A two-day equine reproduction course, designed for anyone interested in learning about how to prepare mares for breeding, select a stallion and breeding techniques including in hand, natural cover and artificial insemination is being offered at

REACH on Saturday, February 20 & Sunday February 21, 2010 in Clinton, Ontario.

“Now is the time owners should be thinking about getting their mares ready for the coming breeding season” says Doug Nash, workshop instructor, “and what to do from nutrition to lighting regimes will be discussed.”

This two-day course, offered by REACH, Masterfeeds and ITSI provides hands-on experience using the REACH stallion and mares in a safe, quiet, supervised environment. In addition to learning about equine reproductive anatomy, nutrition, health management and environment of the mare in preparation for breeding will be investigated. The stages of gestation, right up to and beyond foaling are discussed. This course is designed for anyone wishing to update their knowledge and practical skills in breeding practices, and those wishing to use artificial insemination in their breeding program now or in the future

“I have taken lots of courses, but this is the best course I have taken so far" says Rosemary Mesley of Glen Huron, Ont., a participant from the previous course offered in 2009. Valerie Potts of Dobbington, Ont. adds it is "a well put together course at a wonderful facility. A definite MUST for anybody wanting to get into breeding, whether it's one mare or twenty!"

The facilities at REACH include a complete reproduction teaching lab, heated teaching barn, high-tech classrooms, dorm rooms and a community kitchen. For further information about the course or REACH, please visit www.ReachHuron.ca.

The Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) is a non-profit Municipal Corporation functioning as a "motel for education", offering innovative programming, as well as recreational activities, to support the equine, agricultural and other industries.

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