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Horses
MSU Extension’s focus on horses, ponies, donkeys and mules provides educational resources and activities for both youth and adult equine owners.
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My Horse University Program
My Horse University (MHU) was established in 2005 at MSU, the pioneer land-grant university with nationally ranked programs in equine science and management. MHU brings research and knowledge from world-renowned experts to online courses and products. MHU’s courses provide a comprehensive and convenient learning experience for horse enthusiasts throughout the world. Courses include:
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4-H Michigan Horse Judges
The 4-H Michigan Horse Judges course is a professional development resource for certified 4-H horse judges in Michigan. The course site includes links to recordings from past conferences and the annual exam.
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My Horse University Horse Nutrition
In this course you’ll learn about many aspects of horse nutrition, including anatomy, horse behavior, nutrients, nutritional requirements, feedstuffs, evaluating and balancing a ration, diseases affecting nutrition, and feeding management.
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Halter: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource
This series of lessons is designed to offer equine science information, student activities and techniques to foster positive youth development.
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Horse Health 101
In this certificate course you will learn skills such as identifying early signs of health problems, evaluating a horse’s health status on a daily and sometimes hourly basis and responding appropriately to emergency situations as they arise.
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My Horse University Summer Horse Care 101
The Michigan State University Extension Equine Team has put together a Summer Horse Care online course series and is offering it FREE of charge during 2020.
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Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training
This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.
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Feb 16
Virtual Horse Judging Camp
February 16, 2021 – February 25, 2021
An opportunity for youth and adults to prepare for competitive horse judging contests!
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Feb 1
2021 MSU Tollgate Farm 4-H Virtual Vet Science Interactive Week-Long Series
February 1, 2021 – February 5, 2021 Online
Spend time exploring the Tollgate barn and pastures virtually as you investigate veterinary science and animal medicine. Interactive real time sessions with MSU Extension Animal Science educators, Tollgate Farm staff, and visiting vets.
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Apr 1
4-H Ride Across the State Challenge
April 1, 2021 – May 14, 2021
Join us for this all new event where you track your miles ridden on horseback for an opportunity to win prizes!
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May 1
4-H Equine Communications Contest
May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021
Join us beginning in April for public speaking and demonstration contests all held virtually on Facebook!
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Apr 10
4-H Horse Judging Contest
April 10, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM Virtual
Michigan's state-level 4-H horse judging contest!
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Nov 9
CANCELED-MSU Tollgate Farm Fall Virtual Vet Science Interactive Week-long Series
November 9, 2020 – November 12, 2020 Online
Explore veterinary science through interactive sessions as you visit Tollgate Farm virtually to learn about livestock and companion animals through STEM challenges & learning!
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Apr 11
4-H Hippology Contest
April 11, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM Virtually
Michigan's state-level 4-H Hippology contest. Contest will be held virtually.
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Oct 30
OPEN YOUTH/ADULT HALLOWEEN HORSE SHOW
October 30, 2021 9:00AM – 5:00PM Gates open at 7:00 a.m.. Show starts at 9:00 a.m. Oceana County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420
Halloween Open Youth/Adult Horse Show
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Horses and Sheriff's Posse
Published on November 24, 2020
Horses are a special part of many farms in America, and they are still used as part of a mounted division of many sheriff’s departments. This video explains some of the basics of horses and how they are cared for.
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Animal Based Enterprises
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).
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Philip Kaatz
Field Crops Educator
kaatz@msu.edu
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Taylor Fabus
4-H Horse and Pony Extension Educator
tenlenta@msu.edu
517-353-1748
