Released November 21, 2011

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Winter can be tough on some horses, depending on the age of the animal or the climate in which it lives. Sheltering, blanketing and feeding requirements and access to unfrozen water are factors to evaluate when preparing for the winter months.

Join My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest for a free live webcast at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and take the guesswork out of winter care and feeding. Dr. Carey Williams, associate professor and the equine Extension specialist at Rutgers University, will present “Winter Care and Feeding for Your Horse.” Williams will cover the key factors to consider to maintain the health and well-being of your horse throughout the winter months. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get expert advice from Williams.

Participants can register online for the webcast at https://noncredit.msu.edu/listSections.action?catalogid=3&offeringid=644. For those who are unable to attend the live presentation, webcasts are also recorded and available for viewing online at no cost. Other resources offered by My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest include a free monthly e-newsletter and social networks on Facebook and Twitter.

My Horse University is a national online horse management program for horse enthusiasts. It’s based at Michigan State University, one of the top U.S. universities in equine science and management. Founded by the MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Extension and MSU Global, this program offers equine education courses and resources that can be tailored to achieve horse management goals. For more information, visit http://www.myhorseuniversity.com.

An interactive learning environment, eXtension HorseQuest delivers the most-researched knowledge from land-grant universities across America. eXtension connects people who need information with those who can best provide it — experts who know their subject matter inside and out. Get online answers to your equine-related questions, locate horse events in your area, watch instructional videos, take short courses and participate in webcasts with equine experts across the nation. For more information, visit http://www.extension.org/horses.

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Michigan State University

Source: Christine Skelly, 810-338-8200

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