The Rutgers Equine Science Center always offers key insights into issues of concern to horse owners. Its 2026 Horse Management series of webinars is presenting information on some very important topics during a February series of seminars.
On Feb. 11, Dr. Sarah Colmer of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center will discuss Equine Neurologic Disease 101, explaining how an equine neurological evaluation is performed, as well as offering a focus on some of the most common neurologic diagnoses. This is particularly relevant with a recent outbreak of neurologic Equine Herpes Virus that began in Texas and spread around the country.
Another veterinarian from New Bolton, Dr. Bernadette Smith, will discuss ways to prevent common neurologic diseases and methods for assisting a neurologic or down horse at the farm.
On. Feb. 18, “Importance Of Forage In The Equine Diet” is the topic of Rutgers’ own Dr. Carey Williams from the Equine Science Center. Learn how proper forage use improves horse health, reduces feed costs and supports sustainable farm management. Elaborating on the topic will be another expert from Rutgers, Dr. Taylor Ross, explaining the benefits forage can have in terms of behavior and welfare.
While forage should be the base of the diet, as horses need it nutritionally, it is also foundational for multiple aspects of horse welfare. Some practical applications and enrichment to improve welfare utilizing forage will also be discussed.
Lameness is on the docket Feb. 25, with “Decode The Limp: Simple Steps To Diagnose Lameness” by Dr. Kyle Clark from Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Hospital in Ringoes, N.J. It will offer the veterinarians’ point of view on how they try to determine the source of discomfort, as well as explaining the advantages/limitations of the different diagnostic imaging options available.
Dr. Michael Fugaro of Mountain Pointe Equine in Hackettstown, N.J., will present “From Limp To Leap: Proven Ways To Treat Lameness At Home.”
He will cover the options horse owners need to decide their options when injecting their horse’s joints to improve performance, assist with arthritis and maintain equine athletes
All seminars are at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. Click here for more information and to register.