The Department of Animal Science takes pride in its offering of equine science resources that address the diverse needs of horse owners, trainers, and industry stakeholders. Equine extension resources serve as a bridge between cutting-edge research and practical application, providing valuable insight and solutions to address challenges faced by the equine industry. Through a variety of materials, the department aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary for successful horse management, sustainable practices and informed decision-making. Whether it’s in the fields of nutrition, genetics, health, welfare, management or youth education, these resources play a vital role in supporting the growth, efficiency, and resilience of the equine sector. If you are a horse owner, trainer, industry professional or horse enthusiast seeking to optimize your operation, browse our resources or get in touch with any of our equine extension faculty.
Equine Resources
Drought and Emergency Management
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Horse Biosecurity
- Best Management Practices for Equine Disease Prevention
- Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle and Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas
General Information
- Adapting Equine Care for Sandy Soil Pastures in Texas
- Managing Cattle and Horses Together
- Trailering Considerations for Horses
- Aging Horses by Teeth
- Best Management Practices for Equine Disease Prevention
- Care and Management of Horses on the Ranch
- Conditioning and Retraining the Equine Athlete
- Controlling Hair Length in Horses Using Extended Day Length Regimes
- Design and Use of Creep Feeders for Foals
- Estimating Horse Body Weight with a Simple Formula
- Mature, Senior and Geriatric Horses: Management, Care and Use
- Minimizing Weaning Stress in Foals
- Scientific Principles for Conditioning Race and Performance Horses
- The Genetics of Equine Coat Color
Nutrition
- Forage Evaluation for Horses
- Feeding Management Points for Texas Horse Owners
- Feeding Race Prospects and Racehorses in Training
- Feeding the Arena Performance Horse
- Feeding the Mature Idle Horse at Maintenance
- Feeding Young Horses for Sound Development
- Feeding Horses during Drought Conditions
- Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage in Horse Feeding
- Stallion Nutrition
Reproduction & Breeding
- Using Artificial Lighting to Elicit Estrus in Mares
- Nutrition and Feeding Management of Broodmares
- Artificial Insemination in Horses
- Annual Calendar for Horse Breeding Farm