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Equine Science Center
of
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey
"Better Horse Care Through Research and Education"
The Equine Science Center is an approved unit of the New Jersey
Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey. Its mission is better horse care through research
and education in order to advance the well-being and performance of horses
and the equine industry. Its vision is to be recognized throughout New
Jersey as well as nationally and internationally for its achievements in:
- Identifying issues in the horse industry
- Finding solutions through science-based inquiry
- Providing answers to the horse industry and to horse owners
- Influencing public policy to ensure the viability of the horse
industry.
Director:
Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D., was appointed director in July
2001. Dr. Malinowski has been a faculty member at Cook College (now known as
the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences) since 1978.
Her research and extension programs concentrate on improving the well being
and quality of life of the equine athlete while ensuring the vitality and
viability of the equine industry, both statewide and nationally. She has
received numerous awards for her work, including the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Rutgers University Graduate School in 2007, a leadership award from the
American Youth Horse Council, as well as the American Horse Council’s Van
Ness Award in 2001. She was named Outstanding Equine Educator by the Equine
Nutrition and Physiology Society, also in 2001. Dr. Malinowski held the position of Director of Rutgers Cooperative
Extension from 2002 - 2008.
History:
In 1978, Cook College established an equine science program as part of its
Department of Animal Sciences, with a focus of conducting research in the
areas of exercise physiology; aging, growth and development; and nutrition.
Students
at Rutgers University can minor in equine science and be fully prepared to
enter the equine profession upon graduation. Horse enthusiasts and industry
professionals benefit from the program’s research that is delivered to them
through the successful outreach component.
Equine Science Center Program Focus Areas:
- Equine Health and Well-Being
- Land Use Policy and Management
- Environmental Stewardship
- Integrity of Equestrian Sport
- Economic Growth and Industry Sustainability
Equine Science Center Facilities:
Located on the G. H. Cook campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Equine
Science Center is recognized for its excellent exercise physiology
facilities and its efficient farm set-up that is capable of handling more
than 60 horses at the same time. A new complex called the Ryders Lane
Facility is growing to become the national showcase for environmental best
management practices for equine operations. The public can avail itself of
these resources and learn more about ensuring the well
being, longevity, performance and advancement of horses through our website. They will have
instant and ongoing access to the best thinking and best practices of the
equine world.
Equine Science Center Key Personnel:
- Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D., Director
- Diana Orban Brown, Director of Communications
- Faculty and
Staff
Advisory Board
Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement (RUBEA), adviser to the
Equine Science Center, is composed of a notable and dedicated group of horse
industry leaders from the private sector, education, and New Jersey
agriculture.
RUBEA members represent the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of
New Jersey, the Thoroughbred Breeders Association of New Jersey, the New
Jersey Farm Bureau, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of
Animal Health, the New Jersey Horse Council, the State Board of Agriculture,
Rutgers Equine Science Center, the Equine Advisory Board to the New Jersey
Department of Agriculture, the United States Equestrian Team, and The New
Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners.
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