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Dogs are wonderful, loyal companions and an integral part of our families. Time flies, though, and in a few short years we start seeing changes in our faithful friends. ( www.dogbreedscenter.net )There may be white hair around their muzzle, they may be less active and energetic, and they may be a little slow getting up. As a dog ages, his metabolism also slows, just like ours, and his health care and nutritional needs may change. Here is a look at how we can make life a little easier for our aging pets.

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Stephens College is located in Columbia, Missouri and is a four-year nonprofit college that offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.  Stephens College wants their students to transform their love of horses into a productive and meaningful career while building a strong foundation of horsemanship through hands on training that the college offers.  The Equestrian department places a great amount of emphasis on self-confidence, assertiveness and the realization of professional goals within the equine industry. ( www.dogbreedscenter.net )

Here are some quick facts about the Stephens College Equestrian Studies.

• Begin training at your personal skill level
• Study Hunter/Jumper, Saddleseat, Western and Dressage; combined training and driving also offered
• Participate in on-campus, local and national horse shows, which sharpen your skills and introduce you to professionals in the field
• Board your own horse at the Stephens Stables, located a short distance from the residence halls; animal lovers may also bring a small pet from home as a roommate in Stephens’ residence halls
• Complete a required internship in the field at locations.

Stephens College offers several different degree programs which students can choose from.  One of these programs is the Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Business Management.  This program is for students who want to pursue a career in the business portion of the equine industry and requires that students take courses in riding, teaching, equine management, farrier science, nutrition and courses in equestrian business management.  Some of the management courses include stable management, show horse preparation, and horse production.

Students may also pursue a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Science.  This degree program is designed for students who want to become horse trainers, professional riders, or teachers.  Students will be taught how to care for the school’s horses, manage shows, and will learn different techniques that are used to teach both adults and children.  Some of the courses that are required in this program are applied equine anatomy, methods of teaching horsemanship, equine feeding and nutrition, and stewarding and judging.

Students can also choose to purse a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Science/Animal Science.  This is a pre-professional program that will prepare the student for a career with a large feed company or farm where they will be working with horses and different types of other farm animals.  This program allows for a minor degree in Animal Science.

Stephens College also offers students the opportunity to obtain their masters degree in just five years!  Students may obtain a B.A. in Equestrian Science in three years from Stephens College and then enter into a two year master’s program in occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Louis.  Students who do not want to go to a different school can choose to continue their pursuit of a master’s degree at Stephens College.  Students may continue their graduate work in the Master of Business Administration program.  Students can customize their areas of emphasis and students can even apply for a tuition-paid MBA fellowship.

The Stephens Equestrian Center is the heart and soul of the equestrian studies programs.  The equestrian center consists of 16 acres that sits directly on the Stephens College campus.  The equestrian center features an indoor arena, lighted outdoor arena, seven turn out paddocks, stables, cross country course, and school horses that are trained in a number of different disciples.  Students will be able to take a variety of riding classes that focus on saddleseat, hunter/jumper, combined training, dressage, and western riding.  Students will also have the opportunity to ride several different breeds like Arabians, Morgans, Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Quarter Horses, and National Show Horses.

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Whether you are a college student or just “horse poor” (or both), there comes a time when your horse budget isn’t always what you would like it to be.  There are a lot of things you would like to buy for your horse or need for your horse, but right now you can barely afford to feed both of you.  Don’t worry because there are many options that you can explore. ( www.dogbreedscenter.net )

 

First, you might need to consider your current boarding situation.  Depending on what part of the country you live in the cost of boarding is going to vary.  Can you really afford full care boarding right now or are you going to have to start doing some of the work? Find out if your current boarding facility is willing to work with you.  Will they allow you to do partial-care board at a reduced rate or pasture board?  Will they let you help them in some of their daily duties and reduce your rent for your hard work?  Is it time to move your horse?  Look for smaller facilities that meet your needs, often they will have reduced rates than other barns.  Would you be willing to feed somebody else’s horses for board?  These options need to be researched and explored.  I have been successful in running ads in the Thrifty Nickel newspaper stating, “Will feed or ride for boarding.”  I currently board for free because I take care of a couple’s farm while they go out of town.  It works well for both of us and I have been at this facility for two years now and have become great friends with the couple.  Also, do you have friends or family that have land or other horses?  Would they let you keep your horse there if you help them out?  Most importantly, always get an agreement in writing.  This helps in the fact that both parties know the terms of the agreement and if anything is to happen you have your agreement in writing. 

 

Secondly, let’s look at your horse’s diet.  You need to consider what type of work your horse is doing and what his energy requirements are.  An adult horse only requires 8% crude protein diet and this can be provided from a 100% hay diet for maintenance on a horse that is lightly worked.  A younger horse is going to require a 10-12% crude protein diet depending on whether or not he is in training and being rapidly grown or not.  If you feed a balanced sweet feed with a good grass or alfalfa hay then you will be able to meet their energy requirements.  If he seems to lose weight, gradually increase his feed a little more until he stops losing weight.  He certainly does not require a fat added or high protein diet, unless he is doing intense work like roping, cutting or jumping.  Most feed stores carry a basic sweet feed that is 10-14% crude protein for $5 to $6 a bag. 

 

If you live in the West Texas or New Mexico area, you know that we are in a drought and hay prices have soared.  Not to mention the cost of gas isn’t helping much either.  You can hardly find a round bale of Coastal grass hay for less than $75 out here.  I suggest finding a hay wholesaler where you can load the hay yourself out of the field or a barn for less than what you would pay at the feed store.  If you have the space, stock up on as much as you can for a few months.  This will be expensive initially but it is better than buying it a few bales at a time.

When Paloma arrived at the barn, which was accustomed to warmbloods, she drew a crowd of people who were waiting to see in person what a real mustang looked like. Curiosity turned to even greater intrigue when her owner said that she was a “Spanish” mustang, not the feral mustang that roams free in the west. The timing was an interesting coincidence as most of the boarders had seen the movie “Hidalgo,” in which the equine star plays a Spanish mustang.

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