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Winterfest I
February 3-5, 2012, Worcester Stables, Norristown, PA
Pennsylvania Horse Shows Association USEF "A" Rated Hunter/Jumper Show
For more information, contact Katie Benson: jackkate@aol.com
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Equine Parasite Puzzle Seminar
Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Eden Resort and Conference Center, located at 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA.
The Penn State Cooperative Extension Equine Program Team is offering a full day seminar designed to help horse owners make sense of the parasite puzzle. The Cost of $55 per person includes all instruction, hand-out materials, and lunch. For more information, please contact Donna Foulk: dlf5@psu.edu or at 610-746-1970
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National Hunter Derby
February 16-19, 2012 Swan Lake Stables, Littlestown, PA
For more information, contact Lynn Garland: slstableslap@yahoo.com
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DVCTA Sunday School Gymnastics Series
Sunday Jan 29, 2012, Sun Feb 19, Sun Feb 26, Laurel Hill Farm
Clinician will be Anne Moss.
Sessions begin at 9am, each session lasts one hour and thirty minutes.
Levels will include:
Four on the Floor - Cavaletti,
Flying DQ’s - 18”-2’3”,
Beginner Novice/Novice,
Training/Prelim.
Members $30
Non-Members $45
For more information, contact Darcy Miller Brown: bluegoosestable@verizon.net
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PA Horse World Expo
February 23-26, 2012 Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Retail Trade Show, Educational Seminars, Stallion Avenue, Mounted Demonstrations, Parade of Breeds
For more information, visit: http://www.horseworldexpo.com/PAmain.shtml
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Horse Owners Listen Up-Things are Changing: Equine Environmental Stewardship
March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2012 - Lehigh County Ag Center, Allentown, PA 7:00PM - 9:30PM Cost: $45 for all four sessions
Are you aware that all farms with animals in PA are required to have either a certified nutrient management or a manure management plan?
Do you know how pastures can benefit your horses and how and when grazing may put some horses at risk?
Do you know how to manage your pastures to increase forage quality and reduce weeds and toxic plants?
Do you know how to compost manure so that it is a resource that you can use in your pastures?
Do you know how to feed your horses to supply the proper levels of nutrients in their diet?
The Equine Environmental Stewardship short course is an exciting, four-part educational series that provides practical hands-on experiences that will help farm owners develop the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt environmentally sound farm management practices. Equine research is providing new information that is generating many changes in recommendations in the management practices that have been in place for many years.
Participants in this short course will be made aware of new and emerging information that will benefit their horses, their farms, and the environment. Participants will learn about forage biology, how to reduce grazing health risks, how to rotate and rest pastures to increase plant growth, how to identify grasses, weeds, and toxic plants, how to properly fertilize soil, how manure and nutrient management regulations will impact their farm, how to properly store, compost, and apply manure, and how to develop a feeding program for horses that meet but do not exceed nutritional requirements. To register, visit http://bit.ly/sYkCDn, or contact Donna Foulk: dfs5@psu.edu or 610-746-1970.
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Horse Owners Listen Up-Things are Changing: Caring for the Geriatric and Aging Horse
March 10, 2012 9:00AM - 3:30PM Best Western Conference Center, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017-9076 Cost: $45
This short course provides the latest information on managing the health and well-being of geriatric and older performance horses. Owners of older horses usually have cared for them for a long time and have developed a special bond with their animals. Research in the field of geriatric medicine has increased due to the interest of equine caretakers in enhancing the comfort, mobility and health of older horses.
This short course will present the latest information on how to meet the nutritional needs of geriatric, underweight, and metabolically challenged horses. Other topics include: dealing with equine metabolic diseases, adopting practices to increase comfort and manage pain in older horses, understanding diseases associated with the aging process, developing appropriate vaccination, dentistry and deworming programs, and addressing the mental and physical needs of geriatric and/or rescued horses.
This short course has been developed for barn managers, non-profit groups that care for older and/or neglected horses, and anyone that rides or cares for older horses.
To register, visit http://bit.ly/sYkCDn, or contact Donna Foulk: dfs5@psu.edu or 610-746-1970
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Plantation Field Horse Trials
April 14-15, 2012 Plantation Field, Unionville, PA
For more information, visit: http://plantationfieldhorsetrials.com/cms2/
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Tack Swap
April 14th, 2012, 11 AM - 2 PM, Northampton County 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth, PA
Reservations required for indoor tables; outdoor area tables may register day-of. No pets; no dogs. For more information, please call: 610-837-7294
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BHCP Combined Test
April 15, 2012, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA
For more information, visit: http://www.buckscountyhorsepark.org/eventing.html
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2012 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
May 24 - June 3, 2012 in Devon, PA
This historic "A" rated horse show will feature hunter, jumper, saddleseat, driving, and equitation competition, as well as a country fair with rides, food, shopping, and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit www.devonhorseshow.net.
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2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
June 8-10, 2012 and June 13-17, 2012 USET Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ
June 8-10, 2012 will include the first half of the Grand Prix National Dressage Championship (which will also serve as the USEF Selection Trial for the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team), the Pony National Dressage Championship, the Junior National Dressage Championship and the Young Rider National Championship.
June 13-17 will include the second half of the Grand Prix National Championship, the Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' National Championship and the Intermediaire I National Championship.
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2012 London Olympics - Eventing Competition
July 28-31, 2012, Greenwich Park, London, England
For more information, visit www.london2012.com.
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2012 London Olympics - Dressage Competition
August 2, 3, 7, 9, 2012, Greenwich Park, London, England
For more information, visit www.london2012.com.
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2012 London Olympics - Jumping Competition
August 4-6, 8, 2012, Greenwich Park, London, England
For more information, visit www.london2012.com.
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2012 London Paralympics Equestrian Competition
August 30-September 4, 2012, Greenwich Park, London, England
For more information, visit www.london2012.com
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