2025 Winter Horse Educational Series
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Collapse ▲Horse owners in the area are invited to participate in the popular annual Horse Mini-Series. Three meetings will be conducted at the Franklin County Extension Center Annex meeting room, 103 S Bickett Blvd., in Louisburg. The initial class meeting will be Thursday, February 13th. Sponsored meals will begin all three evenings at 6 p.m., followed by the educational programs. Registration required. $20 includes dinner and the program.
Horse Series Meeting Schedule & Registration Information
- Thursday, February 13th – speaker, Barbara L. Oslund, NC Horse Council, “An Overview and Update of the Equine State Trail and Equine Trail Best Practices.” Registration required by 6:00 p.m. February 12th.
- Thursday, February 27th – speaker, Dr. Hallie Kiser, Vet; Grace Detwiler and Makayla Strickland, Vet Technicians, NC Mobile Veterinary Service,“Fecal Testing in your equine: In’s and Out’s.” (Powerpoint presentation followed by hands-on Lab – bring your horse, goat, sheep fecal sample!) Registration required by 6:00 p.m. February 26th.
The Franklin County Extension Center was recently granted a new microscope and kit to teach area livestock owners how to look for and determine the parasitic loads in their animals. Therefore, we are offering this important training for you next week on Thursday, Feb. 27th in the Annex meeting room at the Ag Center in Louisburg.
Take advantage of this training opportunity. Hope to see you next week!
- Thursday, March 13th – speaker, Dr. Paul Siciliano, Ph.D., Professor – Equine Nutrition and Mgmt., NCSU, “Getting the Most out of Your Pasture for Your Horse’s Health-and Your Bank Account’s Health.” Registration required by 6:00 p.m. March 11th. Register Online
For more information, call the Franklin County Extension Office at 919-496-3344. For program details, email Martha Mobley or visit our website.
Annual EIA & Vaccine Clinic – Saturday, February 15th
The Franklin County Center partners with Dr. Cole Younger, Full Circle Mobile Veterinary Service to host an annual equine & vaccine clinic. This year it will be on Saturday, February 15th, at the Franklin County Farmer’s Market Shelter, in Louisburg, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Maintaining horse vaccines and Coggins is very important to the health and well-being of the horse. By hosting this event in a central location, it allows the horse owner to save money by not having a farm call fee.
To book your time slot to bring your horse on Feb. 3rd, please contact 919-496-3344.
For additional information, contact the office at 919-496-3344 or email Martha Mobley.
