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Classes
For new horse owners
Introduction to the Horse is an online course with 15 modules now offered through the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Equine Center. The course is a "go at your own pace" style with the option to take 3 in person labs at the equine center to have live horse interaction in addition to the online modules. The course covers all the basics for the novice horse owner or for those thinking about getting involved with horses.
Topics include: basic anatomy, nutrition, health issues, behavior (common and problem), breeds and colors, horse personalities, safety around horses, leading, grooming, lunging and groundwork with a horse, tack and natural horsemanship.
Cost of this course is $99.
Interested in hosting an event?
Leatherdale Equine Center facilities are available for rental. Visit the Our Facility page to find more information!
Horse Extension
The University of Minnesota Extension Horse Program provides unbiased, research-based education for horse owners, including:
- informational fact sheets on horse health, horse nutrition, horse care and management, and pasture management
- webinar library
- A to Z article library
- monthly newsletter
- and more
