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ArticlesHow to Make Rotational Grazing Work on Your Horse Farm
Rotational grazing can provide more feed for your horses than continuous grazing, but only if you know how to do it right. -
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ArticlesBasic Pasture Management for the Equine Owner
Proper pasture management leads to high quality, productive pastures that can supply excellent nutrition for horses. -
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Inadequate ventilation is the most common mistake made in modern horse facilities. The objective of ventilation is to get fresh air to the horse.
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Online CoursesControlling Parasite Resistance on Your Equine Farm
Sections 7Length 7 hoursTraditional deworming methods are not effective and may promote parasite resistance. Learn whole-farm methods to control parasites without inducing resistance.$99.00
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ArticlesPasture Evaluation: Equine Pasture Evaluation Disc
The Penn State Equine Pasture Evaluation Disc (EPED) can be used to document the concentration of weeds and desirable plants in pastures. - Articles
Fire Safety in Horse Stables
Fire damage to horse stables can be minimized or prevented through building techniques, fire detection, and management practices.
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The US equine industry contributes to the economy in a crucial way. Horse farming brings its own set of rewards and requires a certain amount of time, money and education. Nevertheless, running a horse farm is a worthwhile experience whether you’re in Pennsylvania or any other US state.
Owning and Caring for Horses
Raising horses comes with its own set of unique challenges, and there are certain basic needs you have to address as a horse farm owner.
Anyone looking to explore the equestrian niche, or those who already run an equine barn, need to be able to provide adequate and appropriate care. Knowing where to look for that information can be challenging when there’s so much available. Here at Penn State Extension, we want to provide a one-stop-shop for both professional and amateur horse owners.
Knowing what to do when a horse falls ill or becomes injured is crucial. A certain amount of company for the equines in your care is also of the utmost importance. You’ll also be given the tools you need to be able to provide adequate and appropriate exercise, feed and shelter.
Equine Farm Management
Whether you’re a horse owner, interested in raising horses, owner of a horse farm, or have a more general interest in the equine industry, there are plenty of resources to help you here at Penn State Extension. We have workshops, articles, videos, webinars, presentations, conferences, and much more.
The equine industry is made up of a wide selection of horse raising devotees, each running or responsible for their own horse farming establishments. We’re able to provide tailor-made advice whether you’re the owner of a horse boarding stable, horse breeding farm, or performance-horse facility.
Key subjects to learn about include rotational grazing, pasture renovation, weed and toxic plant management, fencing stream corridors, managing water flow, planning a horse boarding operation and much more.
If you’re a new horse farming owner, the Equine Environmental Stewardship short course will give you all the tools you need. Learn about pasture management, soil fertility, and manure in an environmentally friendly manner. Instruction is provided by way of lectures, activities, and hands-on, in-field activities.
