News & Updates


January 16, 2008

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Dr. Brian Nielsen, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Topic: Conditioning Your Horse for the Show Season
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January 14, 2008

Horse Breeding and Selection Series Launches

In partnership with the Equine Network, MHU has developed a short-course series all about horse breeding and selection! Each of the four short-courses in the series are coupled with live web presentations by experts in that field. Learn more

December 6, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Dr. John Shelle, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Topic: Brood Mare Nutrition
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November 13, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Matt Shane, Michigan State University
Topic: Hay Selection
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October 23, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Dr. Hal Schott, Michigan State University
Topic: Equine Cushings Disease- Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatement
Register: www.eventpresenter.com/msu

September 11, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska
Topic: Horse Conformation and Selection
Register: www.eventpresenter.com/msu

July 19, 2007

NACAA Conference Presentation:
Equine Management Options in an Urban/Suburban Setting [Download PDF]

This paper was written for the 2007 NACAA Conference and will help extension educators identify cross cutting issues that face the horse industry, define some of the nuances that are specific to suburban/urban horse ownership, and identify online resources that can help answer horse questions in the field.

July 17, 2007

NACAA Conference Presentation:
My Horse University: Reaching Horse Enthusiasts Online [Download PDF]

This presentation was given at the 2007 NACAA Conference on what it really takes to create online learning experiences for extension and general enthusiast audiences. My Horse University is a model and a great example of collaboration and what it takes to begin to address learning and education needs online.

June 26, 2007

Horse Selection and Evaluation Course Launches

MHU's second course is now available. Learn more.

June 1, 2007

MHU Courses Now Accredited by the United States Dressage Federation

USDF member can now earn one USDF University credit for each My Horse University course they take. My Horse University is the first online equine education program accredited by the USDF. Learn more

May 22 , 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Karen Wait, M.S., Michigan State University
Topic: What is the 4-H Horse Project All About?
Register: www.eventpresenter.com/msu

April 26, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Dr. Christine Skelly, Michigan State University
Topic: Selecting the Right Youth Horse
Register: www.eventpresenter.com/msu

March 27, 2007- 7:00 PM EDT

FREE Live Web Presentation sponsored by My Horse University

Speaker: Dr. Camie Heleski, Michigan State University
Topic: Clarifying Learning Theory Terminology in Order to Enhance “Fair” Horse Training

November 14, 2006

The Horse Behavior and Welfare course is now available.

You can register for it here.