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2008 SOMD Equine Conf

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2008 Southern Maryland Equine Conference

 

Keynote and demonstration day presentations by international clinicians

Susan Harris and Peggy Brown - Anatomy in Motion TM, The Visible Horse and Visible Rider

 

Attend any or all 3 days - The choice is yours!

 

Thursday April 3

·   Price Vs. Cost of Hay - $’s wisely spent for optimal nutrition

·   Selecting the Right Hay and Feed for Your Horsefrom equine athlete, to aging equine

·   Reinvigorating Drought Stressed Pastures - timely recommendations for the region

·   'Know your Weeds' indoor pasture walk – features live weed plant exhibits

·   Pasture & Nutrition Panel an opportunity to ask the experts

·   Caring for TwoManagement of the Broodmare and Newborn Foal.

·   Care and Nutrition of the Young and Growing horse

 

Friday April 4

· Key note Speakers: Susan Harris and Peggy Browninternational clinicians, trainers and authors

·   Important Legal updates for Horse Ownersliability, releases, contracts, OSHA, employment

·   Equine Business plan development planning for a successful equine operation

·   Farm Management for the Small Equine Operation

·   Business and Regulatory Panelfirst hand information from the professionals

· No Hoof, No HorseLameness, management of foot problems

·   Equine Dentistry

 

Saturday April 5  Demonstration  Day (indoor ring and seating)

SUSAN HARRIS AND PEGGY BROWN – present Anatomy in Motion TM, The Visible Horse and Rider This innovative presentation uses a live horse painted with skeletal and muscular systems to show how the horse’s bones and muscles work in motion, also illustrates how the proper use of the riders’ body can prevent stress, pain and difficulty in riding and training horses of all gaits and disciplines.  Learn to recognize and improve the elements of good movement and performance, discover how to achieve balance as you ride. The presentation is clearly and simply presented and is a valuable learning experience for riders from all disciplines, levels  and abilities.  Highly recommended as teaching tool for instructors, trainers, equine massage therapists, 4-H and pony club. For more information on Susan Harris & Peggy Brown visit: www.anatomyinmotion.com

 

Registration required by March 21

Cost: $20 per day, or $50.00 for all three days.

Cost includes continental breakfast and lunch.

 

To register:

Contact SoMD Agricultural Development Commission -

(301) 274-1922

or email: info@somarylandsogood.com

 

Visit www.somarylandsogood.com/events for agenda updates, directions & speaker information