Below are the types of education that the Kentucky Horse Council provides for Kentucky horse owners. Seminars can be scheduled at or near your location. Please contact the Kentucky Horse Council office (Essie Rogers, Director of Education) to request any of the seminars or classes.
A 60 minute, ten part DVD including information on horse selection, care, and management appropriate for new horse owners. The DVD features Kentucky equine professionals with expertise in nutrition, farm management, veterinary medicine, hoof care, and more.
So You Want to Own a Horse?
FREE two hour seminar that provides basic information about horse ownership. This class is ideal for those interested in first time horse ownership. So You Want to Own a Horse? is taught at various locations throughout the state by the Kentucky Horse Council and includes valuable educational resources from the American Farriers Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and more. Minimum attendance of 15 required to provide the seminar. To schedule a class in your area contact Essie Rogers.
Is My Horse Too Fat?
This two hour hands-on workshop teaches horse owners how to use the Henneke Scale to determine horses' Body Condition Score. Knowing how to determine body condition score can be a useful tool for both identifying and maintaining healthy body weight for your horse. Portions of the course are conducted in a classroom setting. Access to quiet, calm horses is a requirement for this training. Is my horse too fat? is offered throughout the state and taught by the Kentucky Horse Council. Minimum class attendance of 10 required to provide the training. Fees: $10 members, $15 non-members. To schedule a class in your area contact Essie Rogers.
Sponsor of Horse College, a University of Kentucky Extension Series of Classes.
The Kentucky Horse Council purchases all class materials for Horse College. Horse College includes seminars on pasture management, forages, horse health, nutrient requirements, and more. For more information on Horse College contact your local extension agent.
Enews
The Kentucky Horse Council regularly sends enews which includes up to date industry information and an educational reading. You do not have to be a KHC member to receive enews.
Annual conference seminars on a variety of horse ownership topics
