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Below is new and updated information from Iowa State University Equine Science. If you have questions or comments about this message or the content listed herein, please contact me.
Peggy Miller Auwerda
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Horse Specialist
E-mail: peggy@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-5260
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Master Equine Manager Online Training
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 The Master Equine Manager E-Learning Certificate Program provides horse owners and enthusiasts with a comprehensive educational program that teaches the science of horse management. The program combines focused learning opportunities with a hands-on practical evaluation. The learning modules include
- Welfare of Horses: Understanding Horse Behavior, Facilities and Equipment, Equine Quality Assurance
- Horse Nutrition: Forages for Horses, Feeds and Feeding
- Horse Health: Equine Emergency Treatment, Vaccinations for Horses, Understanding Horse Parasites, and Hoof Care
- Selection of Horses: Conformation and Evaluation, Unsoundness's and Blemishes
Participants have access to each module 24/7 allowing a person to complete the online portion anytime. Materials include video recordings, power point presentations, learning resources, and written assessments. The practical evaluation will consist of an educational and evaluation component at the chosen location. For adults and juniors and seniors in high school Practical Evaluation Sites - Iowa State University, University of Connecticut, University of Nebraska For More Information and Registration
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Meet Diane Ellis
Master Equine Manager Graduate
The Master Equine Manager training began in 2005. Since then, scores of MEM graduates from all over the country continue to stay connected and periodically Grazing News features one of them. This month's featured MEM grad is Diane Ellis from Knoxville, Iowa.
 Diane Ellis, a 2007 Master Equine Manager graduate, has owned and ridden horses since she was a small child. It was a family hobby and was just what they did as a family. Her grandfather and mother were well known for their equestrian abilities and later her dad became a well versed "mule skinner". As Diane note, "Once the horses get in your head and heart it is almost impossible to get them out." Caring for and riding horses is one of the best therapies for her. Although she doesn't have as much time as she would like to ride, she still relies on it for stress relief. She loves trail riding and goes to local riding parks whenever she can. She also makes an annual trip to Missouri.
Her best friend - and best horse - is her 22 year old paint gelding named Paint. She raised him from a weanling and uses him to do one of the things she enjoys most - giving riding lessons to young beginners. Paint is good at teaching a beginner soft hands since he does not appreciate having a rider yank on his bit. Diane finds it so rewarding to be able to share her passion with children and adults who have always wanted to ride and be comfortable with horses. One of her dreams is to be able to provide horse riding lessons to people and children with disabilities.
Diane was very pleased to participate in the Master Equine Program. She says, "It gave me a great deal of knowledge and I just enjoyed being with other horse people. I would certainly recommend the training. There are always new things to learn when you are around horses." She continues to keep current by attending a variety of sessions at the annual Iowa Horse Fair.
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New Student Learning Center gives Iowa State Competitive Edge
 The newest addition to Iowa State's campus, the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, isn't just a dirt arena for rodeos and cattle auctions. It is capable of much more.
In May 2013, construction began on the Hansen facility. Built using donations made to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the project cost more than $7 million
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2013 Annual Review of the ISU Horse Program
The Department of Animal Science equine program provides the highest quality active learning environment that promotes life-long learning in both career and life skills for students. Courses accommodate the range of experiences by incorporating the science with the "hands-on" activity. In addition the equine community is served through extension and outreach activities. Continue Reading |
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News from ISU Horse Farm
 The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University welcomes two new thoroughbred stallions to campus bringing the total stallion roster to three. Both new stallions have breeding that is unique in Iowa giving mare owners who want to breed their mares in the state two new options for nicking. Stallions include Shore Breeze, Newport and Canaveral. More Information
First foal of 2014 has arrived on January 18th.
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2013 Iowa Thoroughbred Champion - 2-year-old filly -
Iowa Sorority winner Haforuhaforme, who is unbeaten in two starts was bred by Iowa State University. Congratulations to the owners Sandra Rasmussen and Linda Juckette.
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Congratulations Story County Hippology Team
The Story County Hippology Team of Emily Miller, Kiki Kramer, Katherine Hodge and Caitlin Dewell for there OUTSTANDING accomplishments at the National Western Horse Classic.
1) 4th Place Hippology Team Overall with 13 states participating in Hippology
2) 1st Place Team: Horse Judging
3) 5th Place Team: Slides
4) 6th Place Team: Stations
5) 6th Place Team: Team Problems
And finally out of 34 states and Canada participating, the Iowa Teams ranked 9th overall!!! WOW - What a great competition at the Horse Classic!!
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Wanting Something to Do This Weekend?
Horsin Around 2014
February 8th & 9th
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Revolutionizing Youth Record-Keeping
The American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Youth Association will make a big announcement at 11 a.m. CST on February 3 via live Web stream at www.aqha.com/youth. Mark your calendar to be sure you are among the first to know about exciting news that will positively affect the youth of our industry.
This announcement will answer the industry's concerns about offering affordable and inclusive ways for youth to record their horse activity - regardless of breed, type of involvement or digital device.
AQHA and a group of advisers comprising the American Youth Horse Council, Certified Horsemanship Association, The United States Pony Club, Inc. and members of extension equine specialists have been working together since early 2012 reviewing research, raising funds and targeting necessary age-appropriate markets to make the horse and horse activities more available, accessible and affordable to today's fast-paced and digital family lifestyle.
AQHA news and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information, follow @AQHAnews on Twitter, wa8tch the AQHA Newscast and visit www.aqha.com/news
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Attention Horse Organizations
 Iowa Horse Council would like to invite you to send a Jr & Sr Cowgirl Queen, Special Cowgirl Queen and/or Princess to the 2014 Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest. The Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest will be on Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. I am sending you an attachment with the entry forms for Jr & Sr Cowgirl Queen, Special Cowgirl Queen, and Princess Parade. The entry deadline is February 20. The Princess Parade will be at approximately 3:00 p.m. and is strictly a presentation, not a contest. Please read the attached information designated for each contest and presentation which will give you rules and guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 641-891-8377 or email me a turner@iowatelecom.net.
Iowa Horse Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest Entry Form
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2014 American Youth Horse Council Symposium
March 21-23, 2014 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Do you love horses? Do you want to learn more about them and get better both in the saddle and out? The American Youth Horse Council offers a conference each year that moves around the United States. The next conference it is coming as close to us as it ever gets! Make plans to attend now! They are even planning a demonstration with Icelandic horses!
The event will feature many nationally and internationally respected teachers and clinicians from across the United States.
Join the nation's most diverse group of horse oriented youth leaders, representing breed associations, equine sports organizations, cooperative extensions, universities, 4-H, U.S. Pony Club, National High School Rodeo, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and more. Learn and share about what is happening in the youth equine industry through workshops, discussions, live horse demonstrations and networking.
Two pre-conference tours will be offered that will highlight the equestrian activity that abounds in Minnesota. Tours include visits to Cedar Ridge Arabians, Sky Rock Farms and the Leatherdale Equine Center.
For more information go to: http://ayhc.com/Symposium.html
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If you are a user of eXtension Horses, we are extremely interested in your feedback. However, if you have not yet used this site, please take a few minutes and introduce yourself to it. We think you will find it very valuable!
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Ask the Vet by AAEP
Question: We all know that blanketing a horse in the winter is a difficult decision sometimes, especially if it is a mare in foal. Is this a safe option? Also, a blanket flattens the winter coat. What I\'ve never seen answered is how long does the coat take to "fluff" back up?
 Answer: There is no exact answer to how long it will take for the hair coat to "fluff" out after blanketing. Hair coat during the winter months is largely determined by length of daylight and ambient temperature. Other factors include grooming practices, breed, some medical conditions and some medications. It is safe to blanket a broodmare but advised to remove the blanket when close to foaling. A horse that is blanketed daily when the temperature is below 40 degrees and is groomed daily can take 2 to 4 weeks to "fluff out". If you only blanket intermittently, say only when a freeze is expected, then the hair coat will stay dense. In southern climates, where I am, broodmares are generally not blanketed. In harsher northern climates, many broodmares are blanketed daily and moved into a warm enclosed foaling stall 2 to 4 weeks prior to delivery and the blanket is removed. I have seen mares foal with a blanket on, but this is not recommended as limbs can become entangled in the straps and it can be more difficult for the foal to nurse, not to mention trapping its neck in the straps. Hope this helps. Mark Haugland, DVM, DACVS, The Woodlands, Texas
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American Farm Bureau Foundation Releases New Education Game
 The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational game entitled "The Great Seed Search" that gives learners the opportunity to experience the global nature of the agriculture industry.
In this simulation game, players enter coordinates and pilot a plane around the world collecting important seeds. Through challenges in the game, players learn about other cultures, geography and agricultural products. The game and supporting educational resources can be found at http://www.myamericanfarm.org/games/great_seed_search/.
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Iowa Horse Jamboree
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Jeff & Deb Hansen Ag Student Learning Center Events Demonstration Public Speaking Hippology Quiz Bowl Horseless Horse Clothes/Crafts/Woodworking Creative Writing Digital Storytelling Drawing Painting Photography Poster Scrapbooking Model Horse Show Rules and Regulations
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Hay Price Update
 These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. Continue Reading
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New Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations at Iowa State
On Jan. 16 Iowa State University announced the creation of the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR), under the direction of Michael Crum. This new office brings together the university's economic development and company assistance programs. Beginning immediately, the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is moving from ISU Extension and Outreach to EDIR.
ISU Extension and Outreach has great respect for CIRAS staff and the work they do to advance companies throughout Iowa. The partnerships CIRAS builds with manufacturing, construction, IT, service, and other companies are critically important to the growth and prosperity of local communities across the state. We look forward to continued collaboration with CIRAS. For more information about CIRAS and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations, please contact Michael Crum at mcrum@iastate.edu or 515-294-8105. Also, please see the article in Inside Iowa State.
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Mathis v. Comr., T.C. Memo. 2013-294(petitioners, a married couple, operated cutting horse training business including breeding activities intended to produce horses that could compete in for-pay events; losses sustained in first five years and trainers quit; business emphasis shifted to breeding rather than training; written business plan utilized and records maintained and operation conducted in business-like manner; cumulative losses exceeding $8 million sustained from 1996-2008 ($3 million of which occurred in 2006-2008); IRS took position that losses not deductible on basis that activity was a hobby, resulting in tax liability of $1.2 million for 2006-2008 and additional 20 percent penalty; court agreed with IRS determination primarily on basis of history of sustained losses; while business conducted in business-like manner, no experts consulted, substantial personal and recreational aspects of activity present, expectation of appreciation related to investment nature and not business activity, no history of success in similar ventures).
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