Agent Update

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Agent Update 2005 Equine Programming
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Department of Animal Food Sciences Horse
Program
Research Teaching Extension
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Horse Program
Located at Maine Chance farm 100 acres 80
horses Thoroughbreds Quarter
Horses Paints Dutch Warmblood
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Horse Program
Maine Chance farm Research Teaching Extension

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Research Activities
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Dr. Laurie Lawrence Graduate students Jennifer
Ringler Katie Bryan Cassils Technical
support Susan Hayes Jeff Stine Larry
Poole Free Help Kristen Janicki, Bob Coleman
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Areas of Study
Forages grazing preferences hay
preferences grazing tolerances fescue
toxicosis pasture intakes warm season grasses
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Areas of Study
Forages pasture management rotational
grazing maintenance BMPs
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Areas of Study
Broodmares minerals Ca,P selenium
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Areas of Study
Young Horses managing growth weaning
procedures feed management
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Areas of Study
Older Horses diet management
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Teaching
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Teaching
Drs Lawrence Coleman 7 courses 30 -55
students 70 of An Sci interest is horses
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Teaching
Courses Basic management Conformation
Anatomy Horse production Industry (Freshman
Seniors) NO RIDING
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Graduates horse owners breed associations feed
industry vet school vet techs insurance journa
lism transportation bloodstock
agents sales horse farm management extension
service
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Student Activities
Equestrian Team club sport 50 -60 members Hunt
Seat/Stock Seat lessons at private farms
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NCAA ?????
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Extension
Youth Kristen Janicki, Bob Coleman over 5500
participants Horse Contests Horse show Leader
Training
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Extension
Adult Coleman, Janicki Lawrence resource for
horse owners resource for agents Horse College
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Horse College
All horse breeds participate New audiences for
extension Varied levels of experience Seminar
format Schedule Curriculum
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Curriculum 4 5 nights Feeding Health
electives hoof care breeding facilities
selection tack and equipment forages
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Horse College
Support from Horseshoeing School Local
veterinarians Agents Other Specialists
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Future of Horse College
New topics Advanced curriculum Agent
involvement Master Horseman Field days
(Saturdays??) Electronic Delivery
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Equine Initiative
Why What has been done so far Expectations by
industry research extension teaching
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Developing a Feeding Program
Define the horses Feeds available Owner
expectations Construction
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The horse breed age size production
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Nutrient Requirements Based on Nutrient
Requirements of Horses 1989
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Estimating Body Weight Heart Girth Tapes Body
measurements Scale
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Owner Expectations Young Horses ADG Broodmare
s stage of production Performance
Horses level of work Maintenance
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Feeds To Use Forages DE Grains Commercial
feeds Protein supplements Alternative Feeds
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Protein sources for Horses
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Alternative Feeds for Horses
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Feeding Guidelines Feed intake 2 -2.5
body weight Forage Intake 1.5 or
greater Concentrate Intake as required 0
-1.5 Intakes Forage Concentrate
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Forages and Horses
Grazing Programs maintenance on pasture forage
stand persistence grazing preference
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Rotational Grazing
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Rotational Grazing
Example - 2.4 acres (renovated) - 2 mature
horses at maintenance (1630 lbs, 1230 lbs) -
3 paddocks (0.8 acres) - grazing started in
May - ended in November - 14 / 28 day
rotation - pastures mowed each rotation
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Rotational Grazing
Results grazed pasture for 180 days forage
available 6-8 in horses removed at 4-5 in
horses maintained weight BCS 4- 6 in of
forage left in November stopped due to wet
ground
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Rotational Grazing
Extend grazing season. Increased investments
in time equipment Need to move horses
based on forage. Need to consider local
conditions.
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Forages and Horses
Bermuda Grass maintain mature horses forage
stand persistence grazing preference
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Forages and Horses
Cool Season Grasses preferences affects of
intense grazing
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Forages and Horses
Observations selective grazers create lawns
roughs areas of socialization management
required rotation based on grass
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Horse Program
Variety of work being done Students are
interested in horses Opportunities endless
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