Learn best practices in horse nutrition

Published 4:53 am Friday, June 7, 2013

ASTORIA Learn tips on taking care of your horse in Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition, a Clastsop Community College class offered 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at CCC in Astoria.

A correct and balanced diet is an essential part of care for your horse. In this two-hour class, youll learn the basics from an unbiased professional. Topics will include underlying biology that affects what, how and how much to feed your horse; common misunderstandings and myths; and how to apply the body condition scoring chart.

Students will assess and classify the nutritional situation of their animals and understand common feed ingredients and their purposes. Students will also learn to read feed labels and find the right feed for their horses.

Youll leave with a practical set of best practices in horse care. Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition will be taught by Dr. Stephanie Ramsey, a veterinarian. Ramsey completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Washington State University and currently practices in Clatsop County.

Class registration is open now at www.clatsopcc.edu/register or call 503-338-2402 or 503-338-2408. Cost is $25 for the class.

Please direct inquiries to Mary Kemhus-Fryling at 503-338-2408 or mfryling@clatsopcc.edu