My Horse University will present a free live webcast Winter Care Considerations for horse owners on October 15, 2013 at 7 PM ET
Winter care for horses
This free webcast on October 15, 2013, will highlight special considerations for winter horse care including forage quality and forage alternatives, changes in exercise routines, clipping and blanketing.
This presentation by Dr. Nettie Liburt of Michigan State University will highlight special considerations for winter horse care. Topics include forage quality and forage alternatives, changes in exercise routines, clipping and blanketing. To Register
Dr. Nettie Liburt grew up on eastern Long Island, NY and has been a life-long horse person. She received her Master of Science degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University in 2005, and earned her PhD in January, 2011 (Equine Exercise Physiology & Nutrition).
Her research focused on the effects of age and exercise training on endocrine control of the cortisol response and insulin resistance. She worked as a Technical Equine Nutritionist for the Kent Nutrition Group/Blue Seal Feeds for 3 1/2 years, and is now an independent consultant on equine nutrition, exercise physiology and equine product development.