The Iowa State University Extension Master Equine Manager Program is a comprehensive educational experience that teaches the science of horse management. You can register all year at any time. The program benefits: Acreage owners with a few horses used for pleasure or trail-just wanting to learn a little more Horse enthusiasts who want to turn their hobby into a career in the horse industry Those currently employed in the horse industry who are looking for career advancement Managers, owners, employees of boarding and training facilities who want more education and certification Horse owners who are just crazy about horses and want to learn more High school juniors and seniors who want to learn about horses

1. MASTER EQUINE MANAGER
CERTIFICATION
www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine
Self-Study, On-Line Modules Available All Year
Spring Hands-On Practical Experience
Iowa State University TBA with Participants
University of Nebraska TBA with Participants
University of Connecticut – May 14th or 15th
 Welfare of Horses: Understanding Horse Behavior, Facilities
and Equipment, Equine Quality Assurance
 Horse Nutrition: Forages for Horses, Feeds and Feeding
 Horse Health: Equine Emergency Treatment, Vaccinations for Horses,
Understanding Horse, and Hoof Care
 Selection of Horses: Conformation and Evaluation, Unsoundness’s and
Blemishes
 Approved by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)
and Certified Horsemanship Association – Certified Riding Instructors for CE
credit for recertification
 Program Fee: $325/adult or $250/youth. Adult -19 or over. Youth must be a
junior or senior in high school.
Register
Anytime
E-Learning Equine
Education Modules
24/7 Availability
Optional Hands-On
Training with
Practical
Experience.
Multiple Dates &
Locations
throughout the Year.
Knowledge,
Achievement,
Certificate, Title,
MEM Network
Access, Continuing
Education
QUESTIONS?
DR. PEGGY
AUWERDA
119 Kildee
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5260
peggy@iastate.edu