Animal Handling Series - Low-Stress Handling, Training, and Management

 

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UT Extension, UT AgResearch, TSU Extension, and Lost Creek Cattle Company are excited to offer the Animal Handling Series; Low-Stress Handling, Training and Management.  This program will provide training to develop and enhance evidence-based equine handling, selection, evaluation and management information for attendees. 

During the 3-day course, topics including equine behavior and perception, desensitization, handling and training will be covered. Hands-on events will be held each day, including a pasture walk, and roping clinic.

Information to be presented is applicable to beginning and experienced equine owners and business operators, and relevant to horses of all ages/training levels.

Attendees of all ages (youth and adult) are welcome. 

Veteran and beginning farmers may be eligible for a scholarship for this program. Contact Jenni Goodrich at jgoodrich@utk.edu or (423) 346-3000 for more information and the scholarship application.

Tentative Schedule & Topics

 

June 4, 2020:  3pm - 8pm CST

  • Behavior & Senses
  • Flight Zones & Perception (live demo)
  • Desensitization & Training Basics (live demo)
  • Pasture Walk (hands-on session)

June 5, 2020:  3pm - 8pm CST

  • Marketing Horses
  • Hoof Care
  • Fundamental Nutrition
  • Roping Clinic 
    • Roping Basics (hands-on session)
    • Roping from the Ground (hands-on session)
    • Roping from Horseback (live demo)

June 6, 2020:  9am - 2:00 pm CST

  • Handling and Maneuvering on Horseback; Part I - Moving the Horse's Parts (live demo)
  • Hayride and Brown Bag Lunch
  • Handling and Maneuvering on Horseback; Part II - Working Cattle (live demo)

All classes will be held at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center, Spring Hill, TN
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Registration Costs

 

Pre-Registration deadline: May 20, 2020
On-site registration permitted

Online Registration: Coming Soon!

To register with a check, please include the following information with payment. for questions contact Jennie Ivey at (865) 974-7294.

  • Name(s) of attendees
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • email address
  • Registration type (3-day or Thursday, Friday, Saturday only)
  • Payment with checks made out to the University of Tennessee

Mail information and payment to:

Jennie Ivey
University of Tennessee; Animal Science Department
2506 River Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee   37996

Fee Schedule:

  • 3-day rate: Pre-registration= $80; On-site = $90 
    (includes lunch on Saturday)
  • Thursday only: Pre-registration = $25; On-site = $30
  • Friday only: Pre-registration = $25; On-site = $30
  • Saturday only: Pre-registration = $35; On-site = $40 (includes lunch)
  • Youth Organizations (ex. 4-H, FFA, Breed Organizations): Contact jzivey@utk.edu for rate options
No participant refunds will be issued​
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