This is a horse pointed event.
EquiDay 2010 at Miner Institute in Chazy, NY is a daylong symposium on horse topics and a mini-expo to launch the spring season in the North Country. Saturday, March 20, 2010 the doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for FREE registration and refreshments with the speaker program starting at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 3:30 ending with a door prize drawing. Lunch is available for purchase.
Horse training is a huge topic that is always of great interest, but the best place to start is with a discussion by Dr. Stephen Mackenzie, an equine studies professor at SUNY Cobleskill, on How Horses Learn. The author of the book Fundamentals of Free Lungeing: An Introduction to Tackless Training, Dr. Mackenzie will take some of the mystery out of the horse’s learning process to help us clarify our role as trainer.
Dr. Betsy Greene, Vermont’s Extension Equine Specialist, was recently presented with the eXtension's "Individual Achievement Award" at their national conference. An online resource, eXtension, pronounced "e" extension, is a partnership of 74 universities which provides objective, research-based information and learning opportunities. Professional educators with expertise in specific areas join together to form a community of practice, providing educational resources to the public. Dr. Greene will walk us through her community of practice, HorseQuest, which provides reliable and up-to-date information in equine science and management.
Spring brings to mind visions of leggy new foals running through the pasture, so full of promise! But what does it take to get there? What questions should you ask yourself before signing that stallion service contract or bringing your mare to the stallion? Katie Ballard, Miner Institute’s Director of Research, will talk about breeding considerations for mare owners.
The other end of the life spectrum is the senior horse. The life expectancy of a horse has increased dramatically over the years and with that has come the need for better understanding of how to care for our golden-aged friends. Karen Lassell, Equine Manager at Miner Institute, will share some key points in managing the older horse and have many anecdotes from the senior equine population at the farm.
Adirondack Tack of Plattsburgh, NY will put on a fashion show and describe the outfits for various disciplines. A good time to find out the latest in what’s hot, what’s NOT, or simply what’s comfortable!
No matter the weather (EquiDay is famous for snowstorms), the show will go on. EquiDay is held in the Miner Center building of Miner Institute on Rte. 191, just west of exit 41 on I-87. For more information, visit the website: www.whminer.org, or contact Karen Lassell at 518-846-7121 x120 or lassell@whminer.com
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