Horses101 is a series of seminars geared towards teaching members of the equine industry all about managing horses. From the new rider to the new horse owner to the seasoned horse person, everyone will leave the seminar learning something new about the horse.

Seminars will be held Wednesdays from 7-9pm for
4 consecutive weeks at the Erin Community Centre

Follow the below links for more information on the series:

Management & Safety (March 24th)

Dr. Susan Raymond (Click for bio)

1. Topics:
   Safety around the Farm
   Housing and Management (Air quality & ventilation, barn design, manure management)

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Seminar Sponsored by: Stewart's Farm Equipment

Health & First Aid  (March 31st)

Dr.Ev Post (click for bio)

1. Topics:
   Introduction to First Aid
   Horse Health Check
   The do's and don'ts of First Aid
   When to Call the Vet
   What to do while you are waiting for the Vet

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Feeding & Nutrition (April 7th )

Dr. Robert Wright (click for bio)

1. Topics:
   Body condition scoring (evaluation of individuals horses)
   Introduction to reading a hay analysis
   Plant species identification
   Expected nutrient content of plant species and hay sample
   Estimated weight, expected feed intake, housing needs and matching hay to nutrient needs

* 3 different hay samples will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own hay samples to the seminar to be discussed for your individual case.

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Anatomy (April 14th)

1. Topics:
   Structure and Function of the Horse
   Lower Leg Anatomy
   The Hoof

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