The Dog Powered Treadmill
The Dog Powered Treadmill
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Instructor: Natasha Klemek
The Dog Powered Treadmill: an experimental build for small-scale power generation. This workshop will demonstrate how to harness power from a dog treadmill. We will discuss designing and building the machine, troubleshooting, and safely introducing a dog to running on the treadmill.
Trimming Demo
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Instructor: Micaela McNulty
Trimming demo: the fundamentals of barefoot trimming
Learn about the basics of barefoot trimming; equine hoof anatomy and trimming according to the internal structures; and trimming considerations for individual conformation, soundness in work, and building healthy resilient hoof structure.
Intro to R+ Training
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Instructor: Rebecca Upham-Davis
Intro to R+ Training This workshop is an introduction to positive reinforcement training for horses but these skills apply to many different animals. The aim is to cover the basics of what it is, how to start, and practical applications for our working animals and daily husbandry.
4 Skills All Horse Folks Should Know
4 Skills All Horse Folks Should Know
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Instructor: Margaret Beeman
Summary: Margaret will present the 4 basic skills used when training and working around horses. Horses process information differently than we do and learning to speak with them in a language they understand makes working with them a whole lot safer and fun. Taking the time to learn what the horse needs in order to do what you want is an investment that pays back in many ways.