Publications

Seven weed species now are resistant to several groups of herbicides in Nebraska. Common waterhemp, giant ragweed, kochia, marestail, Palmer amaranth, and shattercane are proven ecological survivors. They are resistant to glyphosate or acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides. Learn More

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Horsin' Around 2005 is a six-DVD set in which multiple American Quarter Horse Association World Western Pleasure champion and trainer Shane Dowdy demonstrates his winning training and showing methods.

Highlights include:

• Selecting the Natural Prospect
• Fundamental Training of the Pleasure Prospect
• Riding Young Horses Toward Futurity Events
• Taking The Intermediate Horse To The Next Level
• Training The Advanced Horse
• Keeping The Proper Attitude in The Finished Horse
• Showing The Finished Horse and Show Techniques

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In this 6-DVD set, Bruce and Sue Ellen Vickery cover the following topics:

• Getting Started, Finding the Suitable Horse
• Fundamental Training for a Well-Broken Horse
• Showmanship At Halter
• Getting a Start on The Horsemanship Horse
• Sharpening Your Horsemanship Equitation Horse
• The Makings of a Trail Horse
• Developing Flying Lead Changes

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This 4-DVD set contains about 10 hours of information presented by American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman Andy Moorman. Moorman has spent decades training both horses and riders. Over the years she has coached some of the country's most successful riders. Segments were recorded during a two-day workshop held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Highlights include:

• Showmanship at Halter — What Everyone Needs to Know
• Developing the Foundation — Riding Drills for All Riders
• The Hunt Seat Horse and Equitation Rider
• Getting a Start on the Horsemanship Horse
• Advancing Your Western Horsemanship for All Events
• Advancing Your English Equitation
• Maximizing Your Success in Trail Classes
• Lead Changes

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Bill and Tina Kaven from Gordonville, Texas, have been one of the most successful training teams in the Western Pleasure Industry over the past decade and are highly respected AQHA and NSBA judges. Tina has been a dominant force in the show arena, capturing the Jr. Western Pleasure World Champion title in 2003 and the Reserve World titles in 1999, 2002 and 2005. She also captured the Jr. Western Pleasure, Sr. Western Pleasure, and Open Maturity championship at the 2004 Quarter Horse Congress and in 2007 won a $100,000 prize for her win on Good Luck Girl at the 2007 Masters Western Pleasure class.

This 5-DVD set contains 8.5 hours of information presented at the February Horsin' Around workshop held at the R.B. Warren Arena at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Topics covered:

• Starting Your Prospect — Building The Foundation With Groundwork (85 minutes)
• Starting Your Prospect — First Ride (70 minutes)
• Colt Basics — Developing Control (50 minutes)
• Starting Your Prospect — Day 2 (67 minutes)
• Taking Your Prospect To The Next Level — Intermediate Horse Calisthenics (60 minutes)
• Fine-Tuning The Seasoned Horse Using Advanced Calisthenics (85 minutes)
• Evaluating A Western Pleasure Prospect (45 minutes)
• Show Strategies (35 minutes)

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This 5-DVD set covers a range of topics to help you improve your competition skills for horse shows.  Guest presenter is the award-winning Nancy Cahill.

• Disc 1: Finding the Versatile Athlete; Accessing Your Horse's Abilities and Making the Most of What You Have; Gaining Control for Maximum Performance
• Disc 2: Western Horsemanship: Developing the Horse and Rider Team; The Trail Class Horse — Getting Started
• Disc 3: Fine-Tuning for Showmanship at Halter; Getting all Pluses from Your Supplements (Dean Meyer and Craig Sandmeir); and Dealing with "Unwanted" Horses in Nebraska (Kathy Anderson)
• Disc 4: More on Trail!
• Disc 5: Trailing for Western Pleasure

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The first four DVDs in this set feature Holly Hover of Scottsdale, Arizona. The fifth DVD contains presentations by Dr. Kelly Stich, DVM, and Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist.

• Disc 1: Does This Horse Fit your Goals? and Can This Horse Do What It Needs To Do?
• Disc 2: Raising Your Showmanship Score — A Judge's View Point and Sharpening Your Horse For Horsemanship and Equitation
• Disc 3: Western Horsemanship — How A Judge Views The Horse and Rider Team and English Equitation — Enhancing You and Your Horse
• Disc 4: Trail — Tips To Enhance Your Horse's Performance
• Disc 5: Alternative Therapies For A Happier Horse — Dr. Kelly Stich, DVM and College and Horses: Making The Best Choice For Your Future! — Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist

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Understanding housing and related service options is critical for people at all stages of life. This set of two Extension Community Lessons covers multiple housing options and related services available in communities.

Housing Options for Today and Tomorrow — This Leader Guide (HEF578) contains information to guide participants in learning about what housing options and home support services are available in their community. A supporting PowerPoint® presentation and other housing consideration checklists are available online as well.

Housing Options for Today and Tomorrow — The Participant Guide (HEF579) compares different housing and related service options and provides guidelines, checklists, and other resources to help participants make housing decisions that fit their needs.

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