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Weanlings: Management and Care of Young Horses: The process of weaning foals and managing young horses after weaning can become a stressful and high maintenance process. With the correct management practices...; More...

Horses Learning Lessons: eXtension's team of horse experts have developed specialized lessons to provide the most complete information about horse care and management. Check them out...; More...

Disaster Preparedness Videos for Horse Owners: When an emergency or natural disaster occurs, horse owners must be prepared to take the necessary precautions. In some circumstances this requires evacuating...; More...

"Horse Sense" Youth Equine Farm Safety Course Now Available: Equine Farm Safety Training: Improving Safety For Youth Working on Horse Farms. Expand your knowledge of horse safety practices by taking this free online course...; More...

HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource: eXtension’s team of horse experts have developed a new resource for horse leaders working with youth. Check out the HALTER lesson today!; More...

Optimizing the Horse Industry Labor Force: Examine equine business hot topics, such liability, working with youth and volunteers, and farm safety practices in this free online training program.; More...

Protect Your Barn and Horses from Disease: Learn more about prevention, protection, and proactive ways of minimizing disease risk in your horse facility.; More...

Unwanted Horses: The American Horse Council estimates there are 9.2 million horses in the United States, and 1 percent to 1.5 percent of these horses are unwanted, roughly 92...; More...

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