Michigan State University Extension Specialist's have developed a new course, Summer Horse Care 101, to help you manage your horses and farm this summer. You can receive a certificate after successfully completing each unit - with the potential to earn up to four certificates!
Young woman riding her horse on a pleasant summer day
In a heartfelt effort to support fellow horse enthusiasts, Michigan State University Extension Equine Team has put together a Summer Horse Care Series offered FREE of charge during 2020.
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Topics:
- Pasture Management
- Manure Management
- Biosecurity
Course Overview
Horse owners around the country look forward to summertime equestrian activities to get them through the winter months. Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many shows, trail rides and clubs have cancelled their live events.
In a heartfelt effort to support our fellow horse enthusiasts, the Michigan State University Extension Equine Team has put together a Summer Horse Care Series and is offering it FREE of charge during 2020.
Participants can earn a certificate for each of the following units:
Unit 1: Routine Health Care – covers vaccinations, deworming, and dental care
Unit 2: Pasture Management – covers pasture planning, renovation, forage species, grazing management, and toxic plants
Unit 3: Manure Management – covers water quality, manure management options, and composting
Unit 4: Biosecurity – biosecurity protocol for equine and people, wildlife and insect control, and COVID-19 resources
If you have any questions about this course email: info@myhorseuniversity.com. Course Format Self-paced Price FREE
The Summer Horse Care 101 course is based on the knowledge of equine experts at Michigan State University. For questions regarding this course, please contact Dr. Christine Skelly at skellych@msu.edu.
We are offering this course FREE this summer in celebration of Independence Day. Learn more at our My Horse University website. SUMMER HORSE CARE 101- Register HERE
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