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March 2015
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Grazing News 
Iowa State University
Equine Science Newsletter
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 The Horse Facilities Handbook is filled with excellent facts about building and/or renovating facilities for all phases of equine breeding, care and control.
Topics include: Site planning, Design & construction of stables, paddocks, and other outdoor and indoor facilities, Manure management, Storage, Fencing, Utilities and Fire protection. |
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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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4-H & Youth Equine Extravaganza
May 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Friday May 1st
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| Horse Quiz Bowl
| Check-in 4:30 PM
Contest Starts 5:15 PM
| Saturday May 2nd
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| Senior Hippology
| Check-in 8:00 AM
Contest Starts 8:45 AM
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HORSELESS HORSE
Clothes/Crafts/Woodworking
Digital Storytelling
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Poster
Woodworking
Scrapbooking
| Check-in 8:00 AM
Contest Starts 9:00 AM
| Junior Individual & Team Demonstrations; Public Speaking
| Check-in 9:00 AM
Contest Starts 9:30 AM
| Junior Hippology
| Check-in 12:45 PM
Contest Starts 1:15 PM
| Senior Individual & Team Demonstrations; Public Speaking
| Check-in 1:00 PM
Contest Starts 1:30 PM
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HORSE CLINICS
Showmanship & Horsemanship for Juniors & Seniors
| Clinician - Julie Burchett
| Sunday May 3rd
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| Horse Judging
| Check-in 8:00 AM
Contest Starts 8:45 AM
| Model Horse Show
| Check-in 9:00 AM
Contest Starts 9:30 AM
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Information and Registration
Would you like to help or sponsor part of the program? Contact Dr. Auwerda
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Youth Tack Swap @ Extravaganza
 A tack swap will be held at the extravaganza for youth, youth clubs, county group, etc. Vendors are also welcome. For More Information
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week Is March 22-28
AMES, Iowa - During March 22-28, 2015, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will celebrate the land-grant mission of putting the university's research and resources to work throughout the state of Iowa.
Iowa's 100 county extension offices will host activities throughout the week demonstrating how ISU Extension and Outreach is everywhere for Iowans as their lifelong partner. Iowans may contact their ISU Extension and Outreach county office for details about local events. Continue Reading
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2015 ISU Animal Industry Report
The 2015 annual report describes research activities that impact animal agriculture industries in Iowa is available. This report combines research reports from faculty associated with various departments on campus. Included in the report are updates on teaching and extension activities in the equine program.
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Iowa Horse Fair
April 10th-12th
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National Horse News & Articles
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Interactive Horse Disease Map
Are you interested in learning about what equine diseases are present in your area? Sign up for the outbreak alerts sponsored by Merial. |
E-Learning Master Equine Manager Certificate
New and Improved Format
Receive the Master Equine Manager E-Learning Certificate by completing the comprehensive online program.
The hands-on evaluation is not required now but optional workshops will be available for anyone who is in the program.
The E-Learning Program provides horse owners and enthusiasts with a comprehensive educational program that teaches the science of horse management. Topics covered include:
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 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
Try a lesson on Feeding a Horse
Take the course anytime, anywhere.
 Materials include video recordings, learning lessons, and activities.
Practical hands-on activities are optional, offered at Iowa State University, University of Connecticut and the University of Nebraska.
Spring locations
Iowa State University
| TBA based on your availability
| University of Connecticut
| May 14th or 15th
| University of Nebraska
| TBA based on your availability
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For adults and juniors and seniors in high school
Now approved by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) and Certified Horsemanship Association - Certified Riding Instructors for CE credit for re-certification
More Information and Registration
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Horse Judging Learning Opportunity
AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE COURSE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS A CONCISE PLAN AND FORMAT FOR TEACHING COMPETITIVE HORSE JUDGING. This innovative course will be taught by Paul Rogers and Aaron Callahan. It is intended as an introduction to coaching evaluation and oral reasons and will establish a foundation that can be built upon regardless of the level of competition for which you are preparing. The format will enable you to take materials and coursework directly to your students each week. and return the next week for a new lesson and plan. Let your students be guided by a proven system for success. For registration info: judgingvideos@gmail.com
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American Horse Publications Survey
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Horse Body Condition Score App
 HorseBCS is a new mobile application created by eXtension-Horses, the University of Nebraska and Purdue University that gives horse enthusiasts a fun and easy way monitor and record their horse's body condition score. www.tinyurl.com/horsebcsapp
The app, allows you to take a photo of the horse, record its body condition for each of the major points, and then save the photo, stamped with the horse's name, date and location. If you aren't familiar with body condition scoring, there are videos and photos to teach you how to condition score your horse.
The tool is great for any horse owner, but especially for those who want to be able to track the condition of their horses. Commercial stables can use this to document the condition of horses in their care, volunteers working with 4-H youth can use it to help their members learn to evaluate their own horses, and people in law enforcement who may be called out on horse neglect cases can use it to accurately and consistently record the condition of horses they see.
The app is a must-own for any horse owner, and is available for $1.99 at the IOS/Apple store/iTunes and Android/Google Play, just search HorseBCS.
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Preparing to be a Professional Judge
NEW from eXtension Horse
 Have you ever wanted to become a professional horse show judge or be more competitive in the show ring? The course "How to Be a Professional Horse Show Judge" gives you insight on what you need to know about horses in the show ring. It walks you through possible classes you could see at a horse show, from conformation to cattle classes and showmanship to jumping. This course will help you understand what the judge is looking for, or what you would need to know to be that judge standing in center ring! For More Information
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Children, Horses, and Liability: The Law Might Surprise You
A boarder brings her curious and rambunctious 4 year-old son, Henry, to the stable, but he slips away when she enters the tack room, despite her command to stay put, and wanders over to a nearby stall. He opens the stall door, allowing a yearling inside to run loose. The yearling gallops into the road, collides with a car, and motorists are injured. They sue the stable.
Before Sarah, 15 years old, takes a riding lesson, the instructor requires her parent to sign a liability release. Minutes later, Sarah falls off during the lesson and is injured. She sues the instructor.
Misunderstandings and myths abound when it comes to liabilities involving children. Make sure to separate fact from fiction. Continue Reading
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AAEP Ask the Vet
Does a horse ever get over a stifle?
Stifle injuries in the horse range from minor to very severe. If your horse is locking its patella, the prognosis is very good with proper treatment. If your horse has ruptured ligaments or a torn meniscus, the prognosis is more guarded and will likely require surgery. OCD cysts of the stifle can be successfully treated if there is no arthritis present. Arthritis of the stifle has a poor prognosis for athletic soundness.
Your veterinarian will be able to determine the type of injury and prognosis. Manuel Himenes, DVM, Kailua, HI AAEP
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