The Rutgers Equine Science Center marks its twenty-fifth anniversary Nov. 14, presenting its Fall Horse Management Seminar with the theme, “The Performance Horse.”
The seminar, running from 1-6 p.m. will be held at the Rutgers Eco Complex, 1200 Florence Columbus Road , Bordentown, N.J. Speakers include prominent veterinarians and an assistant professor of equine podiatry.
Patrick Reilly of the Rowan Schreiber Veterinary School will discuss “The Science of Shoeing Sport Horses- What has Research Contributed to Practice?” He previously was the chief of farrier services and the director of the applied polymer research laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center,
Dr. Singen Elliott from Mid-Atlantic Equine is speaking on “The Horse’s Neck And Its Relationship To Soundness,” while Dr. Brian Nielsen of Michigan State University talks about “Management Of Young Horses To Promote Longevity And Reduce Injuries”
The afternoon presentations are $30 per person. They will be followed by an anniversary dinner that is $60 per person. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Brendan Furlong, a former U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian from Hunterdon County, whose topic is “From Oldwick to the Olympics.”
To register, click this link.