Animal Handling Series - Horse Handling and Colt Starting Course

 

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UT Extension, UT AgResearch, TSU Extension, and Lost Creek Cattle Company are excited to offer the Animal Handling Series; Horse Handling and Colt Starting Course. 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 animal handling and safety, equine evaluation, farm economics, nutrition, health, and selection/use will be covered. 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. Individual date registration is offered along with a 3-day bundle option. Pre-registration is encouraged and offered at a reduced rate until May 31, 2019, but on-site registration is also available.

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 13, 2019:  1pm - 5:30pm EST

  • Equine Handling Skills; Part I
  • Nutrition
  • Business plans/economics
  • Equine Training Fundamentals; Part I

June 14, 2019:  1pm - 5:30pm EST

  • Equine Handling Skills; Part II
  • Equine Health
  • Pastures for Horses
  • Equine Training Fundamentals; Part II

June 15, 2019:  9am - 5:30 pm EST

  • Equine and Livestock handling
  • Assessing A Horse's Conformation, Ability, and Training Level
  • Determining the Right Horse for You
  • Equine Handling Skills; Part III
  • Purchasing Horses
  • Marketing and Selling Horses
  • Equine Training Fundamentals; Part III
  • Farrier's Hoof Care Tips and Techniques

 

All classes will be held in the Brehm Animal Science Arena on the UTIA Campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Registration Costs

 

Pre-Registration deadline: May 31, 2019
On-site registration permitted
No participant refunds will be issued.

You may register online at the Marketplace by following this link.

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= $100; On-site = $125
    (includes lunch on Saturday only)
  • Thursday only: Pre-registration = $25; On-site = $30
  • Friday only: Pre-registration = $25; On-site = $30
  • Saturday only: Pre-registration = $50; On-site = $75 (includes lunch)
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