| Topic |
| Presented by Gene Ovnicek: How Hoof Form Relates to Hoof Function Natural Balance Hoof Trimming Life Cycle of Laminitis First Air for Laminitis/Founder "What horse owners can do 'til
the vet/farrier arrives."
|
| Miles of Fun: An Introduction to
Competitive Trail Riding |
| Breyer Horse Demonstrations |
| Preparing your riding horse for
driving Desensitizing to pressure and
sound
Teaching the horse to pull Leading the horse from behind |
| Relationship Training Letting the horse make a decision
to be trained
Leading the horse from all three zones Having control without aids |
| Yoga on Horseback |
| Acupuncture for Your Horse |
| The Stressed Nag: Equine Ulcers |
| Dealing with Mud in High Traffic
Areas without Breaking the Bank |
| Training to Music: Getting in
Step with Your Horse |
| Dealing with Jumping Problems |
| On-Target Training Used for
Jumping |
| Tips on How to Use Liniments
Safely |
| Getting Started Showing |
| Stall Manners and Expectations |
| Finding the Horse Under the
Hair: Body Clipping Demo |
| A
Partial List of Speakers |
 Dr. Emilie Beaupre is a New England
native. Emilie grew up daring for her own horses and being very active
in her local equine community. She is an Animal Science alumnus of the
University of Vermont and received her veterinary degree from Colorado
State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Emilie's interest in
sport horse medicine and complementary medicine lead her to become
certified in veterinary acupuncture by Colorado State University in
2005. Emilie enjoys all aspects of equine practice, but her main areas
of interest are in equine sports medicine and lameness, the equine
back, complementary medicine, ophthalmology, and dentistry. |
 A native of Montreal, Quebec, Dr. JenniferJobin developed her love
for riding at local boarding stables around Montreal and Toronto. She
has enjoyed showing hunters on circuits from local to A. She received
her undergraduate degree from McGill University and her degree in
veterinary medicine from the Universite de Montreal. Since then, she
had completed a one-hear internship at Mid-0Atlantic Equine Medical
Center - a large referral and ambulatory facility in New Jersey. She
enjoys all aspects of equine practice, especially reproduction,
lameness and colic. Jennifer is also particularly interested in
ultrasonography. |
 Fran Dotoli was co-owner (with her
husband, Joe) and
trainer of Young Entry Stables of Massachusetts from 1970 to 1992
training juniors and amateurs in hunter, jumpers and equitation. One of
her most notable students has been Peter Wylde, member of the 2004
USA Olympic Jumping Team. From 1992 to 2004, she co-managed
and trained at Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien, CT. Fran is a registered
USEF judge in hunters, jumpers and equitation. She is a
USEF Hunt Seat Equitation committee member and a Clinics and Continuing
Education Committee Member. Fran also serves as an Equine Consultant to
commercial stables, universities and individuals. Fran's expertise
serves her well as a licensed insurance producer for Dietrich Insurance
of Simpsonville, KY. |
| Mary
Beth Gordon received her Ph.D. in Equine Nutrition and Exercise
Physiology from Rutgers University. Her research focused on the effects
of exercise on the hormonal regulation of appetite in horses and her
work was the first to characterize the appetite stimulating hormone,
ghrelin, in equine. She is published in numerous scientific journals
including The Veterinary Journal, Journal of Animal Science and Equine
Comparative Exercise Physiology. She has also co-authored chapters in
textbooks such as Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, as well as the
new edition of the Athletic Horse. Mary Beth joined Land O' Lakes,
Purina Feed in July of 2005 and is based in the Northeast as a Regional
Veterinary Nutritionist. In addition to her work as a nutritionist and
exercise physiologist, Mary Beth is active in the sport horse world as
a competitive dressage rider. |
 Dr. Phil van Harreveld graduated from
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996.
In 1997, Dr. Phil completed a 1-year internship in Equine Medicine and
Surgery at Kansas State University. In 2000, he completed an equine
surgery residency at Kansas State University. In 2001, Dr. Phil was
certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in large
animal surgery. During his surgical residency, Dr. Phil received a
Masters Degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences from Kansas State
University for research work in the field of equine joint and bone
biomechanics. Dr. Phil's special interests include lameness
examination, soft tissue and reproductive surgery, and the management
of medical and surgical equine colic. |
 Shawna
Karrasch's story is equal parts hard work, persistence,
Cinderella, and unshakable faith. Ever since childhood, Shawna had a
love
for animals and adventure. Her part-time job at Sea World of California
changed her life. When the part-time summer job turned into a full-time
job, Shawna started a career that would put her in the public eye in a
big way. Working with the whales in the show, Shawna was center stage,
but still worked backstage with the show producers to block and stage
the
daily shows. She also learned about meal preparation, medical
information, exercise programs and even assisted in minor vet
procedures
from e-rays to minor surgeries. How did this young lady with the 'show
biz' career in the whale pool end up in the world of horses? She was a
guest at a grand prix equestrian event at Del Mar, California. She fell
in love with horses at that event, and eventually they became the
center
of her life. As an animal trainer used to Sea World, the horses seemed
an
exotic change of pace. She was fascinated by the possibility of
applying
Sea World's tried and true training system to horses. Two years later
Shawna took time for her first riding lesson and the rest, as they say,
is history. Shawna took her Sea World methods and proved them in the
world of horses with what is now her patented training program, On
Target
* Training. The method is simple; a small hand operated clicker, a
'target' on a stick, and a waist-mounted container of food. The results
are amazing and it is interesting to see that the horse is actually
motivated by its own desire to perform. Karrasch, along with her
husband
Vinton, takes the clinics and performances on the road each year,
traveling to as many as 30 different locations nationwide where
horsemen
gather to watch her training method in action. In addition to the On
Target * Training methods, she also talks about nutrition, health care
and the importance of a well-designed, well-informed program for the
horse. |
 Gene Ovnicek is nationally and
internationally
recognized as a farrier, clinician and researcher.
A pioneer in the study of wild horse hoof
form and function, Gene has combined his 40 years of farrier experience
with
the information from other scientific research as a foundation for
treating and
preventing equine lameness. Gene
is
currently involved with ongoing research with Dr. Robert Bowker of
Michigan State University and Dr. Barbara Page of the Equine Wellness
Foundation. The ever evolving Natural
Balance®
information packed presentations have been featured at some of the most
prestigious farrier and veterinarian conferences in the world. In addition to the research projects,
teaching and his position as President & Chief Technician of Equine
Digit Support System, Inc., Gene still
operates a complete farrier practice ranging from performance horses to
lameness management and consultation. |
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