Throughout the year we host a winter Seminar and several Short Courses. People find these events educational and fun, so be sure to sign up early for any Short Courses that interest you.

GVEC’s Annual Winter Horse Health Seminar

Saturday February 4, 2012, 8:00 am to 12 noon

Our annual Winter Horse Health Seminar will be held at the Wheatland-Chili High School at 940 North Road in Scottsville on February 4, 2012. This popular event is offered to local horsemen free of charge, thanks to the generous support of many national and local sponsors.

View photos of last year's Winter Horse Health Seminar here!

This year our program will include presentations by two guest speakers. Katherine Garrett, DVM is a Rochester native and has been a friend of Genesee Valley Equine Clinic since she was in high school. We have invited Dr. Garrett back to Rochester to present Advances in Equine Diagnostic Imaging: Taking a Better Look Inside. Dr. Garret will explain some of the most important advances in equine imaging, and discuss the benefits to your horse from diagnosis with ultrasound, digital imagery and MRI. Dr. Garrett is the diagnostic imaging director at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. She is responsible for overseeing the equipment and expertise required to supply 35 staff veterinarians and 12 veterinary interns with what they need to obtain high quality diagnostic images of their equine patients.

The Bluegrass will be well represented as Keith Kleine will also be joining us from Lexington. Keith is the Director for Industry Relations for the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and he will speak on The AAEP: Helping Veterinarians, Horses, and Their Owners . Clients will have the opportunity to hear about the broad scope of work done by the AAEP on behalf of horses and their caregivers. Keith will provide information about the role that AAEP plays in equine welfare, continuing education for veterinarians, owner education, monitoring of infectious diseses, and funding of important equine research. He will discuss many other topics that will help the audience understand what goes on outside of their own pastures to ensure that individual patients or entire herds of horses have their health needs met.

Don’t miss the hands on display presented by Dr. Julia Gray. Dr. Erica Hutten will also be sharing a case scenario of a GVEC patient, which will complement Dr. Garrett’s presentation.

We once again will host a trade show displaying exhibits of interest to horse owners. Visit all sorts of booths with information about horse clubs, great products, and educational opportunities. We will present our annual Educator of the Year Award, raffle off many wonderful door prizes, and offer free coffee and donuts.

Short Courses

Check out our upcoming Short Courses

Publicize Your Business!

Stable owners, breeders, and trainers are invited to publicize their business or service at our next seminar, Saturday February 4, 2012.