The Master Equine Manager program is an online certification program that provides comprehensive equine management education. It consists of online modules that can be accessed anytime covering topics like horse behavior, nutrition, health, and selection. Participants must complete written quizzes for each module and a hands-on practical evaluation. The goal is to meet the needs of current and future horse owners and enthusiasts.

1. Master Equine Manager
www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine
A unique program that incorporates 24/7 access to instruction, learning resources, written and practical
assessments. Meeting future equine learner needs is the goal of the program as well as utilizing the
knowledge and abilities of current/future Master Equine Managers (MEMs).
Purpose
To provide horse owners and enthusiasts with a comprehensive educational program that teaches the science
of horse management. The Master Equine Manager program combines focused learning opportunities with
hands-on experience.
Design
The Master Equine Manager program has been redesigned to accommodate your busy schedules. The
program is a combination of video recordings, slide sets, questionnaires, articles, resources, and a quiz.
Participants will be able to access the material any time. The module will be complete when each quiz is
finished.
Is Online Study For You?
 You can add to your equine knowledge anyplace and at any time using a computer
 You can study a subject of interest to you
 You can learn at your own pace
How About the Practical Component?
To complete the certification, you are required to attend a practical workshop and evaluation. Iowa State
University Master Equine Manager staff will provide advisory support. We can assist with contact information
for evaluators in your local area.
Modules
 Welfare of Horses: Understanding Horse Behavior, Facilities and Equipment, Equine Quality Assurance
 Horse Nutrition: Forages for Horses, Feeds and Feeding
 Horse Health: Equine Emergency Treatment, Vaccinations for Horses, Understanding Horse Parasites,
and Hoof Care
 Selection of Horses: Conformation and Evaluation, Unsoundness’s and Blemishes
Each module will be in Moodle and will consist of
 Video
 Questionnaires
 Slide Sets
 Quizzes
 Resources
e-Learning Equine
Education Modules with
written assessment -
On-line, 24/7
Hands-On Training with
practical evaluation -
multiple dates, locations
throughout the year
Knowledge, Certificate
achievement, Title,
MEM Network access,
Continuing Education
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2. Master Equine Manager
www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine
Dates
Online material will be available on the following dates to complete the modules.
 September 15th
– December 15th
2013
 January 15th
– May 15th, 2014
Practical Evaluation Dates (Refer to website for additional dates as scheduled)
 Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Contact Dr. Peggy Miller, 515-294-5260, peggy@iastate.edu
November 7th & 8th, 2013
 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Contact Dr. Kathy Anderson, 402-472-6414, kanderson1@unl.edu
November 7th & 8th, 2013
 University of Connecticut
Contact Dr. Jenifer Nadeau, 860-486-4471, jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu
May 15th & 16th , 2014
Certification
 Certification is open to junior and senior high school students, and any adult with an interest in horses
 To receive the Master Equine Manager Certificate the individual must complete each module, attend a
practical evaluation or perform a documented self-evaluation.
 Examination – For each module a quiz will be associated with it. The quiz will be on-line. To be certified
an 80% or better is required on the quiz.
1. Quiz Date - You can take the quiz on any day you choose. The quiz can be repeated.
 Practical Evaluation – Three options:
1. Practical evaluation dates will be available at various locations during the year
2. Schedule with an approved evaluator to perform the evaluation
3. Perform a documented self-evaluation which requires submitting a videotape, DVD or video file of
you performing the required actions
Practical Evaluation
 Practical evaluations will be held at Master Equine Manager’s facilities that have completed the training,
Community Colleges and/or Universities.
For Iowa High School Teacher Participants
 Approved for Heartland AEA Credit
Master Equine Manager Program Registration Fee
$325/adult or $250/youth. Adult is 19 or over. Youth must be a junior or senior in high school.
Register at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/equine/register.html
For More Information
Peggy M. Auwerda
Department of Animal Science
Iowa State University
119 Kildee Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5260
FAX: 515-294-0018
peggy@iastate.edu
or
Dale Miller
Marion County Extension
210 N. Iowa St.
P.O. Box 409
Knoxville, IA 50138
641-842-2014
FAX: 641-842-0664
dmill@iastate.edu