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CURRENT NEWS & UPDATES

New Course

Check out the new course added by Extension Horses on Horse Judging Basics.

Leadership Training

There is new material offered for 2022 training.

New Partner

Thank you Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) for your partnership!

FEATURED COURSES

Horse Judging Course

Learn more about horse judging basics through one of our new courses.

Horse Learning Lessons

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

Online Certifications

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

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Extinguishing Heat Stress for the Horse and Rider

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Stallion Behavior and Handling

Stallion Behavior and Handling

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Are All Supplements for Hores Safe?

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Why Forages?

Why Forages?

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Blanket Science: The story of really knowing if they work!

Dr. Michelle DeBoer, first time guest to the program, and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shares the data she has collected on the effects of blanketing on hay intake, body weight and hair length. We also discuss the age old question -...
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Musical Freestyle: The story of dancing with horses

In this episode we visit with, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, coach, trainer and choreographer for horses! We discuss musical freestyle or setting dressage to music. Horses of all levels can now compete in this fun toe tapping event, even the western horses. Ruth also shares how...
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Knowing Normal: The Story of practicing observation before you need it

Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, remind horse owners the importance of knowing normal data on your horse, and practicing your observation skills. They discuss health checks from head to tail. Plus we learn a fun word of...

Veterinary Behavior: The Story of when your horse needs more help

Dr. Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, a veterinary behavior service clinician, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains what exactly a behaviorist is, and when your horse may need to see one! Often associated more with companion animals,...

Showmanship Etiquette

Showmanship Etiquette: Part 1Showmanship Etiquette: Part 2Showmanship Etiquette: Part 3Related Resources View other Horse Instructional Videos

Horse Owner Survival Video Series

Horse Owner Survival: Emergency First AidHorse Owner Survival: Horse BehaviorHorse Owner Survival: Catching, Leading & Tying a HorseHorse Owner Survival:Grooming & Stall Maintenance,Horse Owner Survival: Feeding Horses,Related Resources View other Horse...

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.

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.”

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.