By Scout Nelson
Horse owners, stable managers, and equine enthusiasts can gain valuable insights through an upcoming webinar series focused on managing horses in northern climates. The sessions, hosted by experts, will take place at noon on March 12, 19, and 26.
Key topics will include breeding management of mares in cold regions, foaling care, and strategies for maintaining horses on small acreages. The series aims to equip participants with practical knowledge to improve horse breeding, foaling, and facility management.
Experts emphasize the challenges of northern climates, including extreme cold, freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, and limited land availability. By understanding these conditions, horse owners can implement effective strategies to enhance animal well-being and facility upkeep.
“The goal of these webinars is to empower our equine owners in North Dakota to confidently apply what we share to their breeding and foaling experience as well as management of facilities and small land bases,” said Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center.
“Northern climates present unique management situations for our animals, land and facilities," said Paige Brummund, NDSU Extension's agriculture and natural resources agent in Ward County. “We experience extreme cold, mud, freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, drought and sometimes a lack of available land. Understanding various animal and facility management strategies when it comes needs and comforts of our horses can lead to a more pleasurable ownership experience.”
The webinars will be led by experienced professionals in equine care and management. Those interested in attending can register online at ndsu.ag/horsewebinar25.
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