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Multi-county
educational activity designed for
the adult horse owner. The programs
are a cooperative activity between
Dr. Bob Coleman and county agents.
The
program is a seminar-based activity
with four or five evening sessions
covering a variety of topics. The
topics for the sessions are selected
from the following list in discussions
wit the host agents to develop
a program that meets the needs
of their horse owning clients.
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Topics
for Horse College
- Nutrition – This
is a required subject area but the presentation
can be adapted to the area of the state
the program is being delivered. Generally
covers topics related to feed selection
and feeding management. (Presented by Dr.
Bob Coleman)
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- Horse
Health – This is also
a required session. The health session
can cover routine vaccinations, parasite
control programs, general health care,
first aid, etc. (Presented by Dr. Fernanda
Camargo-Stutzman)
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- Basic
Reproduction – This session
discusses selection of breeding stock,
basic reproductive physiology of mare
and stallion, and breeding systems. (Presented
by Dr. Bob Coleman)
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- Facilities – This
subject focuses on horse facilities for
the owners with small numbers of horses
and limited acreage. Topics discussed are
fences, feeders and watering systems, barns
and shelters. (Presented by Dr. Bob Coleman)
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- Equine
Behavior – Equine behavior
and how to manage horses related to their
behavior. This is not about training
but about why horses do what they do.
(Presented by Dr. Bob Coleman)
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- Tack
and Equipment – A discussion
on equipment used when riding and training
your horse. This is a general overview
of what is available to horse owners
and how it is used. (Presented by Dr.
Bob Coleman)
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- Forages
for Horses – This session
focuses on the establishment and management
of pastures and hay field. The summary
focus is on pastures and how local conditions
affect pasture management. (Presented
by County Agents and or State Forage
Specialists)
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- Hoof
Care – This session covers
basic anatomy of the lower leg and hoof.
In addition there is information provided
on the how, why and when related to trimming
and shoeing a horse. (Presented by a
farrier from the Kentucky Horse Shoeing
School)
The
curriculum for Horse College Program is easily
adapted to the needs of the horse owners across
the state. If you are interested, contact your
county agent to see if a Horse College can
be presented in your area of the state.
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