“Between the Twines”

  A one day nutrition clinic for horse owners and professionals

  Topics covered:

·    Basic equine digestion and how it works

·    Slow feeding for a healthy digestive system and a happier horse

·    Nutrition 101 for horses: protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins

·    Feeding for hoof health

·    Insulin resistance – is your horse at risk?

·    Hay and the nutrition it provides – it’s not just roughage

·    How to test hay or get information about the hay in your area

·    Using the NRC “Nutrient Requirements of Horses” guidelines

·    Weights, measures, and math – it’s easy!

·    Formulating a ration that’s simple and cost effective

·    How to decipher a feed tag and supplement label

·    Smart shopping – getting the best deals for your money

A 15 page handout, including a list of resources, will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring feed and supplement labels from any products they are using. A hay corer and test sample kits are available before the workshop for those who would like to test their hay.

Spring/Summer 2011 dates

To register for a clinic click on the "Buy Now" button next to the clinic you wish to attend.

January 17 (Monday)     Location: Red Rose Ranch, Inyokern, CA     Cost $50.00 Contact: Sally Hugg barehoof@gmail.com (530) 534-4844
April 9 (Saturday)        Location: Aberdeen, Washington                 Cost $60.00 Contact:  Ann Szolas decorum1@gmail.com
June 18 (Saturday)      Location: Sonora, CA                              Cost $55.00 Contact: Anita Dubner jade1967@sbcglobal.net  (209) 768-3216