Health & Education
We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.
For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.
Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.
Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.
Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!
Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.
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"Why is the Mule the Most Important Member of the Horse Family?" presented by Dr. Doug Antczak, recorded Feb. 21, 2023 via Zoom.
The Mule is a hybrid animal produced by a mating between two separate species, the horse and donkey. Mules have a long history of contributions to human society as a remarkable beast of burden and source of animal power. Less well known are the many ways in which the study of mules has advanced scientific thought and our understanding of fundamental biological principles. This seminar will introduce you to the wonderful and fascinating world of mules.
Doug Antczak, VMD, PhD, is the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine at the Baker Institute for Animal Health. Antczak graduated from Cornell University with a BA in biology in 1969, before receiving his VMD from University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He then completed a PhD in immunology at the University of Cambridge in 1978. At Cornell, Doug Antczak’s research program is focused on the health of horses, a passion of his from an early age. Through the Baker Institute’s Equine Genetics Center, the Antczak laboratory group has a long history of advancing basic knowledge and applying that knowledge in equine genetics, immunology and reproduction. Among other important projects, Dr. Antczak’s genetic selection and breeding of horses led to his continuing involvement in the international Horse Genome Project.
Read more: Why is the Mule the Most Important Member of the Horse Family? Cornell Equine Seminar
"Five tips for keeping your horse sound," presented by Michelle Delco '98, D.V.M. '02, Ph.D. '16, assistant research professor at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, as part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series.
Cornell's Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension are proud to host the Equine Seminar Series. In this series, equine experts present on important equine health and management topics. The seminars are free to attend and open to the public. We hope you will join us and other equine enthusiasts for this exciting virtual learning opportunity!
Read more: Five Tips for Keeping Your Horse Sound - Cornell Vet Equine Seminar Series
- Deworming the horse using a paste syringe with Teresa Kackert
- Stable Vices: Theirs or Ours? Abnormal Behavior in Horses
- FAQ: Lameness and Arthritis in Horses
- How to Safely Pony a Horse with Teresa Kackart (6:55) - Certified Horsemanship Association
- Equine Emergencies 101: What To Do When the Worst Happens from Cornell Equine Seminar
- Pre-purchase Headaches in the Sport Horse
- Sources of Magnesium - Including Whole Foods
- The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Improving the Ability to Diagnose Spinal Cord Diseases
- Leadership Isn’t as Simple as it Sounds - an Excerpt from "How Two Minds Meet"
- CBD and other Cannabinoids – How they can benefit you, your horses, and your pets
- Foal Handling with Monty Roberts (2:00)
- Rood & Riddle Stallside Podcast: Sport Horse Medicine & Innovative Therapies with Dr Daniel Devis
- Melatonin: Can It Predict Your Horse’s Temperament?
- Summer Safety: Barn Fans & Automatic Horse Waterers
- Upper Airway Obstruction in Barrel Racing Horses
- Start Horseback Riding off on the Right Hoof
- Highlining with Fred Bruce and Stan Loewen
- Double Lunging the Horse with Mitzi Summers (10:53)
- Music Helps Horses Better Respond to Performance Demands
- What to Expect When Sedating a Horse
