It’s that time of the year again. No, I’m not talking aboutroses, chocolate, and candlelight dinners. Sunday, February 8th is the annual Horse Management Seminar
and I can’t wait!This year’s topic is
all about FOOD! The official title is, “Grazing Rewards and Concerns: How and
Why to Care for Your Pastures”.It may
not be about growing delicious doughnuts (I wish!), but more about cultivating
lush pastures and maintaining healthy body weight for your horses.
I’m Lord Nelson, a 42 year old American Quarter Horse. My first job at Rutgers University was on mounted patrol. I also carried the Scarlet Knight mascot at football games.
One day I became famous when I got excited, stepped onto the field and became the only horse in history to receive a penalty in a football game!
And I’m curious and mischievous! I love to be outside, so don’t ever leave my stall door open. I love all kinds of food – just about nothing at a picnic is safe. I also don’t like cheese puffs. That cheetah on the bag scares me to death!
After 22 years on mounted patrol, I’m proud to be back, working for the Rutgers Equine Science Center and telling everyone what I know.