“Between the Twines” Hoof Care Clinic with Sally Hugg
Cottonwood Creek Equestrian
18550 Evergreen Rd.
Cottonwood, CA
February 20, 2010
Cost: $79.00 (includes lunch).
Call 530-347-0212 or email clinic host Gail at cottonwoodck@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.
A one day nutrition clinic for horse owners and professionals
The clinic will be taught by Sally Hugg – Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners Practitioner, Mentor & Clinician
Topics covered:
- Basic equine digestion and how it works
- Slow feeding for a healthy digestive system and a happier horse
- Nutrition 101 for horses: protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins
- Using the NRC “Nutrient Requirements of Horses” guidelines
- Understanding hay and the nutrition it provides – it’s not just roughage
- How to test hay or get information about the hay in your area
- Understanding insulin resistance – is your horse at risk?
- Weights, measures, and math – it’s easy!
- Formulating a ration that’s simple and cost effective
- Feeding for hoof health
- How to decipher a feed tag and supplement label
- Smart shopping – getting the best deals for your money
A 10 page handout, including a list of resources, will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring feed and supplement labels from any products they are using. A hay corer and test sample kits are available before the workshop for those who would like to test their hay.
http://www.bare-hooftrim.com/between_the_twines.htm
