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Research and Information for Horse Owners

Horse in a Field

We provide research-based information to adult horse owners to improve the quality of care for both the animals and their habitat. The focus is on horse care, health, forage utilization, facilities, and manure management. About the program…

Printable Program Fact Sheet (PDF)

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Equine Law

Contracts, working with a lawyer, and other legal basics specific to horse owners.

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Plants Commonly Found in Established Minnesota Horse Pastures

Non-Poisonous Weeds and recommended grass and legume pasture species in this 48-page pub.

Program Hot Topics

Humane Options for Unwanted Horses (749 K PDF) — You are the advocate for that animal's health, safety and training.

Equine Economics: Optimizing Horse Health and Management on a Budget (757 K PDF) — Horses are a significant investment.

Webinar Library

Watch our quarterly online seminars about topics of importance to horse owners.

Educational Offerings

  • e-Newsletter
  • printed fact sheets
  • regional and local horse owner programs
  • speaking at Horse Expos
  • speaking at horse events and programs

Contact Information

Krishona Martinson
Statewide Equine Specialist, St. Paul
1364 Eckles Ave.
205 Haecker Hall
St. Paul, MN 55108
Email: krishona@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-6776

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