EQUINE X001 - Forages for Horses
The online Forages for Horses course will consist of live webinars, a digital copy of the Forages for Horses Manual, and other self-paced learning materials. Content will include a variety of pasture and management topics including horse nutrition, species selection, soil fertility, manure management, and hay quality. Live webinars will take place midday on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month, October through December. Webinar recordings will be available for later viewing via the online course.
Delivery Options
Online, Fixed Date - This course is delivered online between a fixed start and end date, but with few or no live class sessions. You will complete online modules on a set schedule alongside a group of peers, with fixed due dates for assignments. Frequent opportunities to interact with your peers and instructor via discussion boards or other learning activities will be provided.
Time to Completion
Learners can expect to spend 15 hours completing this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners should interact with all content and complete all assignments to pass this course.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable Internet connection
- Computer or tablet capable of running recent web browsers and playing .mp4 files
- Computer less than 5 years old with at least 1GB RAM recommended
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Recommended browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
What You’ll Learn
- Get horse owners familiar with the best management practices for grazing horses in pasture and making quality hay for equine.
- Introduce owners to topics on mud and manure management/restoration in pastures and hay fields.
- Provide an overview of toxic weeds for equine and strategies for management
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from CFAES
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email Emma Matcham matcham.3@osu.edu or Christine Gelley gelley.2@osu.edu