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Welcome to Extension Horses!

We are a nationwide team of equine specialists from Land Grant Universities working together to provide you with trusted, research-based information for educational use. Like you, we’re passionate about horses and dedicated to helping you make informed decisions for their care and management. Explore our resources, connect with experts, and join a community that shares your love for horses.

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Practice Horse Judging Contests

Sharpen Your Horse Judging Skills!
Our practice courses provide realistic judging classes designed for teams, coaches, and horse enthusiasts looking to improve their evaluation skills. Each course includes six classes complete with questions, official placings, cuts, and recorded critiques to guide your learning.

Enroll for just $20 per course and enjoy unlimited access for 90 days from the date of registration.

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Horse Judging Basics

Additional Horse Judging Basics information is added frequently.

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Welcome American Youth Horse Council!

We’re excited to welcome the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) as a new partner! Through this collaboration, AYHC members will gain access to our HALTER online educational courses at a special discounted rate. These courses cover essential topics like horse safety, nutrition, sportsmanship, and strategies for keeping youth engaged in equine activities. Together, we’re committed to supporting youth education and advancing equine education nationwide!

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Horse Adult Leader Training Educational Resource

Online and self-paced for adult educators working with youth in the equine sciences.

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FEATURED COURSES

Horse Judging Courses

Learn more about horse judging resources through our new offerings.

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Horse Learning Lessons

Check out different courses and lessons to learn from these resources.

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Online Certifications

Check out these online certification courses to learn more about horse.

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It’s Time: The story of preparing for the upcoming breeding season

HALTER Level One

Welcome to the Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level One! This course is part of a four course series for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry or anyone that wants to learn more about equine science and how to use...

HALTER Level Two

Welcome to the Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level Two! This course is part of a four course series for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry or anyone that wants to learn more about equine science and how to use...

HALTER Level Three

Welcome to Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level Three! This course is part of a four course series for adult volunteers working with you in the horse industry or anyone that wants to learn more about equine science and how to use this...

Horse Learning Lesson: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource

Welcome to the Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Program! This progressive series of lessons is designed for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry to provide equine science information, student activities, and techniques...

HALTER Level Four

Welcome to Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level Four! This course is part of a four course series for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry or anyone that wants to learn more about equine science and how to use this...

Certificate Online Courses

Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource The Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Program is a progressive series of lessons is designed to offer equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive...

Extension Horses Members

Leadership TeamDanielle SmarshChair, Extension Horses, Inc.Equine Extension Specialist and Associate Professor of Animal SciencePennsylvania State University Personal Connection to Horses: I started riding as a child, and spent as much time in barns and around horses....

Forage Substitutes for Horses

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5 Benefits of Slow Feed Hay Nets

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WHO WE ARE

Extension Horses, Inc. is a group of professionals from different Land Grant Universities around the country that collaborate to bring the public research-based information for educational use. We are a group of horse lovers just like you! Our group is dedicated to bringing you resources to help you make more informed decisions about your horse.

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OUR MISSION

”Extension Horses, Inc. will meet the educational and decision-making needs of the equine industry, allied industry partners, extension employees, and consumers by providing science-based information and learning opportunities through Internet-based initiatives.”

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ABOUT EXTENSION HORSES

Extension Horses, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of a 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to have and to exercise any and all powers, rights, and privileges that a corporation organized under the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991.