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RU Rosie, RU Pardner with RU Glinda, RU Casanova, RU Brisa and RU Genesis   Newsflashes November 16, 2009 There are many new photos up for the horses!  Go to 2009-2010 Horses to see both new group photos and individuals. November 11, 2009 RU Woodstock was castrated by Dr. McAlister. The surgery was uneventful and he is recovering nicely.     RU Honky Tonk will be done on November 18 because he also needs to have a small umbilical hernia repaired. October 15, 2009 Directions to Ryders Lane Barn  CONSTRUCTION DETOURS! Due to road construction the entrance to the Ryders Lane Barn is a bit difficult. New directions to Ryders Lane barn have been posted under Contacts and Directions. Goals of the Young Horse Program TEACHING: The program provides more than 30 students a year with the opportunity to train and handle young horses. In addition, students gain experience in behavior and  nutrition research. George H. Cook Honors students design and conduct their own research projects, usually looking at some aspect of nutrition and/or behavior and their classmates assist with the collection and interpretation of data. RESEARCH: Our focus is on  nutritional requirements of rapidly growing horses, with emphasis on optimizing nutritional management to prevent orthopedic disease and nutritional needs of "non-traditional" types of horses. Additionally, we obtain new information on the management of prolonged transportation stress and prevention of "shipping fever" in horses of all ages. OUTREACH: Dissemination of the new knowledge gained from our research through seminars, the websites, and publications helps the horse industry as a whole. Through the publicity surrounding the Annual Young Horse auction and Ag Field Day, we also generate increased public awareness of the Equine Science Center and the Department of Animal Science Teaching, Outreach and Research programs at Rutgers and of value of  the non- traditional horses we train. Website Credits: Redesigned & currently maintained by Jorge Pang, Sarah Ralston, Leslie Anglin and others! Redesigned & maintained by Tory Hanke/Jorge Pang in 2008, Liz Houston/Chelsea Bullock in 2007 Original website created by Sarah Grossman Equine Science Center Rutgers University Search Rutgers For questions about the program or website, please contact Dr. Sarah Ralson at ralston@aesop.rutgers.edu © 2009, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.