Released April 6, 2010
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- The Rutgers Equine Science Center has launched Equine Science 4 Kids!, a redesigned, interactive youth component now available on the center’s website. The component features Lord Nelson, a 37-year old American Quarter horse, as the figurehead guiding youth through the revamped educational component.
"Lord Nelson has witnessed the development of the Equine Science Center and experienced over 20 years of Rutgers University history," says Karyn Malinowski, director of the center. Malinowski brought Lord Nelson to Rutgers University in 1978 and has had a long, storied career at the university until his retirement in 2000.
Lord Nelson worked with university police as a mounted patrol horse and entertained thousands of university fans as the horse ridden by the Scarlet Knights football mascot. "Lord Nelson is not only the perfect candidate to help teach budding scientists and young horse enthusiasts about equine science, but at 37 years young, he is truly a testament to the scientific research conducted at the Equine Science Center," added Malinowski.
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