Quarter Horse Congress Announces 2016 Lecture and Demonstration Series

50thCongressTrophy&RibbonThe Quarter Horse Congress has released the schedules for their 2016 lecture and demonstration series.  From the NRHA 50th Anniversary Jubilee to judging sessions to lectures on how to make the most out of your everyday barn life, there is something for everyone.  For more information on the Quarter Horse Congress along with the full schedule of Congress events, make sure to visit their official web page.

2016 Congress Demonstration Series

Tuesday, October 11th @ 5pm (Celeste) 
National Reining Horse Association 50th Anniversary Jubilee
Presented by NRHA

Thursday, October 13th @ 1pm (Coliseum)
Cutting
Presented by Chubby Turner & Friends

Friday, October 14th @ 5pm (Cooper Arena)
Western Pleasure
Presented by Angie Cannizzaro

Saturday, October 15th @ 11am (Cooper Arena)
Halter
Presented by Tom Robertson

Saturday, October 15th @ 5pm (Cooper Arena)
Trail
Presented by Ryan Cottingim

Tuesday, October 18th @ 1:30pm (Cooper Arena)
Judging Hunter Hack
Presented by Jerry Erickson

Friday, October 21st @ 6pm (Cooper Arena)
English Equitation
Presented by Shannon McCulloch

Saturday, October 22nd @ 2pm (Cooper Arena)
Hunter Under Saddle
Presented by Alyse Roberts

Saturday, October 22nd @ 5pm (Cooper Arena)
Classical Foundation Training
Presented by Equitopia with Nancy Sue Ryan

Sunday, October 23rd @ 3pm (Cooper Arena)
Showmanship
Presented by Gene Spagnola

Friday, October 28th @ 6pm (Cooper Arena)
Barrel Racing
Presented by Taylor Young

 

2016 Congress Lecture Series

All lectures will be held in the Congress Lecture Hall/The Corral.

Friday, October 14th @ 3pm
Return Home Safely: How to Keep your Horse Healthy During Transport and at Shows
Presented by Drs. Yardley & Burns, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Saturday, October 15th @ 3pm
Top 10 Management Practices to Increase the Profitability of your Equine Business
Presented by Robert Farinacci, Attorney at Law

Sunday, October 16th @ 1pm
Understanding Hind Limb Lameness
Presented by Dr. Jim Hassinger, Hassinger Equine Sports Medicine

Sunday, October 16th @ 3pm
NSBA Workshop: How to Improve your Showmanship/Horsemanship/Equitation Score
Presented by Stephanie Lynn

Saturday, October 22nd @ 11am
Effective Collection and Shipment of Cooled Semen
Presented by Dr. Jerry Black, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Saturday, October 22nd @ 12pm
Strategies for Successfully Breeding Low Fertility Mares
Presented by Dr. Marco Coutinho da Silva, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Saturday, October 22nd @ 4pm
Developing your Horse’s Back: the Biomechanics of Engagement
Presented by Joanna Robson, DVM, and Karen Loshbaugh, Equitopia Center

Sunday, October 23rd @ 1pm
The Equine Digestive System: the Key to your Horse’s Appearance, Attitude, and Performance
Presented by Dr. Ryan Zimmerman, Westview Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Friday, October 28th @ 3pm
Barn Fire! Emergency Preparedness is Key to Saving Lives
Presented by Ken Klouda, Assistant Chief, Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau, State Fire Marshal