The University of Minnesota and Equine Extension remains open
Sun 6/30/2013
Despite the MN state shutdown, the University of Minnesota, and Equine Extension, remains open. If you have questions about horse care, contact the Farm Information Line at 800-232-9077 or [email protected]. To reserve the Equine Center for your next event or for a tour, contact Kelly at 612-309-5797 or [email protected], and to schedule an appointment at the Equine Center, contact 612-625-6700 or [email protected].
We have several educational opportunities coming up in July and August, including:
Quarterly Lunch and Learn Webinar (In partnership with MHU and MSU)
Advances in Equine Genetics
Presented by Molly McCue, PhD, DMV
July 20th, 2011 at noon (central time)
The webinar is free, but registration is required: www.myhorseuniversity.com/node/550
Horse Forage and Field Day
August 17th, 2011
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Leatherdale Equine Center
St. Paul, MN
Cost: $10 per person
Online registration available at www.regonline.com/HorseForage
Research updates, plant ID, and equine grazing preference (agenda attached)
We are continuing to schedule farms for our Equine Pasture Management Program, but the deadline for registration is fast approaching (September 15). If you have questions, please contact Jennifer at [email protected] or visit www.regonline.com/EquinePasture to register online. We are limiting the program to 40 farms, ideally located in central and eastern MN and western WI.
Finally, join the University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program on Facebook for Forage Mondays, Tip of the Week Wednesdays and Career Fridays. Check out upcoming events and other timely information. Search "University of Minnesota Extension Horse Team" and become a fan. Our 700th fan will receive a free copy of our award winning poisonous plant book "Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses in the North Central United States".
Additional information can be found on the University of Minnesota Horse Website (www.extension.umn.edu/horse), including an option to change your e-mail address or subscribe/unsubscribe from the newsletter. To unsubscribe via e-mail, send an email to [email protected] with a blank subject line and in the body of the message state "UNSUBSCRIBE from Horse Extension List". To subscribe via e-mail, send an email to [email protected] with a blank subject line and in the body of the message state "SUBSCRIBE to Horse Extension List" and include your first and last name. Please do not reply to this message; messages are sent to an unmonitored mailbox. If you need to contact a University of Minnesota Horse Team Member, please visit the website for contact information (www.extension.umn.edu/horse).
Thank you.
Krishona
Krishona Martinson, PhD
Equine Extension Specialist
University of Minnesota
Department of Animal Science
305 Haecker Hall
1364 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Office Phone: 612-625-6776
Office Location: 155C Haecker Hall
Contact/Location
Jan Williams
St. Paul, MN
612-624-6228