2023 Presenters
Presenter
Britain Mills-Dawes
Equine Bodywork
- Presentation 1 and 3: Join me as I discuss the importance of bodywork for your horse. Learn which muscles and areasof the body are most affected based on equine use and disciplines, and discover stretching techniques that improveflexibility and mobility. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your horse's overall wellbeing.
- Presentation 2: Equine health is a complex system that requires a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of thehorse. Nutrition and bodywork are essential components that impact not only the horse's muscles but also theiroverall health, illness susceptibility and behaviour. Delve into the importance of having a comprehensive approach toequine care with me.
Presenter
Carol Herder
Understanding Laminitis
- Presentation 1 and 3: Laminitis is Like Ripping Velcro. This presentation is tailored to the non-professional horse owner for the prevention, understanding and the treatment of Laminitis. You will receive a simple definition of the disease, a list and variety of its’ causes and a useful arsenal of tools to execute should the illness strike.
- Presentation 2: 8 Most critical horse care concerns & how to alleviate them. This is an overview of horse care topics including supplements, digestive and muscular systems, shelter and suitable environment options, training and innate behaviors, hoof function, lameness prevention and common sense. This thought-provoking presentation offers an easy, common sense approach to horse care.
Drill Team
Coastal Cowgirls
Performance
- Unique reining drill team located in BC that promotes and showcases the sport of reining. An 8horse/rider team, fast paced, loud music & great talent.
Presenter
DK Saddlery
Saddle Fit
- Does your saddle fit: Show how to check if your saddle fits and explain why this is important to horses movement and comfort as well as rider balance.
- Saddle fit 101: The importance of proper saddle fit and common problems with traditional fitting.
- Enhance performance: Horses don't lie - proper fit ensures no pain and more comfort which equals enhanced performance.
Hoffmans Presenter
Deven Vespi
Nourishing Equine Performance
- In this presentation, Deven will be discussing TruEquine™, a natural* postbiotic horse feed additive that works with the biology of the animal to maintain immune strength and promote digestive health. No matter their class, type, or life stage, TruEquine supports optimal digestive function in all horses, and can lead to proper joint support, gut health, and stress management.
Presenter
Jenn Burgoyne
Equi-Health Canada
- Horse First Aid for Kids: Basics of horse first aid, clean/clot/cover, bandaging. Hands on for kids.
- Emergency preparedness: The importance of emergency plans & what you need to consider when putting your emergency place together. Evacuations & legal requirements. Liability concerns & safety.
- Emergency Equine First Aid: Safety in an emergency equine first aid situation, what you vet needs to know, understanding vital signs, trying for treatment, basic first aid for bleeding wounds & hoof injuries.
Demo
Unbridled
- An introduction to unbridled, clinic drills & obstacle work. Garrocha Pole Demo. Solo Unbridled Demo.
Presenter
Keira Forsyth
Keira is a physiotherapist who enjoys treating patients of all ages from all walks of life. She loves treatingorthopaedic injuries and also specializes in Pelvic Floor/Women’s Health issues and Equine Physio, acombination that truly makes her unique. She enjoys giving riding physio clinics where she helps to educatepatients on their balance and symmetry in the saddle. She strives to give individualized care to each of her clients, focusing on a client centered approach. Outside of work Keira enjoys barrel racing, trail riding andworking on her young horses.
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- Future Dates
- April 26-28, 2024
- April 25-27, 2025
- April 24-26, 2026
- April 23-25, 2027
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