Rutgers Equine Science Center

07/27/2026

A big thanks to The Pet Food Science Podcast for having our very own Dr. Carey Williams on to talk about how to successfully manage horses on all forage diets.

Practical guidance covers forage quality, hay analysis, pasture management, nutrient balance, grazing strategies, and supplementation decisions to support horse health and sustainable feeding practices.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fepisodes.wisenetix.com%2Fblog%2Fchoosing-quality-horse-hay%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWRGVVJmeXBDajFxN3dRT3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ZOzegYGsSrdv3FjengAn7MUaKOt5rsO7HmUCmdXIM1NajQMwgMn7CmYLH5A_aem_jB4gNdSXsGaz54WuSz5Shg&h=AUAYlB5lhPkfMj0vhNQCHdsxXDWB3oZ7infTDsT4p_O0LNEnT1lYiJd7dRmJRtywEbMpxGZ-U9aKUSgLGjNNppz7VGVQha3Ahpzy3EEW5eCV1OJfJHFM5P7QTaUw9BBsYX7pbT1vqG3UswAZAKm5rw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUAOjDk4__SL-3mFm8gcEu-Rb5jn-my1pg6Ks8mB9AXFUkOz5nG9caQhMriIk8IZY1bEMgAts2zn89GClOmSEPwhjwBhLR8LWMAgvktCMHjV13lgtvntfw4PTqN7jpg3DwOGU6V3ND8s_QAQuxLeyLl7nJt4yXqEMrJdpv_COuyJMehqbopPPPxwyUpLlQTP91NmAPo98kkakBtLOFAmcyoh

Dr. Carey Williams is an Extension Specialist in Equine Management and Professor at Rutgers University, where she also serves as Interim Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center. Her research focuses on equine nutrition, pasture management, sustainable grazing systems, horse metabolism, and practical feeding strategies that improve equine health. Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine featuring Dr. Carey Williams, available on all major platforms: https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/choosing-quality-horse-hay

07/13/2026

Study Participants Needed: NY, NJ, and PA horse owners and primary caretakers, please consider completing our screening survey below. We are especially looking for Standardbreds (mares and geldings) over 20 years, but some geldings over 20 years of other breeds are also eligible to participate in this study.

07/07/2026

Are you ready for our 2026 Summer Showcase? There is still time to register for the event this Thursday, July 9th at 1:00pm!

Visit: https://go.rutgers.edu/escshowcase2026 to save your spot for this FREE event!

07/02/2026

Are you ready for our 2026 Summer Showcase? It’s only a week away!

This year, we will focus on youth education and deliver new and interesting sessions, complete with hands-on activities for attendees of all ages!

Sessions include:

Scaredy.... Horses?
Horses are notorious for being afraid of seemingly silly things. However, we can work through this with our equine partners with the process called desensitization. These general techniques can be utilized with many items your horse may encounter.

Ultrasounds: Seeing Beneath The Skin
Participants will gain insights into how an ultrasound machine works and how to differentiate between structures such as fat, muscle, and bone. The session will conclude with an ultrasound demonstration on a horse.

Equine Anatomy: Are They All That Different From Us?
Horses might look so much different from us; however, there are some similarities within their bone structure that you might not realize. Also, what about our dogs and cat? They to are similar yet different! This session will cover our beloved animals and how they are similar yet different from our own bodies.

While the event is free, please register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/escshowcase2026

Join us for our annual Equine Science Center Summer Showcase!

04/25/2026

There are just 12 hours left for Rutgers Giving Days!

Help us to reach our goal as the first $10,000 donated will be matched by UMH Properties, Inc., on behalf of Sam Landy, a member of the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement!

To donate, please go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/RUESCResearchFund

You have until midnight tonight to donate!

04/25/2026

Rutgers Giving Days has been extended!

Join us in celebrating Rutgers Giving Days as the Equine Science Center raises funds this year to support the Rutgers Equine Science Center Research Fund!
You have until tomorrow at midnight to make your donation make a difference as the first $10,000 donated will be matched by UMH Properties, Inc., on behalf of Sam Landy, a member of the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement!

To donate, please go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/RUESCResearchFund

04/24/2026

Join us in celebrating Rutgers Giving Days as the Equine Science Center raises funds this year to support the Rutgers Equine Science Center Research Fund!

You still have a little over 5 hours to make your donation make a difference as the first $10,000 donated will be matched by UMH Properties, Inc., on behalf of Sam Landy, a member of the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement!

To donate, please go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/RUESCResearchFund

You have until midnight tonight to donate!

04/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our virtual 2026 "Horse Management Seminar" Webinar Series.

All of the webinars have now been uploaded to the "Library" section of our website and are available for viewing. We have also linked them all in one place so that you can share them! To find out more, go to: https://esc.rutgers.edu/news/2026hmsws

02/25/2026

It’s finally here! Join us tonight at 6:30 pm for the final session of the Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series!

Tonight, we will be joined by Dr. Kyle Clark from The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center and Dr. Michael Fugaro from Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, presenting Lameness Night!

The best part, all webinars are FREE!

For the full list of presentations & speakers, and to register, please go to:

https://go.rutgers.edu/2026VirtualHMSReg

02/21/2026

We are less than a week away from our final webinar! Join us next week, February 25th, for the final session of the Horse Management Seminar: Webinar Series!

Joining us next week are Dr. Kyle Clark from The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center and Dr. Michael Fugaro from Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, presenting Lameness Night!

The best part, all webinars are FREE!

For the full list of presentations & speakers, and to register, please go to:

https://go.rutgers.edu/2026VirtualHMSReg