The Colorado Horse Council is pleased to pass along this valuable invitation from My Horse University, a division of Michigan State University.

My Horse University is offering three live Web presentations of interest to horsemen everywhere. They are free—just register to enjoy these informative programs. To register and learn more, visit: http://myhorseuniversity.com/WebPresentation/index.html.

March 26, 2008
Vaccinating Your Horse by Dr. Judy Marteniuk
Description: With spring, vaccinating your horse becomes a priority. This presentation will present a logical approach to determining which vaccines are appropriate for your horse. The core vaccines recommended by the AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners), as well as other potential vaccines will be covered. The presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. EST.

April 23, 2008
Weaning A Foal by Dr. Christine Skelly
Description: Weaning the foal is an important milestone for the young growing horse. Preparing the foal prior to weaning and then ensuring that the weaning process poses as little stress as possible, will provide the young horse a definite advantage from both a health and psychological standpoint. This presentation will discuss creep feeding the foal, compare weaning systems and conclude with nutritional management of the weanling. The presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. EST.

May 14, 2008
The Unwanted Horse by Dr. Tom Lenz
Description: This presentation will cover the plight of the unwanted horse in the U.S. It will focus on the types of horse that becomes unwanted, the reasons they become unwanted, and possible solutions to the problem. Euthanasia, carcass disposal, rescue and retirement options, as well as the efforts of the Unwanted Horse Coalition will be included in the discussion. The presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. EST.

The contact for My Horse University is Monica Fineis at www.msuglobal.com.