Released March 23, 2009
ST. PAUL, Minn. -— Waiting for spring’s arrival? Have horse questions? Come and visit University of Minnesota equine faculty at the Minnesota Horse Expo on Apr. 24, 25, and 26 at the St. Paul Fairgrounds. The presentations will take place in the Ramberg Building (near the Haunted House) and are included in the cost of Expo admission. For more information on the Minnesota Horse Expo, visit http://www.mnhorseexpo.org.
Fri., Apr. 24
2:30, 4:00 & 5:30 p.m.: Interact with U of M veterinarians while touring of the U of M Equine Center. Tour focus will be on sports medicine. Bus stop is located north of the Expo ticket booth on Liggett Street. Passes can be picked up at the U of M booth located in the cattle barn (booth 615) and the bus stop.
Noon: "To Breed or Not to Breed" Economic and genetic factors to consider before breeding. Scott Madill, DVM
1 p.m. "Equine Economics: Caring for Horses During a Recession" Cost saving approaches to aid budget minded owners. Krishona Martinson, Ph.D.
Sat., Apr. 25
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.: Interact with U of M veterinarians while touring of the U of M Equine Center. Tour focus will be on sports medicine. Bus stop is located north of the Expo ticket booth on Liggett Street. Passes can be picked up at the U of M booth located in the cattle barn (booth 615) and the bus stop.
11 a.m.: "Optimizing Hay Feeding and Storage "Recommended strategies for feeding and reducing waste. Krishona Martinson, Ph.D.
Noon: "Role of Veterinary Specialists in Horse Care" Learn about equine veterinary specialist and how to access them. Stephanie Valberg, DVM, Ph.D.
11 a.m.: "Is My Horse Lame?" How to find and treat the source of lameness. Mary Boyce, DVM
Sun., Apr. 26
Noon: "Equine Economics: Caring for Horses During a Recession" Cost saving approaches to aid budget minded owners. Julia Wilson, DVM
1 p.m. "Jump Start" Introducing your horse to jumping. Lisa Borgia, MS
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http://www.extension.umn.edu/extensionnews/2009/minnesota-horse-expo.html
Contacts: Krishona Martinson, (763) 767-3843, krishona@umn.edu
Catherine Dehdashti, (612) 625-0237, ced@umn.edu
