From “Veterinary Care for the Senior Horse” to “Balanced Hoofcare” with a discussion of barefoot vs. shod, the annual horse management seminar Feb. 3 in New Brunswick will answer equestrians’ concerns along the lines of “You asked for it…!”
Presented by the Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the seminar will be held live after three years of virtual conferences. The program consists of the most requested topics by those who attended the virtual conferences.
“This year, we selected a topic that we have not covered in a long time, if ever. Whether you have racehorses, sport horses, or just like riding horses, there will be something for everyone. We have so many veterinary and nutrition experts and colleagues. I am very excited to be able to have them share their expertise with you” said Dr. Carey Williams, extension equine specialist and associate director of extension for the Rutgers Equine Science Center.
“Our goal for this face-to-face seminar is to bring in the leading veterinary and academic experts in each of these topic areas. This includes caring for and feeding the senior horse, farrier care, emergency management, orthopedic problems and solutions, parasites, and pain.”
Those making the presentations are leading experts in their field. They include Dr. Jessica Martin of Mountain Pointe Equine, who deals with a lot of senior horses in her practice, along with having owned senior horses. Among others is Dr. Nettie Liburt, who owns Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting. She will present, “Feeding the Senior Horse”. A talk on “Emergency Management” will be presented by another Mountain Pointe Equine veterinarian, Dr. Charlotte Weisberg.
Other topics include a lecture on parasites and ticks and a presentation on physical therapy and other ways to manage orthopedic injuries.
In addition to these presentations, the seminar will feature informational displays, networking opportunities with industry companies and area organizations, ample time for one-on-one discussions with the day’s presenters and door prizes.
Early bird registration ends on Jan. 22, so those planning to attend are encouraged to register before then to secure the discounted rate. The complete program, registration information, and seminar brochure are posted on the Rutgers Equine Science Center website at esc.rutgers.edu, as well as the registration site at: https://go.rutgers.edu/2024HMSReg.
However, those who can’t make it to the live presentation, the program will be available on line on three successive Tuesday evenings; Feb. 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.To register go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/2024VirtualHMSReg
Each webinar will feature two speakers whose presentations will be under the theme of “You asked for it…!”
February 13 is about pasture management, with the topics, “Managing Weeds in Horse Pastures”
by Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers University, and “Equipment for Small Horse Farm Pasture Management”
by Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky.
On Feb. 20, senior horse care is featured with “Feeding the Senior Horse,” presented by Dr. Nettie Liburt of Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, and the other topic is “Veterinary Care for the Geriatric Horse”
by Dr. Jessica Martin, Mountain Pointe Equine, Hackettstown, N.J.
On Feb 27, health and welfare is the focus, with“Parasites and Ticks in your Horse” by Dr. Danielle Smarsh of Pennsylvania State University, and “Evaluating Pain in your Horse,” by Dr. Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University
Attendees can register for one specific webinar night, or for all three at the same time using the same link. The webinars are free to attend. However, to facilitate a more engaged live audience with the speakers, they will not be posted to the archived webinars immediately after the program.
For questions, contact Carey Williams at 848-932-5529, or carey.williams@rutgers.edu.