Nelson Investigates: Equine Metabolic Issues

March 21, 2025

I certainly hope spring is right around the corner here in NJ! The weather has been warming up recently, so I’m hopeful I’ll be seeing some green pastures soon. This week, I did some digging into metabolic and nutritional disorders that can affect horses. I decided it would be best to cover two of the more well-known conditions: equine metabolic syndrome and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (also known as equine Cushing’s Disease). The overlap between these conditions can get a bit confusing, but never fear, Lord Nelson is here! We’ll go through them together and y’all will be experts in no time.

RU Coming to the 2025 Junior Animal Science Symposium?

March 5, 2025

I hope y’all got a chance to hang out with us at the horse management seminar! If not, don’t fret because I’ve got another event right around the corner. You’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the Rutgers farm animals when you attend the 2025 Junior Animal Science Symposium on March 29th! I love that Rutgers hosts this event every year. It’s so fun seeing how engaged everyone is and how excited y’all are to learn about our animals.

Making a Difference: Rutgers Giving Days 2025

February 19, 2025

RU ready to help support the Rutgers Equine Science Center? Rutgers Giving Days are right around the corner, taking place on March 12th and 13th. As you might imagine, we will be super busy working to raise money to support the equine education, research, and outreach that we do here at the ESC.

Where Are They Now? ESC Grads!

February 6, 2025

This week, I chatted with some of our graduate alumni from the ESC to see what they’ve been up to after their time at Rutgers. It’s safe to say that they’ve all been doing some pretty cool stuff! You might think that doing research and getting a degree like a Ph.D. or Master’s means that you’ll end up in a lab for your entire career, but these folks here are ready to prove you wrong. There’s so much you can do after becoming an equine science expert!

Nelson Investigates: Horses in the Winter

January 22, 2025

New Jersey sure is pretty frigid this week! I hope y’all are staying nice and warm like me. Extreme temperatures, whether that be hot or cold, calls for some extra care for your horses. That’s why this week, I wanted to chat with y’all about how your horses stay warm and when they might need some extra help.

RU Coming to the 2025 Horse Management Seminar?

January 8, 2025

I hope everyone enjoyed trying out some of our holiday activities from my last blog! Today, I’d like to showcase our first event of 2025: the Horse Management Seminar. We heard that y’all really enjoyed attending the in-person session as well as the ones online, so we’re keeping it around this year. Check it out:

Happy Holidays Activity Throwback

December 19, 2024

NI can’t believe it’s already December! The fall semester really flew by. It seems that it’s already time for our annual holiday blog post. This year, we’re doing a “throwback” to some of our previous activities. I especially wanted to highlight the favorites of our past and present ESC members! Let’s see what they had to say:

Equine 101: Keeping Up With Equine Knowledge

December 11, 2024

New Jersey is certainly getting lots of rain today! Thankfully, Dr. M made sure that my home is warm and dry, so I don’t have to worry about a thing. The weather can sometimes have a big impact on how we take care of our horses. If your horse lives on your property, or you work at a barn, you’ve probably seen the effects of rain firsthand. Ensuring that your farm is set up to handle weather like this is important to keeping your horse, and yourself, safe and comfortable. That’s why I’m happy to introduce some updated fact sheets!

Student Spotlight: Amelia Puglia

November 27, 2024

I’ve got something pretty special for you today: a Student Spotlight! Today, we’ll be chatting with one of our very own ESC team members, Ms. Amelia Puglia. She has been working with us for the past few years and has been a vital part of our events and research. When she was a senior undergraduate student this past year, she worked on her George H. Cook Honors Thesis project with Dr. McKeever, Dr. Malinowski, and Dr. Herbst. We’re super excited because this work recently got published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science!

Thanksgiving Thankfulness

November 20, 2024

I’m really starting to appreciate the cooler November weather! My winter coat is already coming in so I’ll be toasty warm soon enough. The leaves are changing color, and the Rutgers Farm looks beautiful. It looks like Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Lots of things come to mind when I think about the holiday: good food, spending time with those you care about, and being thankful. I know I’m thankful for everyone at the Equine Science Center. What are y’all thankful for this year?

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