Education
- PhD, University of Minnesota, 2006
- MS, University of Minnesota, 2000
- BS, University of Wisconsin - River Falls, 1998
Research
Interests
- Equine Forage Utilization and Management
- Forage Related Equine Health Issues
- Poisonous Plants and Weed Control
- Equine Industry Impacts and Trends
Teaching Responsibilities
- AnSc 2055: Horse Health Management (co-instructor)
- CVM 6301: Freshman Clinical Skills (co-instructor)
- CVM 6732: Equine Dentistry and Preventative Medicine (co-instructor)
Extension Programs and Outreach
- Fall Regional Horse Owner Programs
- Winter Regional Horse Owner Programs
- University of Minnesota Monthly Horse e-Newsletter
- Horse Website (www.extension.umn.edu/horse)
- Factsheets
- Guest speaking at various local, regional and national horse owner programs and events
Honors
and Awards
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Nation Communication Winner. Publication Division, 2008
- Minnesota Association of Extension Agricultural Educators State Winner. Publication Division, 2008
- Minnesota Association of Extension Agricultural Educators State Winner. Fact Sheet Division, 2007
Affiliations
- Equine Science Society
- eXtension Horse (Horse Quest)
- Midwest Forage Association
- North Central Weed Science Society
- Minnesota Association of Extension Educators
Publications (2002-2006)
- Refereed Articles -
Martinson, K., M. Hathaway, J. Wilson, B. Gilkerson, P. Peterson, and R. Del Vecchio. 2006. University of Minnesota Horse Owner Survey: Building an Equine Extension Program. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 44(6) Article Number 6RIB4. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2006december/rb4.shtml.
- Extension Publications -
Martinson, K. and J. Wilson. 2008. Humane options for unwanted horses. University of Minnesota Extension Fact Sheet 08640.
Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. 2007. Buying and storing horse hay. 4 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Service Fact Sheet M08463.
Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. 2007. Common Minnesota horse pasture grass and legume species. 4 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Fact Sheet 08490.
Martinson, K., B. Durgan, and R. Becker. 2007. The eleven primary noxious weeds of Minnesota. 4 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Fact Sheet 08489.
Martinson, K. 2007. Identification and control of Minnesota primary noxious weeds and weeds of concern in Washington County. 2 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Fact Sheet.
Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. 2007. Managing established horse pastures. 4 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Service Fact Sheet M08460.
Martinson, K. 2007. Minnesota horse premises. 2 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Service Fact Sheet M08457.
Martinson, K., L. Hovda, and M. Murphy, M. 2007. Plants poisonous or harmful to horses in the North Central United States. 44 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Publication 08491.
Martinson, K. and L. Stahl. 2007. Use caution when buying and harvesting ditch hay. 2 pages. University of Minnesota Extension Service Fact Sheet M1197.
Martinson, K., L. Hovda, and M. Murphy. 2006. Plants poisonous or harmful to horses. 2’ x 3’ Poster.
- Newsletters -
- Martinson, K. Dec. 2008. Plan to Attend 2009 Horse Owner Programs.
- Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. Nov. 2008. Equine Hay Analysis Continued.
- Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. Oct. 2008. Equine Hay Analysis.
- Martinson, K. Sep. 2008. Ask the Expert: Frost.
- Martinson, K. Sep. 2008. Plan to Attend Fall Horse Owner Programs.
- Martinson, K. Sep. 2008. Where to Get Equine Hay Tested.
- Martinson, K. and P. Peterson. Aug. 2008. Ask the Expert: Pastures.
- Martinson, K. Aug. 2008. Poisonous Plants.
- Martinson, K. June 2008. Preventing Hay Fires Continued.
- Martinson, K. May 2008. Preventing Hay Fires.
- Martinson, K. Apr. 2008. Come See U of M Faculty at the MN Horse Expo.
- Martinson, K. Mar. 2008. Pasture Site Planning.
- Martinson, K. Feb. 2008. Ask the Expert.
- Martinson, K. Jan. 2008. Equine Programs in Minnesota.
- Martinson, K. Dec. 2007. 2008 Regional Horse Owner Programs.
- Mowrey, B. and K. Martinson. Sep. 2007. Horse Fencing Options.
- Martinson, K. Aug. 2007. Ask the Expert.
- Martinson, K. Aug. 2007. Pasture Seeding Recommendations.
- Martinson, K. May 2007. Minnesota Horse Owner Survey Results Published.
- Martinson, K. May 2007. Your Input Matters.
- Martinson, K. Apr. 2007. U of M Speakers at MN Horse Expo.
- Martinson, K. Jan. 2007. Update on National Animal Identification System (Horse).
Forage Focus e-Newsletter Articles
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Martinson, K. Nov. 2008. Identification of Common, Cool Season, Perennial Pasture Grasses.
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Martinson, K. Aug. 2008. Horse Owners Should Prepare for Higher Hay Prices.
- Martinson, K. Mar. 2008. Pasture Site Planning.
- Martinson, K. Nov. 2007. Equine Forage Research Update.
- Martinson, K. Nov. 2007. Preventing Hay Fires.
- Martinson, K. Aug. 2007. Interpreting an Equine Hay Analysis.
- Martinson, K. Aug. 2007. Tips on Hay Storage.
- Martinson, K. May 2007. Fencing Options for Horses.
- Martinson, K. Mar. 2007. Seeding Rates for Horse Pastures.
- Martinson, K. Mar. 2007. Species Selection.
- Online Learning Lesson -
Horse Pasture Management
- National Webinars and Online Chats -
- 2008: Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses (My Horse University).
- 2007: Horse Pasture Management (eXtension Horse).
- Invited Presentations -
- Martinson, K. 2008. University of Vermont. Topics: Poisonous Plants, Equine Pasture Management, and Forage Related Equine Health Issues.
- Martinson, K. 2005. Hay and Forage Growers Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, SD. Topic: Minnesota Horse Owner Survey Results.
- Abstracts -
Martinson, K., M. Murphy, and L. Hovda. 2006. Plants poisonous or harmful to horses. North Central Weed Sci. Soc. Abstr. 50. North Central Weed Sci. Soc., Milwaukee, WI (Dec. 2006).
Martinson, K.B. and P. Peterson. 2005. University of Minnesota horse owner survey. American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. Bloomington, IL (June 2005).
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