Horse Day
October 11-12, 2008
Freeborn Hall
University of California, Davis
Various speakers will discuss topics in nutrition, first aid, equine diseases, coat color, foot care, foal care, dental care, behavior and more. There will also be demonstrations at the Animal Science Horse Barn on training the young horse, trailer loading, horse packing, training for jumping, driving, dressage, cutting, and reining. Tours of the School of Veterinary Medicine will be offered. On Sunday, there will be a farrier workshop featuring the anatomy and physiology of the foot and shoeing for laminitis, navicular disease, and crooked legs.
For more information, visit the Department of Animal Science website at:
http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/events/horseday/default.htm
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