Ten-year-old Ava Alley, a 4th grade student at Walsh Elementary in Walsh, Colorado, decided to enter her school’s science fair for the first time. She chose her project because of her love of horses. Knowing horses like carrots and apples, Ava wondered if horses would like corn, pumpkin, or dates even more. In her research…
Water is one of the most important parts of a horse’s diet, and watering horses in winter can be especially challenging. How do horse owners keep fresh thawed water available to horses when temperatures drop below freezing? 1. What is the freezing temperature of water in °C and °F? 2. If the temperature is 10°F…
California’s Feather River College (FRC) built on its existing Equine Studies program to create a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Equine and Ranch Management. The curriculum was developed with input from Agriculture Departments at Cal Poly, Chico State, Fresno State and U.C. Davis. Local cattle ranches from Plumas County also contributed. The goal of the…
Is it possible to estimate how big a foal will be when they reach mature size? While there is no one exact mathematical formula for estimating a foals’ mature size, several methods have been developed for estimating mature horse height in foals and yearlings. One method of measurement is to measure a straight line in inches…
Ribbons from horse shows are special. They’re mementos of your achievements and come in many different colours. Are you like many people and keep your ribbons hidden away in a drawer or box? Instead, why not create a Christmas wreath to decorate your home or barn? Materials Needed Here’s what you need to make your very own Christmas…