The horse's hoof relies on a "pumping mechanism" to return venous blood to the heart, as there are no muscles in the lower leg to perform this function. When the hoof bears weight, the plantar cushion…
The hoof relies on a mechanical pumping mechanism, not muscles, to return venous blood to the heart, as there are no muscles in the lower leg. When the horse bears weight, the plantar cushion and coff…
According to a podcast episode featuring equine experts from Oklahoma State University, the University of Minnesota, and Rutgers University, the decision to blanket a horse depends on several factors,…
The article discusses forage substitutes for horses, listing hay cubes as the best alternative, made from compressed long-stem hay and sometimes formulated as a complete diet. It also describes comple…
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The HALTER Level One course is an online program for adult volunteers and others interested in equine science and positive youth development in the horse industry. It covers safe horse handling, behav…
The HALTER Level Two course is a self-paced online program for adult volunteers and equine enthusiasts, focusing on safe horse handling, basic care, and using horses to promote positive youth developm…
The HALTER Level Three course is part of a four-course series designed for adult volunteers and equine enthusiasts to learn about horse science and positive youth development. The course covers safe h…
The Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Program is a series of progressive online courses designed for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry, covering equ…
The HALTER Level Four course is part of a four-part series designed for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry, covering topics like the benefits of horses for youth and career oppo…
The HALTER Program offers a progressive series of online lessons focused on equine science and positive youth development. It encourages participant interaction through a Positive Youth Development Fo…
The article introduces the leadership team and key members of Extension Horses, Inc., a group of equine extension specialists and educators from various U.S. universities. It details their professiona…