25TH ANNUAL EQUINE REPRODUCTION WORKSHOP - APRIL 12-13, 2013
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm, in conjunction with Miner Institute, Addison County (VT) Veterinarians and the University of Vermont’s Equine Studies Program will conduct their 25th Annual Equine Reproduction Workshop April 12 and 13. Friday afternoon and evening, there will be lectures and dinner at the Middlebury Inn, in Middlebury, VT. Saturday morning there will be lectures and lunch at the Inn and in the afternoon, the hands-on practical portion of the workshop will be conducted at the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in nearby Weybridge, VT.
The registration fee of $250 includes workshop materials and meals. Door prizes are awarded throughout the workshop. Space is limited to 25 participants. Call the UVM Morgan Horse Farm at (802) 388-2011, or email uvm.morgans@uvm.edu for more information.
SAVE THESE DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Equine Night at Ward Lumber
Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at Ward Lumber, 697 Glen Rd., Jay, NY. Featured Speaker is Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition. Register for free at wardlumber.com or call Kim at 518-946-2110, ext. 120.
EquiDay at Miner Institute
Saturday, March 16 Keynote speaker is Dr. Brian Nielsen, an equine exercise physiologist from Michigan State University. He will discuss getting your horse fit for show season and how to feed and exercise young horses. There will be other speakers, door prizes, and lunch will be available for sale. EquiDay is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Check whminer.org for more info soon.
Kentucky Derby Horse Barn Party at Miner Institute
Saturday, May 4 Come enjoy the greatest two minutes in sports as we celebrate the grand unveiling of the renovated stalls in the horse barn. The Kentucky Derby will be shown on a big screen in the classroom, but come early for refreshments, to tour the barn and museums, and meet some very distant cousins of the race contenders, the Miner Morgans!
Horsemanship Retreat at Miner Institute
Think full immersion in horses! We’ll put you up in comfortable accommodations, feed you well, and laugh and learn for three days. Whether you already own a horse or would like to “try on” the idea of being owned by a horse, mark your calendars for June 27-29 and get in touch with Karen for more information. Registration is limited to ensure the best possible experience. You can read reviews of 2012’s program in the fall 2012 issue of The Stable Sheet to know what you missed last year and to get you excited for this year! |

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