Horses
Texas is home to more than 1 million horses, which accounts for nearly 15% of all horses nationwide. As a result, we provide online courses, publications, apps, programs, events and workshops related to horses and equine science, covering information useful for beginners and seasoned horse enthusiasts alike.
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- Course
In this course, horse owners and managers will learn about important topics related to managing the broodmare and foal.
- Publication
This 4-page fact sheet provides best practices to consider when making nutritional decisions that are both beneficial to the horse and sustainable for management.
- Publication
This manual explains how to evaluate horses in contests or as potential purchases.
Note: This is a paid downloadable publication. - Course
This course is designed for youth and collegiate horse judging team members, their coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about horse judging. Learning objectives include understanding the rules for each class, applying the judging guidelines to each class, and learning to articulate placings during oral reasons.
- Publication
Permanently identifying horses can deter theft and help prove ownership. This publication discusses hot-iron branding, freeze branding, electronic identification, lip tattoos, and using photographs, illustrations, parentage verification, and brand registration to aid in identifying horses. (4 pages)