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 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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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.
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Gain exclusive full access to the recordings from all three days of the 2021 short course! The Texas A&M Equine Reproductive Management Short Course is designed for owners and breeding managers who want to learn the most efficient methods for ensuring the success of their breeding programs.
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A thorough online course, Training a Stallion to Collect on the Phantom, is intended for professionals, horse owners, and breeders who want to improve their abilities in teaching stallions to collect on the phantom.
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Looking to breed your horses with artificial insemination (AI)? Our expert guide takes you step-by-step through the entire process. Learn the basics of AI and the physiology of a mare’s estrous cycle. Make horse breeding safer and healthier—download now!
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This factsheet helps horse owners understand the dynamics of sandy soils and adapting management strategies accordingly, so that they may maintain both pasture productivity and horse well-being.
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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.
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This factsheet covers how to identify potential hyperinsulinema in horses and how to manage the condition.
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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)
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Horse owners can take steps in the management and care of horses, facilities, and equipment to minimize the risk of theft. This publication explains 15 ways to prevent horse theft. (4 Pages)
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Freeze branding of horses has many advantages. It is safe, economical, simple to do, and relatively painless. It can be done on horses of any age and does not damage the horse's hide. This publication gives complete, step-by-step instructions for freeze branding as well as information on branding systems and sites. (4 Pages)