Horse Health Event Calendar


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Events for May 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
Apr 23 - May 1   Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Course with Tina Watkins EEBW
Location: Calgary, AB, CAN
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. You can email the Equinology office and we will forward or message or email our Canada sister company, HoofnPaws directly at: info@hoofnpaws.ca  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
May 1   Free webcast: Pasture Rotation
Location: Online, USA
Offered by My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest, this free webcast will be presented online on May 1, 2012 at 7PM EDT. Please register online.  More Info
Email to: info@myhorseuniversity.com
May 2 - May 6   23rd Annual Spring Fling & Open House
Location: LaFayette,, GA, USA
A FREE Event for horse owners A family event Learn what best suits YOU & your horse! FREE Trimming& Shoeing Services offered including dentistry, massage, saddle fit, magnetic therapy, hoof repair and nutrition information. Learn all about your horse! Evaluations from head to hoof using our modern Thermal Image Camera Please call for more information and to schedule evaluations and services. Phone/Fax (706) 397-8909 Printed flyer & photos available at www.caseyhorseshoeing.com Email: RCaseySch@aol.com  More Info
Email to: rcaseysch@aol.com
May 6 - May 12   USEA Heart of the Carolinas Three-Day Event Sponsored by Nikon
Come join us for the amateur rider''s "Rolex" at the USEA''s first-ever recognized N3D and BN3D event - Southern 8ths Farms'' Heart of the Carolinas. Beginner Novice through Training level riders can ride their ultimate long format test in a recognized event unlike any other horse trial. This is the opportunity of a lifetime where you, your horse and your support team all function as one to complete the traditional test of horsemanship. That moment where education and exhilaration meet. Held at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC May 3-6, 2012. The event will take place in our Dressage, Roads & Tracks, Steeplechase, Cross Country, and Show Jumping facilities.  More Info
Email to: info@so8ths.com
May 7 - Jul 28   Equine Welfare Certificate
Location: online, CAN
May 7, 2012 - Equine Welfare Certificate Location: online, ON, CAN Learn to make a difference in the life of your horse with the Equine Welfare Certificate. Offered as an extension of the award-winning Equine Science Certificate, and consisting of six, 12-week online courses, this certificate has been designed for individuals who desire a heightened awareness pertaining to important equine welfare and ethical concerns. The Equine Welfare Certificate will provide you with the understanding of equine welfare issues across all disciplines and the potential solutions through research and evidence based practice. For more information, visit www.equinewelfarecertificate.com or contact the Center for Open Learning and Educational Support at the University of Guelph, Ontario at 519/767-5000 or email info@coles.uoguelph.ca.  More Info
Email to: info@coles.uoguelph.ca
May 17   Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) Meeting
Location: Lexington, KY, USA
Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) Meeting; networking 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., at Clarion Hotel, Lexington.  More Info
Email to: info@kentuckyhorse.org
May 17 - May 18   18th Kentucky Equine Research Conference
Location: Lexington, KY, USA
The 18th Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Conference will be held Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. The program will feature experts in equine nutrition and health. Topics include: * Insight into the nutritional management of different classes of horses, * Prevention and management of disease syndromes, and * Advances in equine nutrition research. Whether you’re involved in equine research, academia, veterinary medicine, or the feed industry, you’ll find valuable information and great contacts at the KER Conference. You’ll have a chance to hear the latest in scientific advances in equine health and wellness from the experts at KER as well as invited speakers, including * David Pugh, D.V.M., M.S., D.A.C.T., D.A.C.V.N. * Martin K. Nielsen, D.V.M., Ph.D. * Ramesh C. Gupta, D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.B.T. * Amelia S. Munsterman, D.V.M., M.S., D.A.C.V.S., D.A.C.V.E.C.C. * Alan J. Ruggles, D.V.M., Dipl. A.C.V.S. * Stephen M. Reed, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.I.M. * Amanda Adams, Ph. D. A complete conference program will be available early in 2012, as will registration information and accommodation suggestions. If you have any questions concerning the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research Nutrition Conference, please email conference@ker.com or contact Eileen Phethean at (859) 873-1988.  More Info
Email to: ephethean@ker.com
May 19   Equine Education Day / Open House
Location: Plymouth, CA, CA, USA
At Farm Veterinary Services is proud to present our annual Equine Education Day and Open House. Join us on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 to 5:00, for a day filled with cutting-edge information, and a free BBQ lunch, and round table discussion. Expand your equine knowledge! Go to our website for information on presenters and topics. See you there!  More Info
Email to: jim@atfarmveterinaryservices.com
May 19 - May 20   Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method Weekend Seminar-Workshop
Location: Clinton, OK, USA
Jim Masterson has the uncanny ability to make horses blink, yawn, and stretch. These and other responses are welcome signs that horses are releasing mental, emotional, and physical tension that can cause stiffness, pain, and reduced performance in both Olympic level horses and backyard equine companions. We are excited to announce that Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method™ will be taught in the Oklahoma. Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method™ is a unique, interactive method of equine bodywork. Learn to connect with your horses on a whole new level, and communicate with them through accurate interpretation of their responses. In contrast to most traditional modalities, Beyond Horse Massage: The Masterson Method™ enables the horse to actively participate in the process of releasing tension. It’s a unique method that you perform with the horse, in contrast to methods done to the horse.  More Info
Email to: seminars@mastersonmethod.com
May 19 - May 23   Advanced Equine Body Work Techniques Course
Location: Calgary, AB, CAN
Calgary Canada: Instructor Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW 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. You can email us and we will forward your message to our Canada Sister Company, HoofnPaws or email them directly at: info@hoofnpaws.ca  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
May 25 - Jun 2   Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification Course
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, ENG
Writtle College, Essex, England with instructor Ruth Mitchell-Golladay PT, EEBW, CMT ur 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. Email our office and we will forward it to sister company Equinenergy or write them directly at: office@equinenergy.com  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
May 26   Low Cost Gelding Clinic
Location: Merced/Atwater, CA, USA
Low Cost Gelding Clinic Location: Merced/Atwater, CA Low cost castration service, $75/horse - Horses must be halter broke, healthy, & have two descended testicles (no cryptorchids). - Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Limited space available. For information & an application contact: National Equine Resource Network nationalequine@gmail.com or 760-419-2462  More Info
Email to: nationalequine@gmail.com
May 29 - Jun 1   Saddle Fitting and Shoeing Dynamics with Dr. Kerry Ridgway
Location: Petaluma, CA, USA
You can''t separate saddle fit from your sessions when evaluating the ridden horse. If you are an owner, it''s time you learned exactly how a saddle should fit instead of listening to marketing gimmicks and misinformation. In this 4 day clinic Dr. Ridgway supports his lectures and hands on practicals with slides, examples of trees, pads, saddles, shoes, wedges, measuring devices, templates, shims, demonstrations, and a variety of horses with saddle fitting and shoeing issues. Saddle fit topics and practicals encompass 85% of the course. The remainder of the course addresses farrier issues. This includes issues we should look for in the foot and how it can also affect saddle fit. Dr. Ridgway relates the lower leg conformation and shoeing techniques to how this will affect the work of the equine care provider, equine massage therapist, chiropractor and acupressure/acupuncture therapist as well as the effects on the horse''s Myofascial system Because most of us cannot run out and buy a new saddle if it no longer fits, Dr. Ridgway addresses this common problem by offering ideal, existing, and temporary solutions. Email us or call: 707-884-9963 or write: POB 1192, Gualala, CA 95445  More Info
Email to: equinologyoffice@gmail.com
May 31   Department of Veterinary Science Equine Diagnostic Research Seminar Series
Location: Lexington, KY, USA
Department of Veterinary Science Equine Diagnostic Research Seminar Series, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, will speak about equine parasites.  More Info
Email to: rmdwye2@email.uky.edu
May 31   Fourth Annual Equine Farm and Facilities Expo
Location: Midway, KY, USA
The 4th Annual Equine Farm and Facilities Expo will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Margaux Farm, Midway, Ky. Wagon tours of the farm begin at 4:00 p.m., and field demonstrations start at 6:00 p.m. A meal is provided. Sponsored by the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs, the expo highlights equine supply and equipment companies throughout central Kentucky. Several information booths staffed by specialist from the university are also on display.  More Info
Email to: adchelp@uky.edu