MSU Extension Horses

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  A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

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  Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony Project Show Rules & Regulations

  Published on April 22, 2022
  This is the 2022 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the State 4-H Horse Show and recommended for use at all 4-H horse shows in Michigan.

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  Hillsdale County Horse and Pony Project Book

  Published on December 6, 2021
  Properly kept records will give you a clear picture of what you have done in your horse project work. Keep this record as part of your 4-H project and activities.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Planning

  Published on May 11, 2021
  A guide to planning for manure management at fairs and expos: #1 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Hauling, Spreading, and Composting

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Whether you are moving manure directly to a storage facility, transferring manure to a field for temporary stockpile, composting or applying manure, details matter: #3 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Storage

  Published on May 11, 2021
  A guide to developing manure storage at fairs and expos: #2 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Emergency Spill Response

  Published on May 11, 2021
  A guide to planning for manure spill response at fairs and expos: #4 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Horse Manure Management Plans

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Overwhelmed by horse manure? If you answered yes to this question, it may be time to reevaluate your current management practices.

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  Supporting the Animal Agriculture Industry in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2020
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.

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  Basic horse handling practices for first responders

  Published on November 5, 2019
  A tip sheet for basic safe handling practices of horses for first responders.