Released April 27, 2010
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- As children gear up for the horse show season, parents may need to do a little polishing of their own. A free webcast offered by My Horse University and eXtension’s HorseQuest will prepare parents with practical advice for staying steady during the ups and downs of the season. Attend the live webcast on May 18, 2010, at 7 p.m. EDT to hear from an expert and ask questions on this topic.
Parenting Tips at the Horse Show will be presented by Karen Waite, an equine Extension specialist at Michigan State University (MSU). She will focus on the challenges and rewards of being a horse show parent and offer expert advice on supporting your child through more than just the ribbons and gates. Parents will get tips on areas such as listening, handling the competition, being a positive influence and supporting their child’s learning experience.
My Horse University is a national online horse management program for horse enthusiasts. It is based at MSU, one of the nation’s top universities in equine science and management. Founded by the MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Extension and MSU Global, this program offers equine education courses and resources that can be tailored to achieve horse management goals. For more information, visit http://www.myhorseuniversity.com.
eXtension HorseQuest is an interactive learning environment delivering knowledge from land-grant universities across the United States. eXtension connects people who need information with those who can best provide it – experts who know their subject matter inside and out. Get online answers for your equine-related questions, locate horse events in your area, watch instructional videos, take short courses and participate in webcasts with equine experts across the nation. For more information, visit http://www.extension.org/horse.
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Sources: Eileen Gianiodis, 517-432-1555, ext. 177
Christine Skelly, 810-338-8200
Editor: Barb Lehman, lehmanb@anr.msu.edu
