Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020

I’ve been busy supervising my two-legged friends at the Equine Science Center to make sure they have the correct supplies for Thanksgiving. As you might guess, my menu for the day includes some sugary doughnuts! Some of the traditional Thanksgiving foods have me turning my nose up, but any holiday that includes food is a win for me. You all know food is one of the most important things in my life, which makes Thanksgiving one of my favorite holidays. This year, though, Thanksgiving feels especially important. I think we are all in need of a day to sit down and count our many blessings.

Veterans and Horses: The Perfect Combination

November 11, 2020

I am thankful for the veterans who have served our country. If you know a veteran or see one today, make sure you say, “Happy Veterans Day” and thank you for your service”! What else can we do to show our appreciation for the veterans in our life? Well, it turns out that spending some time with me and my four-legged friends might be a good choice. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to you! Afterall, anyone in the equine industry will tell you that spending time with a horse is a great way to improve your mood and make your day a bit brighter!

RU Coming to the Evening of Science and Celebration?

October 28, 2020

I can’t believe November is right around the corner. You know what that means, right? The Evening of Science and Celebration is right around the corner. This year the event will be held on a virtual platform. Like everyone else we’ve had to adapt our programming in order to still bring you the most up-to-date information to advance the health and well-being of horses everywhere. The Virtual Evening of Science and Celebration will be on Thursday, November 12th at 7PM EST and you can join from the comfort of your own home.

What Will You Do When You Grow Up?

October 14, 2020

As promised, I am back with the next installment in my series on careers in the equine industry. We’re still learning about my favorite sector of the equine industry. Yes, that’s right it’s the feed industry! I never knew so much work went into creating the perfect horse feed. This week features an interview with Dr. Mary Beth Gordon. She’s a graduate of Rutgers University and now works for Purina Animal Nutrition.

What Will You Do When You Grow Up?

September 30, 2020

After a bit of a break, I’ve returned to my series on careers in the equine industry. The next two blogs will feature interviewees who are from one of my absolute favorite sectors of the industry! You guessed it – the feed industry. Those treats and feed formulations dancing in my head will give me sweet dreams tonight. I tried to keep my drool to myself while conducting these interviews. Afterall, I wouldn’t want to appear unprofessional!

Fit As a Horse: Having Fun While Exercising

September 16, 2020

I’ve noticed a concerning trend since everyone has taken to working in front of their computer screens all day – people aren’t getting enough exercise. My four-legged friends and I get plenty of exercise, though. All this space in our pasture for romping is the perfect location to get all of my steps in! Do you know what happens when you exercise on a routine basis or train? What about when you stop exercising? Well, I have some answers for you this week.

Back-to-School With A Vet Student

September 2, 2020

I’m back with the final installment in the Back-to-School series. This week we’ll look at what it’s like to be a veterinary student. Elena Rizzo, a vet student at Michigan State University and graduate of Rutgers University, is our guest this week.

Back-to-School With An Undergraduate Student

August 19, 2020

I am excited to bring you the next installment in my Back-to-School series. This week we’ll visit with Francesca Buchalski, an undergraduate student in the Department of Animal Science here at Rutgers University. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be very impressed with Francesca and her dedication. Can you guess the best part, though? Francesca is one of the students who works with us here at the Equine Science Center. She always remembers to bring in some doughnuts for me, so of course, she is one of my favorite students!

Back-to-School With A Graduate Student

August 5, 2020

Can you believe August is already here? I sure can’t. I’m excited to see the school year kick-off soon. By now you probably know this is one of my favorite times of the year. I get to welcome all the students to campus and make sure they are clear on which treats are my favorite (Doughnuts are always welcome!). This fall will look a bit different than usual, though. Sadly, I will miss the typical bustle and excitement of welcoming students on campus. I’ve come up with the perfect way to live vicariously! Some of my student friends have agreed to do a series of interviews to give you a first-hand look into life as an undergraduate, graduate, and vet student.

Nelson Investigates: Equine Metabolic Syndrome

July 22, 2020

I decided it was time to embark on another investigative journey. I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot about low starch diets. I decided it was time to put my sleuthing skills to the test again. Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University’s Equine Extension Specialist, seemed like a good place to start, since her specialty is equine nutrition.

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