Equine News
Whether you are a horse owner or a horse enthusiast, this series of six evening Equine Husbandry courses will deepen your understanding of horses and up-to-date care and management without taking a four-year degree.
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The next in the current series of evening courses running through Post University’s Equine Department will start on Monday, May 9th at 6:30 PM. This course is the companion course to the popular Stable Management II course, and covers topics ranging from safe handling procedures and grooming, to tack fitting, bits and bitting, and boots and bandages.
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Continuing a long standing, and very popular, tradition for studying abroad in the Post University Equine Program, juniors Carlie Serif, originally from Ohio but now from Waterbury, and Pamela Lyon from Waterbury, are busy training for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor qualification at Huntley School of Equitation in Gloucestershire, England.
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“One size fits all” is certainly not the case when it comes to putting a saddle on a horse! In fact, the truth is that over 90% of horses work in some degree of pain or discomfort every time they are ridden – often from a poorly fitting saddle!
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Although it is hard to think of spring just yet, especially if your trailer is buried under the snow, this is actually a good time to start thinking about all the things you need to take care of BEFORE you use your trailer again! It is also a really good time to think about what to look for if you are considering buying a trailer, or just need some tips on hooking up or backing up!
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At the first two shows of the Spring semester hosted on February 12 by Wesleyan University and February 20 by Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University, the Post University Equestrian Team earned five first place and seven second place ribbons.
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Post University’s WINTER Quiz the Experts series kicks off with The Visible Hoof: Inside and Out on Thursday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
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For those of you who did not see any of the action from the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last fall – now is your chance to catch up with the excitement.
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There is a lot of news from the Post University Equine Department and the students in the equine program. Here is a brief update of the successes and happenings so far this semester. Congratulations to all the students involved in the activities on campus and those who did well in competitions.
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On Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 PM, Post University’s Quiz the Experts series will feature an Update on Equine Surgery by Dr. Ryland Edwards, a veterinarian on the staff of Fairfield Equine Associates.
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