Schedule of Events – Connecticut Horse Symposium
Schedule subject to change
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Ratcliffe Hicks Building Rm. 201
10:00 AMMiles of Fun, An Introduction to Competitive Trail Riding
Elaine Larsen, SkidmoreCollege
11:00 AMEquine Insurance - Do You Need Coverage?
Mr. Ronald Hocutt, Farm Family Insurance
12:00PM The Mind Body Connection:
Mental Strategies for the Adult Rider in Overcoming Fear, Nerves and Anxiety
Linda Doran, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Progress in any endeavor means moving out of your comfort zone. This workshop will focus on specific positive, mental routines to prepare adult riders of any level for success.
Draft horse shuttle between arenas by Breezy Acres LLC 11 AM - 1 PM
Ratcliffe Hicks Rm. 101
11:30 AMHelmet Safety Coloring Contest
Open to those 13 and under
Ratcliffe Hicks Arena Demonstration Area
10:00 AM Acupressure Demonstration
Denise Bean-Raymond
11:00 AMThe Importance of the Prepurchase Exam
Dr. Michael Reilly
12:00 PMMeet Our Equine Friends: Donkeys and Mules
Happy Hee Haws 4-H Donkey and Mule Club
2:00 PM Silent Auction closes!
Food Available by Taking Care of Tummies at Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Horsebarn Hill Arena
1:00 PM Color Guard
First Company Governor's Horse Guards
1:15 PMDressage Demonstration
UConn Dressage Team
1:30 PMTeam Penning
Hills Family
2:00 PMPick up your silent auction items!
Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
2:15 PMRide: Equestrian Dance Theater
Paula Josa Jones
3:15 PMCowboy Mounted ShootingJackpot
CT Renegades
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Ratcliffe Hicks Building Rm. 201
10:00 AMUpdate on Horse Vaccination and Deworming, What Do I Really Need To Do?
Dr. Alfredo Sanchez, TuftsUniversity
11:00 AMThe World Equestrian Games in 2010 - Be There!
Mr. Raymond Laracuenta
12:00 PMPregnant Mare and Neonatal Foal Care...... Not Rocket Science, Just Be Well-Prepared!!!!!!!
Dr. Alfredo Sanchez, TuftsUniversity
Ratcliffe Hicks Arena Demonstration Area
11:00 AMSaddle Fitting
Mr. Curtis Hanks
12:00 PMMeet Our Equine Friends: Donkeys and Mules
Happy Hee Haws 4-H Donkey and Mule Club
2:00 PM Silent Auction closes!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Horsebarn Hill Arena
10:00 AMPilates for Equestrians
Heidi Boggini
11:00 AM From Spurs to Whis-Spurs / An Interactive Demo of the Power of Intention and Feel
Rick Larsen
Food Available by Taking Care of Tummies at Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
Ratcliffe Hicks Rm. 101
12:00 PMHelmet Safety Coloring Contest
Open to those 13 and under
Draft horse shuttle between arenas by Breezy Acres LLC 11 AM - 1 PM
Horsebarn Hill Arena
1:00 PM UConn Morgan Drill Team
Kathy Pelletier, Coach
1:15 PMDressage Demo
Rochelle McPherson
2:00 PMHorses Changing Lives;Therapeutic Riding in Action
Melissa Carney & Jonnie Edwards
2:00 PMPick up your silent auction items!
Ratcliffe Hicks Arena
2:30 PMUConn Equestrian Team
Alena Meacham
3:00 PMPolo Match
UConn Polo Team
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