Description:
Horse owners seeking information on basic horse management will have an opportunity to attend a day-long program focusing on just that at the 7th Horse Management 101 Workshop on February 25, 2010 at Texas A&M University. This workshop will be held at the Louis Pearce Pavilion on the campus of Texas A&M University. This location will allow for hands-on approach to some of the workshop topics. Horse owners will be able to gain experience covering general horse nutrition, equine genetics and feeding management will be covered. Hay and pasture selection and quality will be included. Information on general health, immunizations and deworming will be covered at this workshop. Permanent identification, first aid, dentistry and hoof care will also be covered. Additional topics will be facility design and equipment and basic management tools. Resource material related to horse theft awareness and prevention will be offered. Instruction will be provided by equine faculty from both the Equine Science Section of the Animal Science Department and the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. You must pre-register to attend the workshop. Registration includes printed materials, light breakfast and noon meal. Program begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration. The cost for this Equine Owner Education Workshop is $ 50.00 and online registration will be accepted through February 15, 2010. Late online registration is $ 60.00 and will be accepted from February 16 through February 19, 2010. Registration at the door is $ 70.00. A light breakfast, lunch and printed materials will be provided. For more information, contact Dr. Brett D. Scott at (979) 845-1562, or email him at bdscott@ag.tamu.edu. For registration information, please visit AgriLife Extension Conference Services at http://agrilifevents.tamu.edu/.