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Schedule of Events - 2008

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  THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008

  Main Arena (Cow Palace)

12:15 -12:30 Opening Ceremonies
12:30 - 1:00 Parade of Breeds
1:00 - 2:00 Julie Goodnight - Show Ring Strategy and Presence
2:00 - 3:00 Tommie Turvey - Meet the Stars, Movie Horses and Dogs
3:00 - 4:00 Lynn Palm - Make Your Horse Happy in His Mouth
4:00 - 5:00 Dawn & Ross Falisi - Warming up Your Hunter or Dressage Horse at the Show - from the Ground Up
5:00 - 6:30 Stallion Avenue Demonstration
6:30 - 7:00 Parade of Breeds
  Exhibition Hall Arena (Exhibition Hall)
1:00 - 2:00 Kenny Harlow - Teaching Your Horse to Deal with Fear
2:00 - 3:00 Craig Cameron - Hobble Training
3:00 - 4:00 Scott Purdum - Find That Hidden "Joint" To Gain A Balanced Seat
4:00 - 5:00 Scot Hansen - Making your Horse Road Safe
5:00 - 6:00 Tommie Turvey - Basic Liberty and Trick Training, Set the Foundation
6:00 - 7:00 Ryan Gingerich - Losing in the Round Pen

   Seminar Hall A (4-H Building)

1:00 - 2:00 Scot Hansen - The Making of a Police Horse
2:00 - 3:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - Getting Behind the Vertical
3:00 - 4:00 Melyni Worth - Modifying Behavior Problems through Feeding
4:00 - 5:00 Dan Moore DVM - Laminitis: A Dreaded Problem with a Simple Solution
5:00 - 6:00 Neva Kittrell Scheve - Tow Vehicles and Hitches - Making the Right Choices
6:00 - 7:00 Lynn Palm - Judges-Politics: Is it In the Horse Shows?

   University of MD Seminar Hall (Cow Palace)

1:00 - 2:00 Erin Petersen and Ray Bosmans - Landscaping Around the Farm
2:00 - 3:00 Kristen Wilson - Horse Boarding Operations - What Does it Cost?
3:00 - 4:00 Keith Wills - Credit History: How Can your Past Impact your Future?
4:00 - 5:00 Mike Daney - Legal Update for Horse Owners: Liability, Releases, Contracts, OSHA and Employment
5:00 - 6:00 Rob Burk - How to Obtain Public Funds for Facility Improvements
6:00 - 7:00 Amy Burk - Careers in the Horse Industry
  FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
   Main Arena (Cow Palace)
10:15 -10:30 Opening Ceremonies
10:30 -11:00 Parade of Breeds
11:00 -12:00 Tommie Turvey - Advanced Liberty, Achieve the Ultimate Connection
12:00 - 1:30 Stallion Avenue Demonstration
1:30 - 2:00 Parade of Breeds
2:00 - 3:00 Lynn Palm - Refine Your Communication with Invisible Leg Aids!
3:00 - 4:00 Craig Cameron - Reining 101
4:00 - 5:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - The Haunches In, What it is, and How to Achieve it
5:00 - 6:00 Julie Goodnight - The Natural Ride, Part I: Balance and Rhythm on the Horse
6:00 - 7:00 Parade of Breeds
7:00 - 7:30 Celebration of the Gait
   Exhibition Hall Arena (Exhibition Hall)
11:00 - 12:00 Scott Purdum - How to Succeed at a Judged Pleasure Trail Ride
12:00 - 2:00 Kenny Harlow - Day 1 of Starting an Unbroke
2:00 - 3:00 Julie Goodnight - Horses In-Hand
3:00 - 4:00 Bob Mowrey - Equine Conformation
4:00 - 5:00 Scot Hansen - Desensitizing your Horse through Play
5:00 - 6:00 Dan Kroetch - "No-Nonsense " Saddle Fitting
6:00 - 7:00 Ryan Gingerich - Lonely Since my Buddy Left Me
  Seminar Hall A (4-H Building)
11:00 - 12:00 Lynn Palm - The Mental Edge as a Competitor!
12:00 - 1:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - Gadgets, What are They and Why you Shouldn't Use Them
1:00 - 2:00 Scot Hansen - Overcome Rider Fear
2:00 - 3:00 Courtney Molino, ESMT, CMT - The Basics of Equine Massage
3:00 - 4:00 KC La Pierre, RJF, MEP, PhD - Laminitis and Hoof Deformities
4:00 - 5:00 Kathy Schwartz-Howe - Fundraising on "Thin Air Tied with a Shoe String"
5:00 - 6:00 Joel Nupp - The Importance of Equine Dentistry
6:00 - 7:00 Jeanne van der Veen - South Pasture Diet: Low Starch Feeding
   University of MD Seminar Hall (Cow Palace)
11:00 -12:00 Dr. Hoyt Cheramie - A New, Safe Treatment Option for Equine Osteoarthritis
12:00 - 1:00 Bob Mowrey - Equine Conformation Analysis
1:00 - 2:00 Mike Bell - The Cough: Terror at your Gate
2:00 - 3:00 Dr. Hoyt Cheramie - What's Up with Equine Influenza and West Nile Virus?
3:00 - 4:00 Bryan Butler - Horse Manure Composting
4:00 - 5:00 Scott Glenn - Pasture Management: Weed Identification
5:00 - 6:00 Shea Porr - Feeding the Equine Athlete
6:00 - 7:00 Doug Tregoning - Pasture Establishment and Maintenance
  SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008
   Main Arena (Cow Palace)
9:15 - 9:30 Opening Ceremonies
9:30 -10:00 Parade of Breeds
10:00 -11:00 Craig Cameron - Patterns and Techniques to Improve the Handling of your Horse and your Horsemanship Skills
11:00 - 2:00 Lynn Palm - Use Your Seat to Communicate with the Horse? Impossible? Let us Show You How
12:00 - 1:30 Stallion Avenue Demonstration
1:30 - 2:00 Parade of Breeds
2:00 - 3:00 Tommie Turvey - Advanced Trick Horse Training, Lie Down, Sit Up, Bow
3:00 - 4:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - Starting your Horse Over Fences
4:00 - 5:00 Jeannie Whited - Sidesaddle Riding
5:00 - 6:00 Steuart Pittman - Cross Country Jumping
6:00 - 7:00 Parade of Breeds
   Exhibition Hall Arena (Exhibition Hall)
10:00 -11:00 Kenny Harlow - Trailer Loading
11:00 -12:00 Liz Graves - Making of a Bridle Horse
12:00 - 1:00 Jim McDonald - Ground Exercises for Respect and Safety
1:00 - 2:00 Scot Hansen - Self Defense for the Rider
2:00 - 3:00 KC La Pierre, RJF, MEP, PhD - La Pierre Performance Hoof Care
3:00 - 4:00 Liz Graves - Going Bitted and Bitless for Gaited Horses
4:00 - 5:00 Julie Goodnight - Rider Safety for the Novice and Beginner
5:00 - 6:00 Kenny Harlow - Day 2 of Starting an Unbroke
6:00 - 7:00 Scott Purdum - Slow your Speedy Horse Down
   Seminar Hall A (4-H Building)
10:00 -11:00 Neva Kittrell Scheve - Purchasing a Horse Trailer - What you Need to Know
11:00 -12:00 Emlyn Stancill Whitin - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Arena Construction and Footing
12:00 - 1:00 Julie Goodnight - Coping with a Fear of Horses and Riding
1:00 - 2:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - Counterfeit Collection
2:00 - 3:00 Jeannie Whited - Sidesaddle Fashion
3:00 - 4:00 Lynn Palm - Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure
4:00 - 5:00 Keith Hutcheson - Achieve Center of Gravity in the Saddle through Fitness
5:00 - 6:00 Scot Hansen - Trail Safety - 7 Simple Things
6:00 - 7:00 Brooke Vrany and Erik Anthony - Preparing for Natural Disaster
   University of MD Seminar Hall (Cow Palace)
10:00 -11:00 Amy Burk - Equine Nutrition 101
11:00 -12:00 Carey Williams - Equine Herbal Supplements
12:00 - 1:00 Tommy Garland - Training Issues in the Western Pleasure Horses
1:00 - 2:00 Royce Herman - Trail Riding in Maryland - Being a Responsible Rider
2:00 - 3:00 Steuart Pittman - Teach your Horse How to Jump!
3:00 - 4:00 Dwight Bennett - Bits and Bitting
4:00 - 5:00 Lance Jacob - Hobby/Loss Rules for Equine Businesses
5:00 - 6:00 Elaine Bailey - Maintenance and Upkeep: What Does that Horse Really Cost?
6:00 - 7:00 Erin Petersen - Equine Parasites
  SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008
  Main Arena (Cow Palace)
9:15 - 9:30 Opening Ceremonies
9:30 -10:00 Parade of Breeds
10:00 -11:00 Lynn Palm - Dance with your Horse and “Move Away”
11:00 -12:00 Liz Graves - Dressage for the Gaited Horse
12:00 -  1:30 Stallion Avenue Demonstration
1:30 -  2:00 Parade of Breeds
   2:00 -  3:00 Craig Cameron - Problem Solving for All Horse Owners, Q & A Live with Craig Cameron
3:00 -  4:00 Julie Goodnight - The Natural Ride, Part II:  Communication and Control from the Saddle
4:00 - 5:00 Parade of Breeds
   Exhibition Hall Arena (Exhibition Hall)
10:00 - 11:00 Dawn and Ross Falisi - Round Penning for the Hunter/Jumper
11:00 - 12:00 Tommie Turvey - Riding Bridleless, Q & A with Tommie
12:00 - 1:00 Kenny Harlow - Foundation for your Young Horse
1:00 - 2:00 Scot Hansen - Teaching your Horse to be Vacuumed
2:00 - 3:00 Steuart Pittman - Evaluating Horses as Prospects for Eventing
3:00 - 4:00 Kenny Harlow - Beginning Steps to Lateral Movement, Getting your Horse Soft and Responsive to the Bit
4:00 - 5:00 Ryan Gingerich - Off Track and Headed for a Wreck
   Seminar Hall A (4-H Building)
10:00 -11:00 Joel Nupp - The Importance of Equine Dentistry
11:00 -12:00 Brooke Vrany and Erik Anthony - Large Animal Rescue Basics
12:00 - 1:00 Julie Goodnight - Life Lessons Horses Teach
1:00 - 2:00 Melyni Worth - Feeding the Insulin Resistant & Cushinoid Horse
2:00 - 3:00 Lynn Palm - Tips for Confidence when Trail Riding
3:00 - 4:00 Dan Moore, DVM - Winter Woes: A Common Sense Approach to Winter Good Health
4:00 - 5:00 Jim McDonald - Building a Partnership Through Effective Interaction
   University of MD Seminar Hall (Cow Palace)
9:30 -11:00 Racetrack Chaplaincy - Morning Worship Service
11:00 -12:00 Kristen Wilson - 4-H - Getting Youth Involved with Horses
12:00 - 1:00 Les Vough - Price vs. Cost of Hay: Getting the Most for your Money
1:00 - 2:00 Ben Beale - Pastures: Drought Management
2:00 - 3:00 Wynne Collins - Broodmare Management
3:00 - 4:00 Janie Dell - Got Poop? A Horseman's Guide to Nutrient Management
4:00 - 5:00 Karol Dyson - Find the Perfect Riding Camp for Your Child