Library

The Equine Science Center is proud of the scholarly accomplishments of its faculty, students, and staff.  The library archives everything from scholarly refereed journal articles to newsletters, health notices, and white papers on the status of horse racing.  If you see something that you’d like more information about, don’t hesitate to contact our faculty or the Center for a copy of something that peaks your interest.  We’re here to share our vast knowledge with the equestrian community.

Research / Publications

Fact Sheets

Farm Safety

Horse Trailer Maintenance and Trailering Safety
Safety Recommendations for the Stable, Barn Yard, and Horse/Livestock Structures
Accident-Proofing Farms and Stables
Fire Prevention and Safety Measures Around the Farm
Farm Machinery and Equipment Safety Part I: Recognizing and Understanding the Hazards
Farm Machinery and Equipment Safety Part II: Preventing Machinery Accidents During Operation

General

Recommended Guidelines for Domestic Livestock in Residential Areas
Ticks, Lyme Disease, and Other Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses
Measuring Temperature, Pulse, & Respiration (TPR): What’s Normal for My Horse?
Tying-Up in Horses
Winter Care For Horses
The Greenhead and You
Stress Management for Equine Athletes
West Nile Virus in Horses: Frequently Asked Questions
To Blanket or Not To Blanket?
Metabolic Problems in the Horse: Sorting out the Diagnosis
The Horse Industry’s Responsibility to Animal Welfare
Questions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses
Management of Old Horses
Are You ‘Stressing Out’ Your Horse?
The Basics of Equine Behavior
Trail Riding Etiquette for Horse Enthusiasts

How-To Tips

Horse Trailer Maintenance and Trailering Safety
Mounting, Dismounting, and Riding Horses Safely
Saddling and Bridling Horses Safely
Tips on Buying Your First Horse

Nutrition

Winter Feeding for Horses
Feeding Horses for Competitions: From Racing to Dressage
Feeding the Rapidly Growing Foal
Diagnosis of Nutritional Problems in Horses
Maintenance of the “Easy Keeper” Horse
Care for the Older Horse: Diet and Health
Performance Horse Nutrition and Notes on Conditioning
Analysis of Feeds and Forages for Horses
Forage Substitutes for Horses
Nutrient Management on Livestock Farms: Tips for Feeding
Antioxidants and Your Horse
Odd Things that Horses Eat
The Basics of Equine Nutrition

Pasture Management

A Guide To More Productive And Nutrient Dense Horse Pastures
Nutrient Management for Horse Pastures
Horse Pasture Management – Species Selection
Poisonous Weeds in Horse Pastures
Equine Pasture Management: “A Year-Round Approach”
Establishing and Managing Horse Pastures

Stable Management

Storing Manure on Small Horse and Livestock Farms
Managing Manure on Horse Farms: Spreading and Off-Farm Disposal
New Jersey Livestock Farmer Survey: Is My Farm Environmentally Friendly?
Equine Barnyard Management
Horse Manure Management: Bedding Use
Horses and Manure
Best Management Practices for Horse Manure Composting on Small Farms

Newsletters

Archives

Center Annual Reports

Responsible Horse Buying and Owning

Horse Racing

Multimedia

Videos

“Horses in the Morning” Radio Show

Podcasts

Webinars