Department of Animal Sciences, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and Equine Science Center, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick 08901, USA.
J Anim Sci. 2012 Dec;90(12):4666-70. doi: 10.2527/jas.2012-5459. Epub 2012 Jul 5.
In 1999, the Young Horse Teaching and Research Program (YHTRP) was initiated at Rutgers University. The unique aspect of the program was using horses generally considered "at risk" and in need of rescue, but of relatively low value. The risks of using horses from pregnant mare urine (PMU) ranches and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs were high, but, ultimately, unrealized. No students or staff members were seriously injured over the course of the next 12 yr, and the horses were sold annually as highly desirable potential athletes or pleasure horses, usually at a profit. The use of "at risk" horses generated a significant amount of positive media attention and attracted substantial funding in the form of donations and sponsorships, averaging over $60,000 (USD)per year. Despite economic downturns, public and industry support provided sustainability for the program with only basic University infrastructural support. Taking the risk of using "at risk" horses paid off, with positive outcomes for all.
1999 年，罗格斯大学启动了青年马教学研究计划（YHTRP）。该计划的独特之处在于使用通常被认为“处于风险之中”且需要救援但价值相对较低的马。使用来自怀孕母马尿液（PMU）牧场和土地管理局（BLM）野马的马存在很高的风险，但最终并未实现。在接下来的 12 年中，没有学生或工作人员受到严重伤害，这些马每年都以非常理想的潜在运动员或休闲马的身份出售，通常都有盈利。使用“处于风险之中”的马引起了大量媒体的关注，并以捐款和赞助的形式吸引了大量资金，平均每年超过 60,000 美元（USD）。尽管经济下滑，但公众和行业的支持为该计划提供了可持续性，仅得到了大学基础设施的基本支持。使用“处于风险之中”的马是有风险的，但最终所有方面都取得了积极的成果。
