EQUINE NUTRITION EDUCATION
Courses, guest lectures, videos and articles! Want to learn from an unbiased source? Here's how...
- Self Guided Equine Nutrition Practice Course + Consult
- Full length equine nutrition course
- Monthly guest lectures (free to OCEN Community Members)
- Guest lecture library (available to OCEN Community Members ONLY)
- Case study library (available to OCEN Community Members ONLY)
- Free weekly articles
- Low Carb Horse Hay Videos
- (NEW) Free Mule Monday Q&A
GUEST LECTURES & COURSE DATES
Register for live or recorded events by clicking Learn More below. Guest lecture registrants automatically receive the recording. OCEN Community, Veterinary, and Farm Plan Members get FREE access to all live guest lectures and recordings!
Upcoming Events
Membership OfferWed, May 08Zoom WebinarMay 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom WebinarYou know that selenium is important to horse health, but WHY? Learn about selenium's role in equine health from a leading and award winning researcher from Texas A&M University, Dr. Sarah White-Springer. Dr. White is an extremely impressive educator, researcher and equestrian. Learn from the best.
Membership OfferTue, Jun 11Zoom WebinarJun 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM MDTZoom WebinarKrista Lea, MS is a Research Analyst at the University of Kentucky Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. Her presentation will focus on how to make PRACTICAL forage first decisions for your horse and your pocketbook!
FULL LENGTH EQUINE NUTRITION COURSE
"Stop Guessing & Start Gloating: How to Choose the Right Feeds and Supplements for Your Horse"
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of equine nutrition products and opinions out there then this course is for you! In five lectures Natalie teaches equestrians how to better balance equine diets without lengthy math problems or spending a fortune. Invest NOW in your feeding future!
*Accredited through USDF University for 3 credits.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Katie Anne Juarez
OSU College of Vet Med
DVM Candiate
SCAAEP President
I just wanted to thank you for your excellent presentation at the vet school. I have gotten a lot of feedback and everyone LOVED your talk! I’ve been hearing comments about how it was immediately practical/useful and that it helped put other nutrition information in perspective for them. Everyone also appreciated how neatly you broke the topic down in a way that makes it easy to think through quickly and very client friendly to explain.
Nadia Novik
Idaho, USA
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the OCEN Full Length course! Natalie has an incredible way of explaining things, so that you not only understand, but stay interested and are sad when the class is over for the night. She has fact based knowledge, not just testimonials, and a fair and unbiased approach to presenting her material. I highly, highly recommend this course!"
Recent 2023 Guest Lectures
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Wed, Dec 06Zoom WebinarDec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MSTZoom WebinarDec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MSTZoom WebinarOCEN is going international with it's first Canadian PhD equine researcher, Jennifer MacNicol of University of Guelph. You will be blown away by this award winning researcher and her passion for the equine microbiome. She will discuss what we REALLY know about the GI tract and how to influence it.
Wed, Nov 08Zoom WebinarNov 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MSTZoom Webinar
Wed, Oct 18Zoom WebinarOct 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDTZoom WebinarOct 18, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDTZoom WebinarMichael Eggleston of Kemin Equine will discuss all things leaky gut; causes, remediation, and the relationship to immunity, behavior and performance. Learn how to protect the digestive system from invasive pathogens which strengthens the immune system and optimizes health and performance.
Wed, Aug 16Zoom WebinarAug 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDTZoom WebinarAug 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDTZoom Webinar*LINK TO JOIN WILL BE EMAILED ONLY! IT IS NOT HERE. Hay is off the field, stacked in the barn, but you're not sure what you really have? A forage test is an incredibly powerful nutrition tool to optimize health and performance. It's also the answer to your questions about supplementation.
May 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom WebinarInterested in CBD for your horse? Learn about it's safety, indications for use, and the current science from a leading researcher of the supplement! Presented by Dr. Frank Andrews, Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University.
2022 Guest Lectures
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Membership OfferWed, Dec 07Online Zoom WebinarDec 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MSTOnline Zoom WebinarDec 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MSTOnline Zoom WebinarDr. Connie Larson's presentation on trace mineral status in horses rocked my world early in my career! So, as you can imagine, I was pretty excited to include her in the Fall Guest Lecture series all about equine immunity. Read below for details on topics covered in this presentation!
Membership OfferTue, Nov 08Online Zoom WebinarNov 08, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MSTOnline Zoom WebinarNov 08, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MSTOnline Zoom WebinarWhen I went in search of an equine immunologist, I wanted EXACTLY what Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston could offer! I feel very lucky to have her on my OCEN Fall Guest Lecture list, because there are a LOT of horses suffering with allergies. Let's learn from a leading researcher, shall we?
Membership OfferWed, Oct 12Online Zoom WebinarOct 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MDTOnline Zoom WebinarOct 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MDTOnline Zoom WebinarWhen I first started asking around for a great equine immunologist to speak, Dr. Adams's name came up over and over again! You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from a busy, successful researcher about the effects of aging and Cushings Disease on the equine immune system.
Membership OfferWed, Sep 07Online Zoom WebinarSep 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MDTOnline Zoom WebinarSep 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MDTOnline Zoom WebinarOCEN's Fall 2022 lecture series is all things IMMUNITY, and we're kicking it off with a bang! Dr. Carner will discuss immune system anatomy, how we manipulate it, interactions with the digestive system, and more! We'll be setting the foundation for an entire season of guest lectures!
Past Events- Must Purchase a Membership to Access Recordings
Membership OfferThu, Apr 14Zoom WebinarApr 14, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MDTZoom Webinar
Membership OfferWed, Mar 09Zoom WebinarMar 09, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MSTZoom Webinar
Membership OfferWed, Feb 09Zoom WebinarFeb 09, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM MSTZoom WebinarFeb 09, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM MSTZoom WebinarWhat does it mean to feed horses "naturally"? Some horses continue to be fed as “nature-intended” with 24/7 access to fresh pasture and room to roam, but what about the rest? Learn from a long time equine nutritionist and researcher what "Natural" means to her and the science behind it.
Membership OfferWed, Jan 12Zoom WebinarJan 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMZoom WebinarJan 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMZoom Webinar"No Hoof, No Horse", right? So, the old saying goes, and this could not be more true today. Many equine lamenesses originate in the hoof, so it's an important structure to know and understand. Learn about the anatomy and how to prevent lameness with Dr. Karen Blake of Bend Equine!
Membership OfferWed, Dec 08Zoom WebinarDec 08, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMZoom WebinarDec 08, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMZoom WebinarHaynets are one of the few tools that horse owners have to manage equine diseases related to obesity and carb sensitivity, but they are often misunderstood and troublesome to implement. Learn HOW best to use haynets and the inherent dangers with Dr. Trinette Jones of Texas A&M!
Membership OfferThu, Nov 18Zoom WebinarNov 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMZoom WebinarNov 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMZoom WebinarAnatomy, physiology, and types of laminitis from Hannah Galantino-Homer, VMD-PhD and her Galantino-Homer Laminitis Laboratory! How are the causes of laminitis different and how are they the same? How do we study it!?! All proceeds will go to laminitis research at New Bolton Center @ PennVet!
Membership OfferWed, Nov 03Zoom WebinarNov 03, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom Webinar
Membership OfferWed, Jun 16Zoom WebinarJun 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarJun 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarDr. Carey Williams is a multi-award winning equine extension agent from Rutgers University. Her OCEN presentation in 2020 was so well received, that I've asked her back! This broad-sweeping lecture on equine supplements is a MUST HEAR for anyone feeding more than hay!
Membership OfferWed, May 12Zoom WebinarMay 12, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom Webinar
Membership OfferWed, Apr 14Zoom WebinarApr 14, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom Webinar
Membership OfferWed, Mar 10Zoom WebinarMar 10, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarMar 10, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarLearn about managing paddocks to keep horses healthy, mud-free and mentally stimulated. Learn about enrichment opportunities such as track paddocks, slow-feeders, horse toys, plus get ideas for designing a small-scale a trail course. Keep confinement areas interesting for you and your horses!
Membership OfferWed, Feb 17Zoom WebinarFeb 17, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarFeb 17, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom WebinarYour horse's micobiome is unique! How do you nurture it best with forage, feeds and supplements? PhD nutritionist, Dr. Tania Cubitt, will teach us how to safeguard your horse's gut health with solution driven tips in OCEN's spring guest lecture series. This is going to be GOOD!
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VIDEOS (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)
Low Carb Horse Hay Project videos are available to OCEN Community Members.
Carbs? Sugar? Starch? NSC, WSC, ESC? The jargon of carbohydrates is massively confusing. Understand the difference between these numbers in simple, meaningful terms and know what to look for when shopping for low carb horse hay options.
