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Dr. Malcolm Commer Dr. Amy Ordakowski Ms. Erin Petersen . University of Maryland. Cooperative Effort. Equine Faculty. Malcolm Commer, PhD Equine Business Management Equine Extension Economist Erin Petersen, M.S. Equine Business Management Program Coordinator Adult Horse Extension
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Dr. Malcolm Commer Dr. Amy Ordakowski Ms. Erin Petersen
Equine Faculty • Malcolm Commer, PhD • Equine Business Management • Equine Extension Economist • Erin Petersen, M.S. • Equine Business ManagementProgram Coordinator • Adult Horse Extension • Amy Ordakowski, PhD • ANSC Equine Classes • Youth Horse Extension: • Maryland 4-H Horse Program
Overview • TEACHING: • B.S. in Animal Science (ANSC) • Equine Business Management Certification Program (IAA) • Facilities and Horses • Extracurricular Activities • EXTENSION: • Adult Extension programs • Youth Extension programs
ANSC Undergraduate Program • ANSC Major with Equine Emphasis: • Science/Professional (Pre-Vet) • Industry/Management • Equine Courses
ANSC Equine Courses • Horse Management • Horse Industry, Careers, Pasture Management, Business Management, Equine Law, Facilities Management, and Health Management • Equine Science • Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Reproduction, Genetics, Health and Disease • Equine Exercise Physiology • Seven equine courses offered in the IAA
Ridden and shown in in-house shows by UM Equestrian Club Used in hands-on laboratories UM Horses
Extracurricular Activities • UM Equestrian Club • UM Equestrian Team • Veterinary Science Club • Animal Husbandry • Internships
IAA Equine Courses • Equine Business Management • Business structure, financial management, legal issues, marketing • Equine Behavior • Normal and abnormal behavior, learning, training and conditioning • Equine Health Management • Disease identification, medications, routine care, minor injury care • Equine Nutrition • Fundamentals of equine nutrition and feeding
IAA Equine Courses • Pasture Management/Hay Production • Species selection, nutrient management, hay-makingtechniques, grazing management • Equine Reproduction Management • Anatomy and physiology of genital tracts, survey of reproductive techniques, infertility, mare, foal, and stallion management • Equine Industry Applications • English and Western riding disciplines, racing and betting, as well as visits to Maryland equestrian facilities
Recent Renovations Before After
Recent Renovations Standing Stalls Box Stalls
Future Renovations Outdoor Ring Run-In Shed
Adult Extension • Provide equine information to the public • Legislative and legal issues • Marketing • Develop educational resources • Give support to horse industry organizations • UM Seminar Series at Horse World Expo www.horseworldexpo.com
Youth Extension • Provide statewide educational leadership in the area of equine science and management • Provide educational leadership to the Maryland 4-H Horse Program including: • Educational Resources, Rules and Regulations, State Horse Contests, Fundraising, 4-H Horse Advisory Committee • Construct and maintain the Maryland 4-H Horse Program Web Site
MD 4-H Horse ProgramActivities • Horse Project Books • Performance Levels • State Contests: • Public Speaking, Judging, Bowl, Hippology, Jamboree, State Fair, Dressage Show • National Contests • Annual Maryland Horseman’s Party Young rider at Wicomico Horse Show
Contact Us www.equinestudies.umd.edu • Malcolm Commer (IAA) • Ph: 410-531-0534; mc86@umail.umd.edu • Erin Petersen (IAA) • Ph: 301-405-4690; ep88@umail.umd.edu • Amy Ordakowski (ANSC) • Ph: 301-405-8337; ao38@umail.umd.edu