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
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Upcoming Events
Wed, Sep 11Zoom WebinarSep 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM MDTZoom WebinarOohhh! Nutrigenomics! Such a cool topic. We're going to be discussing the horse's whole genome, precision medicine, vitamin E deficiency, and so much more! Don't miss this very accomplished, note-worthy speaker in September 2024!
Wed, Oct 09Zoom WebinarOct 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM MDTZoom WebinarOut of the half dozen veterinarians that I consulted with about my chronic asthma horse, this speaker gave me the stress-relieving, practical, helpful advice that I so desperately needed for my talented young horse. We'll discuss case studies to help you find solutions too!
Wed, Nov 13Zoom WebinarNov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MSTZoom WebinarOCEN is bringing back equine microbiome researcher, Jennifer MacNicol PhD of University of Guelph who was a favorite of the 2023 series! You will be blown away by her passion for the equine microbiome. She will discuss what we REALLY know about the GI tract and how to influence it.
Wed, Mar 12Streaming OnlineMar 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MDTStreaming OnlinePasture management is hard! It's time consuming and expensive, but so important for long-term health of both your horses and your property. Believe me, I know! That's why I've asked Bryce Christiaens, a director of extension, to help us do better to control weeds on our horse properties.
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 Guest Lectures
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2022 Guest Lectures
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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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