Horse Health Seminar held at Horseshoe Pavilion

Kirstie Robertson, Pincher Creek Voice

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The Pincher Creek 4-H club hosted a horse health seminar on Saturday, February 25 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Horseshoe Pavilion in Pincher Creek. Many local horse health experts were invited, including a farrier, a herbalist, a chiropractor, a diet specialist, and an equine dentist to do presentations about the care and maintenance of horses and their special requirements.


The seminar’s focus was to raise awareness about health and well being of working horses, and the services available in the local area that can assist owners with a variety of equine health issues and performance problems.  One attendee exclaimed that he was impressed at the turn out, and that "I am very proud that so many local people have shown interest, as this means that we care about our animals, are interested in them and are trying to give them the best care possible".

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 The morning began with detailed demonstrations of each presenter’s area of specialization. It included a description of the trade, and information on common ailments and solutions. It was followed by a potluck lunch (which everybody thoroughly enjoyed), and concluded with free assessments done by the experts on participants horses. It was a very educational day, and was much appreciated by all members of the Pincher Creek 4-H club and all others who participated in the event.

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