Equine Guelph at the University of Guelph has partnered with the new Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron facility in Clinton, Ont. to offer educational opportunities
to horse lovers in Huron County.
New this fall is the Horses101 seminars series on horse care. These interactive seminars will bring practical, up-to-date, information about horse care to members of the equine industry.
“We are very excited to partner with REACH to offer educational opportunities to the equine industry,” said Gayle Ecker, senior manager of Equine Guelph. “The horse population in Huron County is a growing and vibrant agricultural sector and Horses101 is a great way to reach members of the horse community.”
Instructors for the seminars include renowned anatomist Dr. Jeff Thomason from the Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Robert Wright from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Dr. Susan Raymond and Gayle Ecker from Equine Guelph, as well as, Dr. Katie Crossan from the Kirkton Veterinary Clinic.
Seminars will be held every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for four consecutive weeks and will cover topics in equine management, health, nutrition and anatomy. These seminars offer something for everyone -- from those new to horses to the seasoned horse person, everyone will discover something new about the horse.
A schedule of seminars is below.
- Equine Management (September 22 – Dr. Susan Raymond)
- Health (September 29 – Gayle Ecker & Dr. Katie Crossan)
- Nutrition (October 6 – Dr. Robert Wright)
- Anatomy (October 13 - Dr. Jeff Thomason & Dave Dawson)
To register or for more information, visit the Equine Guelph website or contact Diane Gibbard at 519-824-4120 (Ext. 53457) or via email at [email protected].
(With files from Equine Guelph)