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.
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!
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.
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:
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:
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!
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!
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?
October really flew by! That means two things: Halloween is almost here (check out my Halloween blog!) and November is right around the corner. It’s time for the annual Rutgers Equine Science Center Evening of Science and Celebration. Everyone is invited to join us at my favorite event of the year. Make some room in your calendar on Thursday, November 14th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. You can register for the event by going to https://go.rutgers.edu/Evening2024.
It looks like Halloween is sneaking up on us this year! Lots of things come to mind when I think about the holiday, like treats, costumes, yummy treats, spooky monsters….did I mention treats? Check out my blog from last year to see how you can get your horse involved in some Halloween fun. As much as I would love to continue talking about snacks, I’ve got something else to talk about today: skeletons! They might sound spooky, but I guarantee you, there’s a lot more to them than just being a Halloween decoration.
My first job at Rutgers University was on mounted patrol. I also carried the Scarlet Knight mascot at football games. One day I became famous when I got excited, stepped onto the field and became the only horse in history to receive a penalty in a football game! And I’m curious and mischievous! I love to be outside, so don’t ever leave my stall door open. I love all kinds of food – just about nothing at a picnic is safe. I also don’t like cheese puffs. That cheetah on the bag scares me to death! After 22 years on mounted patrol, I’m proud to be back, working for the Rutgers Equine Science Center and telling everyone what I know.
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