Equine Science Program
The Department of Dairy and Animal Science offers many opportunities for students, adults, and youth in the area of equine science.
You will find much more information in this section. If your questions aren't answered here, please contact us.
4-H Horse Program
The 4-H Horse Program helps young people develop life skills -
including leadership, teamwork, community service, responsibility, and
sportsmanship, along with a positive attitude and a sense of
self-worth.
At the same time, youth can develop knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical animal care and management. More about our 4-H Horse Program...
Penn State Equine Identification Project
The Penn State Equine Identification Project collects information about the advantages and disadvantages of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
The NAIS is a database of livestock animals - including horses - in the United States. Its purpose is to help producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal health events. The project takes place in 2007-2008. 4-H members, their families, and 4-H leaders in Butler, Westmoreland, Clinton, Centre, and Lycoming counties may participate. More information about the Penn State Equine Identification Project...
Minor in Equine Science
The Equine Science Minor is designed for students who wish to supplement their academic major with studies in equine science. This minor is offered by the Department of Dairy and Animal Science. More about the Minor in Equine Science...
Penn State Horse Newsletter
Edited by Extension Horse Specialist Ann Swinker, the Horse Newsletter publishes articles on the many facets of horse health, management, Penn State equine events related to the horse industry in Pennsylvania. More about the Penn State Horse Newsletter...
Penn State's Registered Quarter Horses
Horses of various types and breeds have long been a part of Penn State
history and have contributed greatly to the teaching of our
undergraduate students. Today, the American Quarter Horse is the breed
of choice for departmental emphasis because of the Quarter Horse's
popularity and because this breed is the focus of judging contests in
the state and nation. More about Penn State's Registered Quarter Horses...
Featured Equine Science Publications
- PDF: Pennsylvania Therapeutic Horsemanship Directory
- PowerPoint: Nutritional Aspects of Developmental Orthopedic Disease
- PowerPoint: Nutritional Aspects of Colic and Laminitis
- PowerPoint: Vitamin E and Immune Function in Horses, Part I
- PowerPoint: Vitamin E and Immune Function in Horses, Part II
- PowerPoint: Equine Digestive System: Anatomy and Function
