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Workshops, Courses Educate Horse Owners by Bonnie Coblentz Horse Management 101 Was the Re- Ple Who Came for Three Hours Once MSU Extension Service Sult MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE • ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER VOLUME 92 NUMBER 4 FEBRUARY 15, 2020 JACKSON, MS Workshops, Courses Educate Horse Owners By Bonnie Coblentz Horse Management 101 was the re- ple who came for three hours once MSU Extension Service sult. a week for eight weeks,” Ware said. “We take it from the perspective “Everybody who walked away from The romantic idea of owning and of beginners, but even if you are that program said they would do it riding horses often does not match an experienced horse owner, there again because the information they the costly and time-consuming real- is still a lot you can learn,” he said. gained about horses and horse own- ity of maintaining them, a discrep- “Nutrition is a good example. It can ership was helpful to them.” ancy being addressed in workshops be very complex how to feed a horse, Although this course is designed aimed at making horse ownership and even people who have done this for people who already own and ride more rewarding. for 30 years may have some miscon- horses, it can be used as an intro- Clay Cavinder, horse specialist ceptions.” duction for those serious about get- with the Mississippi State University This program was specifically de- ting into the horse industry. Extension Service, offers a one-day signed for Extension agents to offer The logistics of offering a Horse workshop and a six-week program in their own counties to support the Management 101 class are more de- to address the tremendous amount horse industry and horse owners of manding, but Cavinder said he will of information that a horse owner their region. Topics included nutri- offer the course to any group of in- must absorb. tion, exercise physiology, horseman- terested individuals across the state “We offer Hands on Horses as a ship skills and more. Participants where the facilities are in place. one-day workshop to help people receive one hour of instruction and Costs for this class vary by location learn how to handle their horses,” then two hours of riding and hands- and size of the group. Mississippi State University Extension Service Equine Specialist Dr. Clay on work. Contact the local Extension of- Cavinder offers Hands on Horses as a one-day workshop to help people Amy Ware, Extension agent in fice for more information on how to learn how to handle their horses. Photo by MSU Extension Service. Montgomery County, hosted the have this course offered in a particu- first Horse Management 101 work- lar region. Cavinder said. “Our target audience shop. shop in 2017. Although offered in MSU is an equal opportunity in- is both new and existing horse own- But knowing how to own, care for Winona, it drew participants from as stitution. For disability accommo- ers, as there are so many things a and enjoy a horse takes longer than far away as Yazoo, Washington and dation or other information, please person has to figure out.” one day, so Cavinder expanded this contact Cavinder at 662-325-7466 or The Hands on Horses class is pre- Clay counties. sented in a barn with MSU horses, workshop to a six-week experience. “We ended up with about 20 peo- [email protected]. and topics cover selecting hay and feeding and grooming the animals. “The greatest expense you will incur with horse ownership is not the purchase price,” Cavinder said. “That’s the least. A 1,000-pound ani- mal eats at lot, and there is a respon- sibility that comes with them to care for them properly.” This class is a great introduction for people considering getting a horse or those who are new to horse ownership. This workshop introduc- es them to the resources available through the MSU Extension Service. The next Hands on Horses work- shop will be held April 25 at MSU’s horse unit at the H.H. Leveck Ani- mal Research Center. The cost to attend this one-day workshop is $45 per person. Participants do not have to own a horse to attend this work- Page 2 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN February 15, 2020 Commissioner’s Policy Corner By Whit Kendall of the Governor after serving as the in 2008. Sen. Dean Kirby, R-Pearl, Policy Advisor - MDAC lieutenant governor for two terms was elected as the president pro beginning in 2012. tem. Of the 52 senators that Lt. Gov. Welcome to the Commissioner’s In the House of Representatives, Hosemann will preside over, 14 of Policy Corner! This column will be Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, was elected those senators are new members. Lt. used to inform our Market Bulletin by his peers as Speaker of the House Gov. Hosemann named Sen. Chuck subscribers about the 2020 legisla- for another term. Speaker Gunn has Younger, R-Columbus, as chairman tive session as it progresses. This served in this same role since 2012 of the Senate Agriculture Commit- session marks the beginning of a and as a member of the legislature tee and Sen. Benjamin Suber, R- new term with many new faces, in- since 2004. Rep. Jason White, R- Bruce, as vice-chairman. This will cluding some of our most important West, was elected as speaker pro tem. be the first term for both senators in Andy Gipson leaders. Because it is the beginning Of the 122 members in the House, this role. of a new term, the 2020 session is 25 of those representatives are new As far as legislation this session, Commissioner 118 days long as opposed to the members. Two faces that remain bills have been referred to commit- Andy Gipson Mississippi Department of usual 90 days. As result, the session the same in the House are Rep. Bill tees and committees are beginning Commissioner has been slow up to this point, but Pigott, R-Tylertown, and Vince Man- to take up these bills. The main would authorize the Commissioner Agriculture & Commerce is beginning to pick up as bills are gold, R-Brookhaven,—the chairman piece of legislation to watch for to implement a program to promote referred to committees and commit- and vice-chairman, respectively, of this session that impacts the Mis- 121 North Jefferson Street and strengthen our agricultural tees begin to take up those bills. the House Agriculture Committee. sissippi Department of Agriculture Jackson, MS 39201 workforce. In addition to the Com- Among the new leaders in Missis- In the Senate, Delbert Hosemann and Commerce is Commissioner missioner’s bill, the legislature will Phone: 601-359-1100 sippi government is Tate Reeves, the was elected as the new lieutenant Gipson’s Future of Mississippi Agri- have to make a decision on whether 65th Governor of the State of Missis- governor. Hosemann previously culture Bill. Commissioner Gipson www.mdac.ms.gov to legalize the cultivation of hemp sippi. Reeves was sworn in on Janu- served as the Mississippi Secretary has made agricultural workforce in Mississippi. If hemp cultivation is ary 17, 2020. He comes to the Office of State for three terms beginning development a priority and this bill Ag Museum legalized in Mississippi, MDAC will 601-432-4500 serve a large role in administering a Agricultural Theft Bureau hemp program. Therefore, the Com- 1-800-678-2660 missioner will be watching this bill closely as the legislature discusses Aquaculture hemp, which would give our farmers 601-359-1102 another crop to grow on their farms if they choose to do so. Board of Animal Health Here at MDAC we are focused on 601-359-1170 making sure that we represent our farmers and ranchers during the Bureau of Plant Industry legislative session. The Policy Cor- 662-325-3390 ner will be used to convey how we are doing this throughout the com- Consumer Protection ing months. If you have any ques- 601-359-1148 tions or concerns regarding any legislation, please feel free to reach Fairgrounds/Coliseum out and give me a call at 601-359- 601-961-4000 1164. I look forward to keeping you updated on what is taking place at Genuine MS Mississippi lawmakers kicked off the 2020 legislative session on January 7 and is scheduled to last until May 3, 2020. 601-359-1159 your Capitol! 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Weights & Measures 601-359-1149 Visit GenuineMS.com • 601-359-1159 • [email protected] February 15, 2020 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN Page 3 From Our Kitchen To Yours Spring Fling Snacks ************************************************************** Fluffy Cream Cheese Biscuits Pork Tenderloin Sliders mint sprigs (for garnish) Assorted Crackers Place Brie round on a serving platter. Top with 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 pork tenderloins spreadable cheese. Garnish with ribbon and herb 1/4 cup warm water 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided bouquet in the design of a lady’s hat. Layer crackers 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt around serving platter. 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