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Natural Horsekeeping Class Series

February 8 through June 20, 2012

  

 

Are you interested in learning more about how to keep your horse naturally

Do you want a simpler and more natural feeding program?

Do you want alternatives to shoeing, frequent vaccinations, chemical wormers?

Do you want to learn more about alternative therapies for your horses?

Do you want to learn how to manage your farm in an environmentally

Natural Horsekeeping -- An Overview:   

Wed. February 8, 2012

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Would you like to learn how to keep your horse more naturally?  Do you worry about giving vaccinations?  Are you concerned about the impact on your horse’s body from the frequent use of chemical wormers? 

 

Learn what your horse wants you to know about his feeding program, alternative therapies, shoes vs. barefoot, etc.

 

So many of our horses have chronic health problems or are simply not performing at their optimal levels.  And much of the issue is grounded in what we feed them and how we manage their health and living conditions.  Come explore age-old techniques for helping you to manage your horse’s environment more naturally.

 

Equine Nutrition: 

Wed. February 22, 2012 

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Are you confused by advice you get from your veterinarian, your horse friends, your feed store...  Are you looking for a more natural and simpler feeding program that will optimize your horse's performance?

 

Learn the basics of a natural feeding program.  Understand the myths of feeding horses.  Learn how to analyze feed labels.

 

Parasite Control:       

Wed. March 7, 2012  

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Do you worry about using chemical wormers?  Do you understand how rotational worming programs work? 

 

Learn the basics of a natural parasite management program.  Understand how to protect your horses from parasites, how to identify whether your horse HAS parasites that need chemical treatments, and how to support your horse's system through the de-worming process.

 

Vaccinations:

Wed. March 21, 2012

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Do you worry about the negative side-effects of vaccinations?  Do you understand what illnesses should be vaccinated against in your companion animals?  Do you wonder why you're being asked to give so many vaccinations to your horse?

 

Learn the basics of a how vaccinations work in the body.  Understand the downside of vaccinations for our companion animals.  Learn how to understand what's REALLY necessary and how to support your horse's immune system for optimal health.

 

Basic Acupressure:

Wed. April 4, 2012

Pilot Mountain, NC

Do-It-Yourself Hands-on Energy Work to Balance Your Horse and Improve Performance

Is your horse grumpy while riding – or when being groomed and saddled?  Are you having difficulty picking up leads or transitioning between gaits?  Has your horse’s ability to perform in your sport changed?  Is your horse recovering from an injury? 

 

Learn how to perform some basic energy work on your horse – and evaluate when it’s time to bring in a professional to help.  Learn the benefits of energy work for both your horse AND YOU!

 

Back Exercises for Optimal Performance:

Wed. April 18, 2012

Pilot Mountain, NC

Do-It-Yourself Hands-on Energy Work to Balance Your Horse and Improve Performance

Is your horse sore-backed?  Is his back starting to sag and sway?

 

Learn how you can boost your horse’s health and performance by performing three simple exercises every time you groom or ride.  Increase your mount’s comfort, flexibility, and strength.  Help your older horse stay young and firm -- rehabilitate weak toplines.  Help your young horse develop properly and in balance.  Keep your performance horse in top condition.

 

Evaluating Your Horse's Nutrition:

Wed. May 9, 2012

Pilot Mountain, NC

Do-It-Yourself Hands-on Energy Work to Balance Your Horse and Improve Performance

Do you wonder if you’re feeding your horse the right amount of vitamins and minerals?  Are you giving too many supplements?  Too few?  Is your feeding program nutritionally balanced?  Is your horse getting too much of a good thing?  Too little? 

 

Learn how to use reflex points and simple techniques that have been around for centuries to evaluate how your horse’s body is functioning – and how you can improve his health and performance.

 

Understanding Colic:

Wed. May 23, 2012 

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Do you understand the different types of colic and how to prevent them? 

 

Learn how to recognize the signs of colic.  Know when to call the veterinarian.  Understand what you can do to help your horse while you wait for the veterinarian to arrive.  Learn how to prevent colic from happening in YOUR barn.

 

Poop Happens – Natural Manure Management:

Wed. June 6, 2012

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

We all know it’s coming.  But do you know how to use it to your advantage?  Proper manure management can improve your horse’s health and the productivity of your pastures.  Managing your farm’s waste product properly and turning it to your advantage is an inexpensive way to optimize your land and responsibly partner with nature to achieve perfect health for your animal friends.

 

Human Nutrition -- The Natural Way:

Wed. June 20, 2012

Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC

Do you want to feel healthier?  Do you want to lose weight and have a stronger immune system?  Do you know how to eat naturally for optimal wellness?

 

Come learn about how YOU can eat better and live a healthier life!

Pay per class or at the door:

$15 per class ($150 for the series)

 

Register in advance for all 10 classes:   

$10 per class ($100 for the series, 33% discount over the per class price)


 

 

2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses

Guilford County Agricultural Center

3309 Burlington Road

Greensboro, NC 27405

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Monday, January 30 Horse Health – Emergencies & Quarantine:  Equine Herpes 

Virus, Strangles, Colic, Cuts and Eyes  Dr. Cindy Kimbrell, Mid State Equine

 

Monday, February 6 Ask A Vet – Carolina Equine Hospital – Panel of Veterinarians from Carolina Equine will be coming to take Questions from participants.

 

Monday, February 13 Horse Tack & Equipment – The How’s & Why’s - Robin Lynn, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry

 

Monday, February 20 Mules & Donkeys – Encourage & Educate Horse Management participants about the mule and donkey industry - Shannon Hoffman, The Carolina Mule Association

 

Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.

NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray

 

Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee

 

Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist

 

Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!

 

Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims

 

- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.

- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.

 

For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.

 

In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.

 

Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/guilford/directions.shtml

•Our February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30pm at the Forsyth County Ag Building on Fairchild Drive in Winston-Salem. Call 336-816-1817 for more information. The program will be Equine Massage Theraphy.