Revised:  11/12/2009

Dr. Karyn Malinowski and  "Could Be Magic"

Welcome Friends!

Thank you for visiting the Rutgers Equine Science Center website.  The Equine Science Center is a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. We are dedicated to better horse care through research and education to advance the well-being and performance of horses and the equine industry.

This means that our science is devoted to finding solutions to problems afflicting equine athletes in order to maximize performance and prevent injury or illness.  It also means that we assist in assembling the vast resources of this state university and the state of New Jersey to help the horse industry survive and thrive – using our scientific expertise as well as our role as catalyst in the development of policy that will ensure the horse industry’s sustainability.

In July of 2009, the Rutgers Equine Science Center released an independent in-depth report of the impact of slot machines or video lottery terminals on the horse racing and breeding industry, and agriculture and open space.  The report also details the potential economic impact to New Jersey if racing-related activities were to leave the state. The executive summary and full report are available for reading and distribution.

Education is an essential facet of the Equine Science Center mission.  As you explore our website, you will discover several comprehensive and unique features:

• Ask the Expert - Dr. Carey Williams, Extension Specialist in Equine Management at Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, and the faculty and staff of the Equine Science Center is available to answer your questions on equine care and horse management. 
• Headline News - Visit our homepage to view the latest horse industry news from the Equine Science Center.  You can also subscribe to receive RSS feeds from the Equine Science Center.
• FAQs - If you have a horse-related question, you may find the answer located in our FAQs.  If you don’t find your question and answer here, we encourage you to email us through our Ask the Expert feature.
• ESC Podcasts - We recognize the growing trend toward multi-tasking and have created a series of podcasts for learners “on the go”.  We welcome you to listen to our podcast series online or download them for future listening. 
• Kids, is that a Horse in Your Science Class? - We are committed to sharing our science and research with future equine industry leaders. 

In addition to the above mentioned features, you will also find an archive of our news releases, quarterly newsletter, informative fact sheets, and other documents of interest.

We are proud to announce that the Equine Science Center has joined Facebook!  By creating the Facebook page Friends of the Rutgers Equine Science Center Club we aim to create a shared sense of community among alumni, students, faculty, staff and equine enthusiasts. In order to sign-up, you must have a Facebook account.  Facebook accounts are free and there is no membership fee to join.  We hope to see you there!

The fall 2009 Equine Science Center calendar is brimming with workshops, events, and opportunities for us to continue sharing our scientific equine knowledge, research, and expertise with you.  Please stay tuned to our website for upcoming details.  You can also subscribe (at no cost) to receive RSS feeds from the Rutgers Equine Science Center.

We want to hear from you!  If you would like to submit a comment or suggestion, please contact us at esc@njaes.rutgers.edu.  Anyone can “speak” to our faculty and staff through this site. If you have a horse-related question, you probably will find the answer in our “FAQs,” located under “Ask Us.”  Or, submit your question directly through our Ask the Expert feature.

Best,

Dr. Karyn Malinowski
Director, Equine Science Center