{"id":8889,"date":"2024-06-04T09:45:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/?page_id=8889"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:56:17","slug":"summer-speaker-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/livestock\/equine\/summer-speaker-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new free Equine Speaker series to share new research, novel management practices, and solutions to common challenges with our equine companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summer 2025 Sessions<br><\/strong><em>From Foaling to Farewell \u2013 Essential Knowledge for the Equine Lifecycle<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our summer 2025 sessions featured a comprehensive online speaker series dedicated to every stage of your horse\u2019s life, from the first breath to the final goodbye. Whether you&#8217;re a horse owner, equine professional, or passionate caregiver, this series offers valuable insights to help you provide the best care at every age. Learn from veterinarians, Extension Specialists, and seasoned equine caregivers in a supportive, knowledge-rich environment. Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to grow your understanding and strengthen the bond with your horse, from beginning to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert Talks Included:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foal care and early development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equine nutrition through the life stages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior horse management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grief and emotional support for caregivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical mortality&nbsp;management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_c32b87-b0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_c32b87-b0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-8889_c32b87-b0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Summer Equine Speaker Series: Setting up Foals and Young Horses for Success\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wsZQIlL8qpY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 26, 2025<\/strong><br><strong>Setting up Foals and Young Horses for Success<\/strong><br>Dr. Devan Catalano, Ph.D., Equine Extension Specialist, Colorado State University<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_ccf7ee-c5 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_ccf7ee-c5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-8889_ccf7ee-c5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Summer Equine Speaker Series: Understanding Equine Nutrition at Every Stage\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8rsLymB6Q4Q?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July 30, 2025<\/strong><br><strong>Understanding Equine Nutrition at Every Stage<\/strong><br>Dr. Fran Rowe, DVM, Equine Nutritionist, MADBARN<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_4fb1e4-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-8889_4fb1e4-6c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-8889_4fb1e4-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Summer Equine Speaker Series: Grief Management for Equine and Livestock Caregivers\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id8889_0e8268-62 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane8889_d063e7-24\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">2024: Pasture and System Management for Healthier Horses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The theme for summer 2024 is &#8220;Pasture and System Management for Healthier Horses.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday, September 13, 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Summer Equine Speaker Series: What\u2019s bugging your horse? 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Also, get a sneak peak at the current stable fly research happening in Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tuesday, June 11, 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Summer Equine Speaker Series: \u201cKeeping Easy-Keeper Equines CAN be Easy!\u201d with Cherrie Nolden\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJi_j_giXGE?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Keeping Easy-Keeper Equines CAN be Easy!&#8221;<br><\/strong>Cherrie Nolden, Farmer, Won Der Fjords<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherrie Nolden shares the management approaches that she\u2019s developed and practiced for naturally keeping pastured easy-keeper equines healthy and happy, while also improving the environment and life-work balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday, July 11, 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Summer Equine Speaker Series: \u201cHorsekeeping: Diet and Movement for Healthier Horses\u201d\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ArkjLltzh3U?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cHorsekeeping: Diet and Movement for Healthier Horses\u201d<\/strong><br>Alicia Harlov, Specialty Farrier and Humble Hoof Rehabilitation and Podcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An overview on nutrition and movement for horse health, and where many modern day diets and environments fall short. 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