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Horse science course to be offered this month Alabama horse enthusiasts have the opportunity to go back to school and focus on the care and management of horses and horse businesses. The Alabama Horse Council and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are combining their resources to offer horse owners, horse professionals and horse industry employees a way to increase their knowledge of horse care and management, to explore recent scientific advances in horse care and to certify their proficiency in horse management. The 2008 Alabama REIN program begins Tuesday, Jan. 29.
The course, organized and taught by horse Extension specialists, equine scientists and equine veterinarians, gives participants applied information on the following: The course is scheduled for live Internet broadcast from Auburn University each Tuesday and Thursday evening from Jan. 29 through March 4. Live broadcast begins at 6 p.m. (Central Time) and runs for three hours. Local Alabama Cooperative Extension System offices are the hosts of these sessions, which include the opportunity for audience interaction via Internet. Cost is $100 for all sessions and includes access to the program, program training book, completion certificate and Alabama Horse Council membership for 2008.
For more information, contact the Clarke County Extension office at (251) 275-3121. Registration deadline is Jan. 18.
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