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.
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GVEC’s Annual Winter Horse Health Seminar |
Saturday February 7, 2009, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Our annual Winter Horse Health Seminar was held at the Wheatland-Chili High School at 940 North Road in Scottsville on February 7, 2009. This popular event was offered to local horsemen free of charge, thanks to the generous support of many national and local sponsors.
This year Dr. Jay Merriam from Massachusetts Equine Clinic in Uxbridge, MA, joined us for one of two main presentations. Dr. Merriam’s Lameness from the Top Down was an informative talk about diagnosing and treating ailments of the back and hind end. He addressed a variety of treatment modalities including acupuncture and shoeing modifications. Dr. Merriam also shared a bit about his work with Project Samana in his talk "Working Horses in the Third World and How You Can Help" .
Our second presentation this year was something a little different. GVEC’s own Drs. Dwyer and Hutten were joined on stage By Dr. Merriam to answer questions during the GVEC Veterinary Panel Discussion .
We again hosted a trade show displaying exhibits of interest to horse owners. As usual, the morning also included our Educator of the Year Award, a raffle of several door prizes, and coffee and donuts.
If you were unable to attend the 2008 Winter Horse Health Seminar, watch it from the comfort of your easy chair. The 2008 seminar is available on VHS tape and can be picked up at the GVEC office.
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Short Courses
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Publicize Your Business!
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Stable owners, breeders, and trainers are invited to publicize their business or service at the next seminar.
Become a Sponsor: You will reach an audience of more than 400 by having your business card printed in the seminar’s program. Just send us two business cards along with a check for $15.00 made out to “GVEC” by January 15, 2010.
Distribute Your Literature: In the gym, a table will be set up for you to distribute promotional literature and flyers about your business or announce an upcoming event or horse show. There is no charge for this display. We ask that each handout be no larger than one sheet of 8-1/2 x 11” paper. Please plan on picking up any of your remaining materials at the end of the seminar.
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