Extension plans horse owners school for March Mondays

HAWLEY — Penn State Extension in Wayne and Pike County will be holding an educational program for horse owners and others involved in the horse industry on consecutive Mondays from March 3 through April 7. Classes will be held at the PPL Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Center from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM each night. “Our Horse Owners School is an effort to educate horse owners about a variety of topics and provides a forum for horse owners to exchange information with each other,” says Dave Messersmith, Extension Educator. During the four night program, participants will learn a variety of topics ranging from equine vaccination and basic veterinary care to buying quality hay for your horse and horse trailering basics. The program will conclude on April 7 with a barn visit to a newly constructed “greenhouse barn” that is being used for therapeutic riding. Whether you’re a new horse owner, or an “old pro” you’ll learn how to keep your horses healthy and happy and make ownership more enjoyable The cost of the program is $25 per person which includes refreshments and course materials. Those attending all four sessions will receive a Penn State Certificate of Completion and recognition during the graduation ceremony on March 17. Reservations are due by February 29 and can be made by calling Penn State Extension in Pike County, 570-296-3400.