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Horse pasture establishment and management

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 focused on establishing and managing pastures for horses in the Upper Midwest. 

Topics include

  • Pasture layout and design
  • Pasture establishment
  • Pasture management
  • Estimating pasture intake
  • Managing diseased horses on pasture
  • Pasture research updates and available resources

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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

  • Register before January 4. No late registration or transfers.
  • Cancel before January 4 for a partial refund ($65). No refunds on or after January 4.

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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