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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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Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) Testing

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Publications

Publication

Outbreaks of equine herpesvirus can happen quickly. This guide helps horse owners understand how EHV spreads, how to spot early signs, and what actions help reduce exposure and protect others.

Publication

This manual explains how to evaluate horses in contests or as potential purchases.

Note: This is a paid downloadable publication.

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Senior horses with endocrine disease need different feeding strategies. This guide explains key nutritional differences between Cushing’s disease and metabolic syndrome to help owners support health and reduce complications.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

This course is designed for owners and breeding managers who want to learn the most efficient methods for breeding program success.

Program

This fun and educational opportunity serves to strengthen the foundation of horsemanship and develop advanced riding skills for youth and adults.

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The Texas 4-H Agriculture & Livestock Program provides a variety of unbiased resources for 4-H/FFA families, leaders and volunteers interested in youth livestock projects and agricultural advocacy.

Courses

Course

Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to herd health. This 1.5-hour self-paced course is designed to help horse owners and professionals identify, prevent, and manage common equine diseases. Covering both viral and bacterial infections, the course emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and effective biosecurity practices. By understanding how to spot and control these diseases, participants can reduce risks and ensure the well-being of their horses. Enroll today to protect your equine partners and enhance your knowledge.

Course

In this course, horse owners and managers will learn about important topics related to managing the broodmare and foal.

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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.

Equine Reproductive Management Short Course

The three-day course includes classroom sessions and hands-on laboratory activities covering a broad range of topics that are useful for horse owners in any segment of the breeding industry.

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  • Course

    Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to herd health. This 1.5-hour self-paced course is designed to help horse owners and professionals identify, prevent, and manage common equine diseases. Covering both viral and bacterial infections, the course emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and effective biosecurity practices. By understanding how to spot and control these diseases, participants can reduce risks and ensure the well-being of their horses. Enroll today to protect your equine partners and enhance your knowledge.

  • Course

    In this course, horse owners and managers will learn about important topics related to managing the broodmare and foal.

  • 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

    Outbreaks of equine herpesvirus can happen quickly. This guide helps horse owners understand how EHV spreads, how to spot early signs, and what actions help reduce exposure and protect others.

  • Course

    Get everything you need for the Equine Reproductive Management Short Course and the Mare and Foal Workshop in this bundle!

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