The Rutgers Equine Science Center’s free Summer Showcase from 1-3 p.m. July 9 offers a variety of learning experiences that are also fun. The session at Rutgers Cook Farm’s Red Barn, 65 Sheepfold Lane in New Brunswick, N.J., deals with topics of interest to those who want to go more in depth about horses, both their mental and physical aspects.
Horses are notorious for being afraid of things we may think are inconsequential, but which can alarm them. Work through such situations with a process called desensitization. These techniques can be utilized with many items your horse may encounter.
The next topic involves ultrasound. Participants will gain insight into the way an ultrasound machine works and how to differentiate among such bodily structures as fat, muscle, and bone. The session will conclude with an ultrasound demonstration on a horse.
The showcase wraps up with a lesson about equine anatomy. Horses have some similarities to humans within their bone structure. This session also will involve a discussion about dogs and cats in the same vein.
While admission is free, those planning to attend are asked to register using this link.