Horses

OSU Horse Program

The horse program provides a variety of teachings, research and resources for the equine industry.

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Composting System for Small Horse Farms

The basics and benefits of using horse manure as a compost in gardens.

Composting Fertilization Horses Livestock Soil Waste Management

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Rations for Horses: Nutrients, Feedstuffs and Safety

The factors that influence a nutritional basis for decision making in feed selection for horses.

Horses Livestock Health Disease And Nutrition Livestock Nutrition Livestock

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Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses

A guide for inexperienced horse riders in understanding the different bit types and knowing which one to use so that they may achieve their riding goals.

Horses Livestock

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Recordkeeping for Horse Breeding Activities

A guide to creating efficient maternal records through the breeding process and efficient paternal records for accurate evaluations of breeding horses.

Budgets And Recordkeeping Business Planning And Management Farm And Ranch Finances Horses Livestock Genetics And Reproduction Livestock Reproduction Livestock

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Use of By Product and Nontraditional Feeds for Horses

The different types of by-products and nontraditional feedstuffs available and safe for horse feeds.

Horses Livestock

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Feeding Management of the Equine

How to provide a ration with balanced nutrition that maximizes nutrient utilization while lessening the occurrence of digestive disorders in horses.

Horses Livestock Health Disease And Nutrition Livestock Nutrition Livestock

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A Pictorial Guide to Back Plaiting a Lead Rope

A step by step instruction guide on how to back plait a lead rope.