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Growing and feeding horses

Event information

Date and time

Location

Self-guided, online course

Contact

Marcia Hathaway, [email protected]

This is a semi-self-paced, 6-week online certification course. Learn about growing and feeding quality horse hay in the Upper Midwest. We’ll cover hayfield establishment and management, harvesting and storing high-quality hay, submitting and interpreting an equine hay analysis, hay options for diseased horses, hay feeding and estimating hay needs, and tips on buying and selling hay.

Topics include

  • Hayfield establishment and management
  • Harvesting and storing high-quality hay
  • Submitting and interpreting an equine hay analysis
  • Hay options for diseased horses
  • Hay feeding and estimating hay needs
  • Tips on buying and selling hay

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Audience

The online course is recommended for adult learners (ages 18 and older) but is open to everyone. This course is open to the public and will not result in college credits.

Cost

$75

Registration

No late fees or transfers. Partial refunds ($65) will be given for cancellations before Jan. 5. No refunds on or after Jan. 5.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

About the certificate

To earn a certificate of course completion, participants must earn at least 70% on course assignments. If you do not want a certificate, you do not have to complete assignments.

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