Horses Need Fresh Winter Feed and Quality Hay
Madison reports stable managers adjust horse care as cool weather arrives. Extension specialist Ray Antoniewicz notes horses tolerate cold poorly without proper nutrition. High quality hay, either loose or pelleted, supplies energy and protein. a 1000 pound horse needs about 15 to 20 pounds daily, preferably early mature legume grass mixes for richer nutrients.
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Ray Antoniewicz
Mr. Antoniewicz
Dunn Wranglers horse club embraces driving as well as riding
Faye Swenson secretary says the Dunn Wranglers, a 64 member group, welcome driving activities alongside riding. Eugene Tylee from Wheeler drove the hayride wagon using miniature draft horses. The club plans a spring fun show, trail rides, parade events, and wagon train rides. contact Swenson or Tracy for details.
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Dunn Wranglers Horse Club
Faye Swenson
Eugene Tylee
Wheeler
Dunn Wranglers
Tracy
University of Wisconsin extension horse programs air Feb dates
Expert tips on horse nutrition emphasize weight basis for feed and risks of substituting corn for oats. Advice covers removing excess and spoiled hay, avoiding mold, and rotating ground hay feeding areas every seven to ten days to reduce parasites. Programs on Feb 4 11 and 18 from 7 to 9 50 p.m. on the Educational Teleconference Network.
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Mr. Antoniewicz
University of Wisconsin- Extension
Wisconsin ETN horse program scheduled for February
The annual horse production series will air on the Educational Teleconference Network on February 4 11 and 18 with topics on lameness hay quality Potomac horse fever and safe trailering. Sponsored by the Wisconsin State Horse Council and Wisconsin Equine Practitioners the ETN links courthouses UW campuses and libraries across Wisconsin for interactive lectures with four microphones per classroom and two way questions. County enrollments are due January 15.
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Ray J. Antoniewicz
Antoniewicz
Wisconsin State Horse Council
Wisconsin Equine Practitioners
Mr. Antoniewicz
Wisconsin
Horse Calendar Entries for Wisconsin Listings
Horse Calendar notes December 28 to 30 Christmas Camp at Hoofbeat Ridge Camp Mazomanie contact 608 767 2593. January 2 Little Britches year end awards banquet at Gary's Restaurant Bancroft 1 p m meeting 8 p m dance Edie Gukenberger 423 599 or Karen VanDeLoop 423 2174. January 11 Restless Riders meeting 8 p m Village Inn Embarrass. Send listings to The Country Today Eau Claire Wisconsin.
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Hoofbeat Ridge
Mazomanie
Little Britches
Gary
Bancroft
Edie Gukenberger
Karen VanDeLoop
Eau Claire
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