The Department of Animal Science takes pride in its offering of 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
General Information
- Adapting Equine Care for Sandy Soil Pastures in Texas
- 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
- Evaluating Horse Shoeing Techniques
- Equine Herpesvirus: What owners need to know
- Horse Biosecurity
- Managing Cattle and Horses Together
- 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
- Trailering Considerations for Horses
Drought and Emergency Management
- Feeding Horses During Drought Conditions
- Feeding Management of Horses in Fire-Affected Counties of Texas
- Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Best Management Practices for Equine Disease Prevention
- Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle and Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas
Horse Theft & Horse Indentification
- 15 Steps to Minimize Theft of Horses, Facilites and Equipment
- Freeze Branding Horses
- Permanent Identificaiton of Horses
Nutrition
- 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
- Feeding Management of Horses in Fire-Affected Counties of Texas
- Forage Evaluation for Horses
- Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage in Horse Feeding
- Stallion Nutrition
Reproduction & Breeding
- A Comprehensive Guide to Artificial Insemination for Horse Owners and Breeders
- Annual Calendar for Horse Breeding Farm
- Nutrition and Feeding Management of Broodmares
- Reproductive Performance of Mares Primarily Kept on Pastures
- Using Artificial Lighting to Elicit Estrus in Mares