Branchburg Discussion: Equi-Tape – The First Elastic Kinesiology Athletic Training Tape for the Equine Athlete

Discussions at Dover
Equi-Tape: The First Elastic Kinesiology Athletic Training Tape for the Equine Athlete

Thursday, April 17; 6:30-7:30pm

We will discuss how it works and application techniques.

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

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Warrington Discussions: Equine Lameness Exam – What to Expect

Discussions at Dover: Equine Lameness Exam – What to Expect
Thursday, April 17; 6:30-7:30 pm
at our Warrington store!

Presented by: Dr. Joanne Vecchione, VMD, Blauner, Vecchione & Associates

We will discuss the Definition, Diagnosis, Treatment with Existing Therapies and Protocols.

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

Medina Discussions: Spring Horse Show Prep from a Horse Health Perspective

Discussions at Dover: Springtime Show Prep from a Horse Health Perspective
Thursday 3/27/14, 6:30-7:30 pm

Presented by: Colleen Carter, DVM at Sunset Ridge Equine Veterinary Services

Get Dr. Carter’s opinion on timely details as show season approaches:
• Timing of “Coggins” test
• When to obtain a health certificate to cross state lines
• Best time to float teeth
• Timing of vaccinations

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

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Plaistow Discussions: Detecting Lameness, from Lyme Disease to Navicular Syndrome

Discussions at Dover: Detecting Lameness, from Lyme Disease to Navicular Syndrome
Thursday, April 3; 6:30-7:30 pm

Presented by: Alyssa Warneke, DVM, Myhre Equine Clinic

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

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DATE CHANGE DUE TO WINTER STORM – Discussions at Dover: English Saddle FittingNorth Kingstown Discussions: Springtime Show Prep from a Horse Health Perspective

Presented by: Ashleigh Crowell, DVM
NEW DATE: Thursday 2/20/14, 6:30-7:30 pm
at our North Kingstown Store

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Get Dr. Crowell’s opinion on timely details as show season approaches:
• Timing of “Coggins” test
• When to obtain a health certificate to cross state lines
• Best time to float teeth
• Timing of vaccinations

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

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DATE CHANGE DUE TO WINTER STORM – Plaistow Discussions: English Saddle Fitting

Discussions at Dover: English Saddle Fitting
New Date: Thursday, March 13; 6:30-7:30 pm

Presented by: Colin Kimball-Davis, The English Saddler. Colin has been fitting,
adjusting and repairing saddles for two decades. He’ll explain how to:
• Determine if a saddle is correctly balanced
• Identify the many subtleties of discipline-specific saddle fit
• Achieve a quality reflocking job

Free admission and refreshments, door prizes, $5 gift certificate for every attendee.

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North Kingstown Discussions at Dover: “Myler Bits 101”

Thursday, November 14; 6:30-7:30pm
At our North Kingstown Store

Presented by: HP Liversidge, Toklat/Myler
Working closely with Dale Myler for over a decade, HP Liversidge has an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of Myler bits as they relate to the horse’s mouth. Learn about how the pressure points of a bit—not just its size or type—can affect the communication between horse and rider.

Free admission, free refreshments, door prizes and a $5 gift certificate for every participant.

Discussions at Dover: “Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Resources for Horse Owners”

Thursday, November 14; 6:30-7:30pm
At our Raleigh Store

Presented by: Heather Tart, Wake County Co-Operative Extension with the Fire Marshal and speakers from the Animal Emergency Committee
• Fire prevention
• Animal rescue
• How to get medications and veterinary help during disasters
• Shelter information for horses and small animals

Plus information about the Animal Emergency Committee, FEMA and the creation of an official Wake County Disaster Management Plan for Animals.

Free admission, free refreshments, door prizes and a $5 gift certificate for every participant.

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