, general health prevention, feeding more meals, and assessing body condition of horses, and considering selling unproductive horses.

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Dr. Kathy AndersonThe Foaling Mare: Preparations and Process

Monday, December 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Speaker: Dr. Kathy Anderson | University of Nebraska


Summary:
So your mare is going to have a foal this Spring! What an exciting time and mare owners certainly want everything to go perfectly! Mare owners can be very anxious as foaling time approaches and the more prepared they are, the less stressful having a foal can be. This presentation will help owners recognize the signs of a mare preparing for parturition, suggestions on foaling locations and what to expect during a normal foaling plus caution signs to watch for. Furthermore how to care for the mare after foaling will also be addressed.

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Dr. Carey WilliamsEquine Stress

Speaker: Dr. Carey Williams | Rutgers University

Summary: Some types of stress include various physical stresses that are based on the physical makeup of the animal and its ability to respond to changes in diet, injury, etc. Psychological stresses are based on a horse's personality and its perception of life. This presentation will provide information on how horses cope with stress, different types of stress and how we can minimize stress in our horses lives.

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Karen Waite, M.S.Top Ten Tips for Coaching Youth Riders

Speaker: Karen Waite, M.S. | Michigan State University

Summary: If you work with young riders, you know that there is much more to it than just teaching them how to ride! Add competitions to the mix and things get even more complicated. Join us for some ideas to develop you program and the young people you work with as we discuss the Top Ten Tips for Coaching Youth Riders.

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 Dr. Krishona Martinson
Poisonous Plants

Speaker: Dr. Krishona Martinson | University of Minnesota

Summary: This webcast will cover the key to preventing problems with poisonous plants through proper identification and avoidance of these plants.

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Tom Lenz, DVMThe Unwanted Horse

Speaker: Tom Lenz, DVM | American Assoc. of Equine Practitioners

Summary: This presentation covers the plight of the unwanted horse in the U.S. It focuses on the types of horse that becomes unwanted, the reasons they become unwanted, and possible solutions to the problem.

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Christine Skelly Ph.DWeaning a Foal

Speaker: Dr. Christine Skelly | Michigan State University

Summary: Weaning a foal is an important milestone for the young growing horse.Preparing the foal prior to weaning and then ensuring that the weaning process poses as little stress as possible, will provide the young horse a definite advantage from both a health and psychological standpoint.

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Judy Marteniuk, DVM, M.S.Vaccinating Your Horse

Speaker: Judy Marteniuk, DVM, M.S. | Michigan State University

Summary: With spring, vaccinating your horse becomes a priority. This presentation will present a logical approach to determining which vaccines are appropriate for your horse. The core vaccines recommended by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners), as well as other potential vaccines will be covered.

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Betsy Greene, PhDReducing Risks on the Horse Farm

Speaker: Dr. Betsy Greene | University of Vermont

Summary: Whether or not you own, board, teach, or ride in an equine facility, you can help to decrease the potential risks at that barn. Almost everyone can come up with a horror story of accidents, crashes or “near misses” at a stable from the past or present.

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Brian Neilsen, Ph.DConditioning Your Horse for the Show Season

Speaker: Dr. Brian Nielsen | Michigan State University

Summary: Many factors need to be considered when determining how to best condition your horse to meet your goals for the upcoming show season. While physical conditioning plays a major role in how your horse will perform, other factors including how to avoid injuries and how to have your horse mentally prepared must also be considered.

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John Shelle, Ph.DBroodmare Nutrition

Speaker: Dr. John Shelle | Michigan State University

Summary: After your mare is pregnant what do you do next? Most novice breeders have a great deal of concern about the nutritional program that the mare requires to deliver a healthy foal.

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Matt Shane, MSHay Selection

Speaker: Matt Shane, M.S. | Michigan State University

Summary: When it comes to selecting the right hay for your horse, green is good. However, that is not the only selection factor. This presentation will help horse owners learn about the other factors that go into choosing the right hay for their horses.

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Hal Schott, MSEquine Cushings Disease: Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment

Speaker: Hal Schott, DVM | Michigan State University

Summary: Older horses are becoming an increasingly important component of the horse industry. This presentation will describe the clinical problems associated with PPID as well as summarize current knowledge about the cause of PPID in horses.

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Dr. Kathy AndersonConformation and Selection of Horses

Speaker: Dr. Kathy Anderson | University of Nebraska

Summary: Selecting a new horse can be an exciting, and stressful endeavor. A horseman with a trained eye for conformation recognizes traits in a horse that can influence how the horse may be able to perform for various events. The phrase “form to function” commonly demonstrates how a horse’s basic conformation can dictate its athletic ability.

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Christine Skelly Ph.DSelecting the Right Youth Horse

Speaker: Dr. Christine Skelly | Michigan State University

Summary: Selecting the right youth horse for your child is one of the most important purchase decisions you will make in your horse endeavors. A good youth horse is a special equine friend, instilling confidence and good life skills to its young owner. However, the wrong youth-horse combination can result in frustration and high expenses at the very least, and in serious injury at the very worst.

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Dr. Camie HeleskiClarification Learning Theory Terminology in Order to Enhance "Fair" Horse Training

Speaker: Dr. Camie Heleski | Michigan State University

Summary: There is frequent confusion regarding the terms “negative reinforcement” and “punishment”, at least as they relate to handling and training horses. A “reinforcement,” whether positive or negative, is something that increases the frequency of a given behavior. A “punishment,” whether positive or negative, is something that decreases the frequency of a behavior.

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