In 2014, 14 foals owned by Iowa State University were born during the AnS 332 Equine course. The foals have grown up on campus and interacted with students as the primary model for learning in both AnS 317A (Behavior and Training of the Weanling) and most recently AnS 317B (Behavior and Training of The Yearling). More Information

Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is a 22-week internship with a spring and fall session. I did the fall session which is the yearling sales-prep/breaking and training. This is a very hands-on internship allowing one to get a lot of handling experience. During my time in Kentucky I learned how to prepare yearlings for the sales including everything feeding the proper diet, proper grooming, and daily exercise routines. After the sales the breaking of yearlings begins. This is great for those who enjoy riding or would like to learn how to ride thoroughbreds. I rode in a galloping saddle for the first time ever while on my intern ship. I came to this program with no thoroughbred background, but one is able to pick up quickly because of all the exposure one gets to the industry. I chose to apply for this internship because I was unsure of what I could do with an Animal Science degree. After this program I saw there is a plethora of careers to chose from that allow me to do what I enjoy, which is being around horses. I would highly recommend this to others with the same interest

AMES, Iowa - People from 21 states have completed the Iowa Master Equine Manager Program during its decade of existence. The online equine educational course - one of the few in the nation - is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to provide professional certification and a comprehensive knowledge of horses to those involved in their care More Information

owa 4-H sent a team of three to compete in the horse judging contest at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH on October 14, 2015. This team consisted of Audrey Lester (17, Solon), Erika Law (17, Iowa City), and Gabrielle Marty (14, Solon). The girls earned their right to compete at Congress during

Erika Law_ Gabrielle Marty_ and Audrey Lester

the state-wide contest at the Equine Extravaganza held at Ellsworth College in May 2015. Audrey, Erika, and Gabrielle have been preparing for competition on a weekly basis for two years with coaches Kathy Brenneman and Kristin Fuhrmann (bo

Kathy Brenneman in on the far left_ Audrey Lester_ Millie Fuhrmann _mascot and on the prep team_current MidWest Horse Fair Horse Judging Champion for the Tiny Tot Division_ age_ 6__ Erika Law_ Gabrielle Marty_ and Kristin Fuhrmann

th of Riverside) as a part of the Corridor Competitive Equine group. They judged 11 classes of high quality horses (both performance and halter) and gave 4 sets of oral reasons. At the awards ceremony on October 15th, the Iowa representatives became nationally ranked, having earned 10th place halter team, 9th place performance team, and 8th place overall. The judging competition consisted of 30 teams and 110 individual competitors who each earned their right to participate.

Chris Cox, Dan James, Farrah Green, Indalecio Macedo, Heidi McLaughlin, and Charros el Carrotero are the main clinicians. Wright Rodeo will be Friday,Saturday and now Sunday. Free pony rides and wagon rides, drill teams, colt starting challenge and mounted shooters.
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The plaintiffs' daughter was a 17-year old equestrian competitor and the defendant was her coach/trainer.  The parties had executed a liability release form in which the daughter agreed to release the defendant from liability except for damages caused by the defendant's "direct, willful and wanton negligence."  During a competition, the daughter's horse struck a hurdle which caused the daughter to fall with the horse then falling on the daughter resulting in the daughter's death. More Information