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Events for February 2012

Sep 17 - May 12   Ongoing Whole Horsemanship Course
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Ongoing Whole Horsemanship Course improves horse rider relationship and horse well being through 4 areas of concentration: horse behavior, bodywork, integrative groundwork and functional riding. Learn to see the whole picture of your horse and your relationship with him. 8 Saturday workshops, with online Q and A, book. Includes Tellington Ttouch and prepares riders to qualify for Tellington Centauride amateur certification. Contact Penny Stone for more information. wholehorseowman@yahoo.com, phone 512-847-9968, 512-917-1866  More Info
Email to: wholehorsewoman@yahoo.com
Jan 1 - Jun 30   EQ50 Free Equine Anatomy Course Worldwide
Location: Online, CA, USA
Worldwide Registration. The EQ50 Equine Anatomy online self paced course is also the required precourse study guide used for our signature Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification courses but anyone can benefit from this course! A course manual is sent via download link along with an invitation to the Yahoo Group to ask questions should you have any along the way. Section Three on palpating the surface anatomy is supported by You Tube video. The course began in June 2009 and boasts over 3000 happy participants! Completing it also offers 50 continuing education hours for members of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Human State Certification). Course Content: Anatomy and Veterinary Terminology and Vocabulary, The Muscular System, The Skeletal System and Palpating Bony Landmarks and Surface Anatomy. Email or write the office at 707 884-9963 Tuition is free. $20USD Admin fee.  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
Feb 2   University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center Equine Reproduction Facilities grand opening
Location: Lexington, KY, USA
4 p.m., EST University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center Equine Reproduction Facilities grand opening, Maine Chance Farm, Lexington, Ky.  More Info
Email to: jenny.blandford@uky.edu
Feb 8   Equine Health Lecture Series 2012: Lumps, Bumps and Other Skin Disorders in Horses
Location: North Grafton, MA, USA
Equine Health Lecture Series 2012: Lumps, Bumps and Other Skin Disorders in Horses with Alfredo Sanchez, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Wednesday February 8, 2012 7pm-9pm at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 2 CE hours each. A series of informational lectures for the equine community designed for equine professionals and owners. Contact: Continuing Education Dept. 508-887-4723; vetCEinfo@tufts.edu, web site: www.tufts.edu/vet/ce  More Info
Email to: vetceinfo@tufts.edu
Feb 11   Embryo Recovery and Transfer in the Mare
Location: Amissville, VA, USA
To be held at Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC. This 1 day course is designed to educate veterinarians on the procedures of embryo recovery and processing for shipment. For additional information, see website, e-mail, or call 540-937-9832.  More Info
Email to: info@equinereproduction.com
Feb 11 - Feb 19   Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Course
Location: Chelmsford, ENG
Writtle College with Instructor and Veterinarian Mila Speciani, EEBW Join us for our signature course; the original and first Equine Body Worker Certification which offers a unique blend of sports massage, soft tissue mobilization and release, stretching, and point therapy. The course emphasizes proper and safe techniques; all anatomically referenced. It covers assessment of the entire horse including conformation and gait evaluation and introduces saddle fit and dentistry. The program stresses ethics and underlines marketing as well as documentation to accentuate working within the professional equine care industry. This is the only course that we know of which is accepted by UK university for the equine therapy degrees. The class is presented with loads of hands-on, specimens, illustrations, horses and of course our "painted horse." Equinology graduates stand out in the professional world. Veterinarians recommend our graduates to their own clients and refer students to our programs. Contact Equinenergy directly by emailing: office@equinenergy.com  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
Feb 13   Reproductive Ultrasonography in the Mare
Location: Amissville, VA, USA
To be held at Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC. This 1 day course is designed to give veterinarians the opportunity to gain experience using ultrasonography to aid in mare reproductive management. 4 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory experience. For additional information, see website, e-mail, or call 540-937-9832.  More Info
Email to: info@equinereproduction.com
Feb 14 - Feb 17   Individual Experience with Ultrasounding In-House Mares
Location: Amissville, VA, USA
To be held at Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC. A herd of 15 to 20 in-house mares will be available daily for veterinarians to palpate/ultrasound. Participants are welcome to utilize these mares throughout the period to gain experience with palpation and ultraonographic techniques. For additional information, see website, e-mail, or call 540-937-9832.  More Info
Email to: info@equinereproduction.com
Feb 18   Draft Horse Owner Extension Education Program
Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA
University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center 1801 Dudley Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 Online Registration Available at: www.regonline.com/DraftHorse  More Info
Email to: krishona@umn.edu
Feb 18   23rd Annual Seminar for the Serious Horse Owner: Horse Conformation
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Attend this program to expel the myths of “ideal conformation” and to receive step by step analysis of conformation for selecting breeding stock and potential athletes for a variety of equine disciplines. Saturday, February 18, 2012 Morning Sessions: Ebling Symposium Auditorium in the Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 9:00 The Myth of Ideal Conformation 10:30 How Conformation Affects Hoof Deformities 11:15 Step by Step Analysis of Conformation Afternoon Session (Live Demos): UW-Madison Stock Pavilion, 1675 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 1:30 Horse Conformation “The Bad” 2:45 Horse Conformation “The Good” 3:45 Jumping Exhibition Details & Ticket Info: (608) 265-5206 olsonk@vetmed.wisc.edu www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ce/horse_owner Register by February 5th and SAVE! Group discounts available.  More Info
Email to: olsonk@vetmed.wisc.edu
Feb 18   Saddle Research Trust International Conference "Bringing Science to Saddles"
Location: Cambridge, UKG
2012 International Conference - Bringing Science to Saddles Sponsored by Sue Carson Saddles and Solution Saddles At The Lord Ashcroft Conference Centre, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Saturday 18th February 2012, 9am – 5pm Tickets now on sale! Update: More guest speakers announced!!! Featuring the world’s key players in scientific research investigating the interaction between saddles, riders and horses: Professor Hilary Clayton Holder of the McPhail Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. “The effects of saddles and riding on the horse’s back and movement” Dr. Lars Roepstorff Equine Biomechanist, Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. “Bringing science to saddles” Dr. Narelle Stubbs Research Associate at the McPhail Equine Performance Centre, Michigan State University. Australian Equestrian Team Physiotherapist and co-author of “Activate Your Horse’s Core” “The influence of the rider’s position” Professor Christian Peham Leader of the Movement Science Group, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna “The evaluation of the interaction of horse, saddle and rider” The Saddle Research Trust, a charitable organisation, has been established to scientifically and objectively lead and support research into the influence of saddles on the performance of horses and riders. This area of research has received little focused attention despite its high importance and relevance to the equine industry globally. The world-renowned speakers will present the very latest research concerning: • The complex interaction of horse, saddle and rider • Welfare and performance of the ridden horse • The influence of the rider • Objective methods of assessing saddle performance • The different designs of saddles and their effect on performance Further speakers to be announced. Student research posters will be on display. Tickets: Open to all - but strictly limited and on a first come, first served basis. SRT members…………£100 Non-members……..…..£150 Students...........................£75 At the door ……………. £180 (subject to availability) (SRT Associate Annual Membership £75. Membership is open to all and runs to 31st December each year. Benefits include reduced price admission to all SRT fixtures.) Please send cheques made payable to Saddle Research Trust to: The Old Barns, Steetley, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 3DZ. UK BACS payments to: Saddle Research Trust, Account no.121 939 84, Sort code: 602 430. Although the trust does not have its own card payment facilities, credit and debit card payments can be processed thanks to research associates, Solution Saddles. To pay by card, please call Solution Saddles main office on + 44 1909 720 259. All enquiries: +44 7775 912202. Email: research@saddleresearchtrust.co.uk Website: www.saddleresearchtrust.co.uk Display and trade stands spaces are available. Please contact us to discuss the opportunity further.  More Info
Email to: research@saddleresearchtrust.co.uk
Feb 21 - Feb 25   Advanced Equine Body Work Techniques Course
Location: Medowie, AUS
Join us in Medowie, NSW, Australia with instructor Debranne Pattillo MEEBW for this 5-day course is designed for those who have already successfully completed Equinology® Equine Body Worker Certification Course or comparable foundation course with a strong anatomy background. Over 30 new soft tissue release techniques are presented along with more stretching and range of motion exercise. The majority of this course is hands on adding a new dimension to support your existing work. Contact us by email, phone: 707 884-9963 or mail: POB 1192, Gualala, CA 95445 USA  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
Feb 23 - Feb 26   Pennsylvania Horse World Expo
Location: Harrisburg, PA, USA
Held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, Pennsylvania Horse World Expo is the largest equine expo held in one of the country's horsiest regions. National and international clinicians, including Jim Wofford, Guy McLean, and Equine Extremist Tommie Turvey; the Trail Champions Challenge, the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge, Equi-tainment! A Musical Equine Variety Show, and Theatre Equus, a two hour professionally choreographed celebration of the horse with enhanced lighting and music.  More Info
Email to: horseexpo@verizon.net
Feb 25   Friesian Clinic Series by Anneke's Friesians
Location: Sulphur Springs TX, TX, USA
All Friesian, all day. Friesian clinic series for the savvy, intermediate, and beginner, come ride our Friesians, with special focus on KFPS Stallion Show review (we are the KFPS interpreters there in January) sharing all the latest info, stallion information, breeding & foaling, the latest Dutch news & products, but also riding our Friesians, training & care, gift packages, and Friesians-101 info packet. Gate opens 10:30 a.m., starts 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. or later as needed, with indoor & lights available. Includes lunch & refreshments. This is our quarterly Friesian clinic with different Friesian topics focused on each quarter, read more online or e-mail us.  More Info
Email to: AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com
Feb 25   North Central Regional Equine Business Conference
Location: East Lansing, MI, MI, USA
Equine business professionals in the North Central Region of the United States are invited to a dynamic, multi-state conference where they will be connected with land grant universities, industry professionals and other valuable resources. Hosted by Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska and Iowa State University, this one-day conference will be offered on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in four locations – East Lansing, Michigan; St. Paul, Minnesota; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ames, Iowa. At each location, participants will hear from a “live” industry expert and will see broadcasts of presenters from the other three locations. Topics will include liability, business finance, marketing and insurance for equine businesses.  More Info
Email to: info@myhorseuniversity.com
Feb 25 - Feb 26   Horses Inside Out Conference - All Systems Go!
Location: Cirencester, Glos., UKG
The 2012 Horses Inside Out Anual 2-day Conference will be looking at various aspects of the eleven anatomical systems of the horse and examining how understanding them is useful in considering how we manage, train and care for our horses. Ideal for Equine Therapists, Trainers and Proffessionals. Held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. Speakers include Dr.Pat Harris, Dr Andrew Hemmings, Dr Svend Kold, Dr Lesley Young, John Killingbeck, Haydn Price, Yogi Breisner and Gillian Higgins. This conference also co-incides with the launch of Gillian's next book Horse Anatomy for Performance. For more information please call Shirley Higgins on +44(0)1159212648 or email shirley@horsesinsideout.com More details for this and other CDP events at www.HorsesInsideOut.com  More Info
Email to: shirley@horsesinsideout.com
Feb 25 - Feb 26   Microcurrent Therapy Clinic
Location: Placerville, CA, USA
Microcurrent therapy clinic by Deborah Powell from Matrix Therapy Products. If interested, please visit website or contact directly.  More Info
Email to: info@therapyproducts.net
Feb 28   Free webcast: Horse Boarding Operations - What is Involved?
Location: Online, USA
Offered by My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest, this free webcast will be presented online on February 28, 2012 at 7PM ET.  More Info
Email to: info@myhorseuniversity.com
Feb 28 - Mar 7   Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Course
Location: Medowie, AUS
New South Wales, Australia with instructor Debranne Pattillo MEEBW Join us for our signature course; the original and first Equine Body Worker Certification which offers a unique blend of sports massage, soft tissue mobilization and release, stretching, and point therapy. The course emphasizes proper and safe techniques; all anatomically referenced. It covers assessment of the entire horse including conformation and gait evaluation and introduces saddle fit and dentistry. The program stresses ethics and underlines marketing as well as documentation to accentuate working within the professional equine care industry. This is the only course that we know of which is accepted by a UK university for the equine therapy degrees. The class is presented with loads of hands-on, specimens, illustrations, horses and of course our "painted horse." Equinology graduates stand out in the professional world. Veterinarians recommend our graduates to their own clients and refer students to our programs. Email us or call: 707 884-9966 or write: POB 1192, Gualala, CA 95445  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
Feb 29   Equine Health Lecture Series 2012: Lung Infections - How to Choose the Right Antibiotic for Your Horse
Location: North Grafton, MA, USA
Equine Health Lecture Series 2012: Lung Infections - How to Choose the Right Antibiotic for Your Horse with Daniela Bedenice, DrMedVet, DACVIM, DACVECC; Wednesday February 29, 2012 7pm-9pm at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 2 CE hours each. A series of informational lectures for the equine community designed for equine professionals and owners. Contact: Continuing Education Dept. 508-887-4723; vetCEinfo@tufts.edu, web site: www.tufts.edu/vet/ce  More Info
Email to: vetceinfo@tufts.edu