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Talkin' Horses is a bi-monthly equine newsletter provided by LSU AgCenter area equine agent Cleve Weisgerber, and is now maintained by Dr. Neely Heidorn, LSU AgCenter's Equine Extension Specialist.
This newsletter provides 4-H'ers and horse owners with helpful information on feeding, training and health care of horses, as well as tips on the purchase and use of equipment. News about upcoming clinics, shows and other events is included, also.
Talkin' Horses, January 2011, includes: Healthy Horses: White Line Disease, Trainer's Corner with Richard Hebert, Online Learning Resources: Horse Hay, E-Tips for creating a more environmentally friendly horse farm, Webinar on how to protect your barn from diseases; Current news: LEC hosts Stock Horse Expo and Calendar of events.
Talkin' Horses, November 2009, includes: Louisiana Stock Horse Association finals set for November 14-15; "Proper feeding" -- Important for Many Reasons; Don't Skip the Purchase Exam; Horse Tips.
Talkin’ Horses, September 2009, includes: LSU AgCenter offers Master Horseman Video; Ryegrass Planting for Horses; Louisiana Stock Horse Assoc. announces plans for the 2009 Finals; Prepare Plans and Farms for Hurricane Season; Horse Tips; Order Form for Master Horseman Horse Training DVDs.
Talkin’ Horses, July 2009, includes: State Horse Specialist Retires; 4-H, FFA state horse show set for July 6-11 in West Monroe; Cutting the Cost of Horse Ownership in Tough Financial Times; Horse Pasture Establishment and Management; Horse Insects in Summer; Ranch Horse Clinic to be held in New Iberia; LaSH will move three competitions; LEC Hodges Gardens Activity Big Success.
Talkin’ Horses, May 2009, includes: Purchasing Hay for your Horses; Blister Beetle Toxicity in Horses; What’s Happening with Horses; A Horseman’s Responsibility; LA Stock Horse Association Starts Year with a Bang; Louisiana Stock Horse Association makes pre-entry mandatory; Budget Cuts Slash LSU AgCenter Programs; Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 Introduced in Senate; Horse Tips; Calendar of Events.
Talkin’ Horses, March 2009, includes: Stock Horse Clinic is beg success; Louisiana Stock Horse Association begins its third full year; Equine Outlook; Care of the Pregnant Mare Before, During and After Delivery; Lactating Mares; Third Annual Louisiana Equine Council Horse Expo 2009; Dressage Clinic; Horse Tips.
Talkin’ Horses, January 2009, includes: Freeze Branding of Horses; Louisiana Stock Horse Association (LaSH) completes second year; Keeping Your Horse Healthy; Saddle Selection; How to Ride a Horse; Horse Tips.
Talkin' Horses, September 2008, includes: Farm Theft Alert; Purchasing Hay for your Horses; Leading; 10 Tips for Parasite Control in Horses; Horse Tips.
