Web Presentations
My Horse University and HorseQuest are proud to sponsor free live Web presentations given by experts in the field of equine studies. These interactive presentations can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. Please join us in our upcoming live presentations or view recordings of our archived presentations.
Upcoming Presentations
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The Unwanted Horse Live: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:00 p.m. EST This presentation will cover the plight of the unwanted horse in the U.S. It will focus on the types of horse that becomes unwanted, the reasons they become unwanted, and possible solutions to the problem. Euthanasia, carcass disposal, rescue and retirement options, as well as the efforts of the Unwanted Horse Coalition will be included in the discussion. Learn More! |
Archived Presentations
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Weaning A Foal Weaning the 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. This presentation will discuss creep feeding the foal, compare weaning systems and conclude with nutritional management of the weanling. Read on... |
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Vaccinating Your Horse 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. Read on... |
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Reducing Risks on the Horse Farm 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. Often you will hear “boy…I could see that one coming…” or “that doesn’t surprise me!” when a barn crash occurred. Those crashes were probably at most, preventable, or at least could have been minimized in severity. This presentation will help you identify and address potential physical and behavioral risks in your equine facilities. Read on... |
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Conditioning Your Horse for the Show Season 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. All of these items will be addressed in a format that will be applicable to most disciplines. Read on... |
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Broodmare Nutrition 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. In this presentation, we will show you that it is not as difficult as you might guess. Read on... |
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Hay Selection 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. This presentation will also include information on pricing, storage, and hay waste. Read on... |
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Equine Cushings Disease: Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment 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. Read on... |
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Conformation and Selection of Horses 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. Read on... |
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Selecting the Right Youth Horse 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. Read on... |
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Clarifying Learning Theory Terminology in Order to Enhance “Fair” Horse Training 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. Read on... |
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