Join us for a day learning about nutrition for our horse with Carol Layton from Balanced Equine Nutrition (NSW).

Would you like to know exactly what to feed your horse or horses based on science rather than myths or fads or clever marketing spin?

Would you prefer to feed your horses all the nutrients and minerals they actually need for optimum health for their situation rather than paying for ‘stuff’ they don’t need?

Topics covered:
– Equine digestion
– Nutrients: protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes
– Feeding for hoof health
– Understanding pasture and hay and the nutrition they provide – it’s not just roughage
– Who are the NRC
– Limitations of soil, blood and hair testing
– Pasture and hay testing
– How to decipher a feed tag and supplement label
– Understanding common causes of laminitis; insulin resistance and hindgut carbohydrate overload
– PPID/Cushings horses
– Common feeding fads and myths

The day will consist of the above topics plus Carol will take questions from the audience.

Seminar Cost $100.00, spaces are limited and are allocated in order of payment. To register, or for further information please contact us.

Time – 9 am for a 9.30 am start to 3.30 pm.

To be hosted in the Mackay (Queensland) region – we are currently just awaiting confirmation on our preferred venue and will be able to provide precise details shortly.

Tea and Coffee provided but please bring your own lunch.

Curious?  Find out more about Carol – WHO she is, WHAT she does and HOW she can help you, feel free to visit her website – http://www.balancedequine.com.au/

2016 Carol Layton Equine Nutrition Seminar Information

About Sharon May-Davis

Sharon May-Davis is a world renowned Equine Therapist and Scientist.

Her experience with performance horses has spanned 4 decades and boasts clients representing Australia in four equestrian disciplines. Her practical applications have been supported by an array of academic qualifications that have been obtained at Tertiary and University levels in Australia and the United States of America. These include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine), a Research and Coursework Masters Degree (4 Equine Thesis) and Six Equine Therapeutic qualifications. Sharon’s devotion to performance horses and her comprehensive understanding of associated anatomy and athletic ability has seen her develop specific techniques relevant to various equine disciplines and rehabilitation. As a direct consequence, horses have improved their athletic capabilities and the record books verify their accomplishments.

However, none of this could have been achieved without the knowledge of what lay beneath the outer layer of skin and how it moved. With this in mind, Sharon is always striving to understand the variations that lie within and thus, is looking forward to presenting this clinic so that we all may gain from the experience.

Advanced Equine Biomechanics Clinic

2 Day Clinic:  July 16th & 17th 2016

This course is designed for participants who have already attended the standard biomechanics clinic with Sharon, or already have a solid understanding of equine  biomechanics.

Clinic cost $295, with a $100 deposit to secure booking. To register, or for further information please contact us.

Equine Body Dissection Clinic 3 Day Clinic

July 18th, 19th & 20th 2016

A three day anatomical dissection of an equine with the aim of educating about the equine musculo – skeletal system, honing in on the anatomical structures under duress in our modern horses to help us make informed decisions. The dissection will cover musculo – skeletal anatomy as well as the identification of the heart, lungs and digestive system and their relation to the musculo – skeletal system.

Clinic Cost $495.00, with a $100 deposit to secure booking. To register, or for further information please contact us.

What will you learn ?

You will learn how to maintain healthy bare hooves at a one day trimming workshop
“With maintenance trimming you can keep your horses’ feet in constant balance – the key to healthy strong feet, barefoot performance and long term soundness.”

The one day intensive workshop is specifically designed to teach horse owners to maintain the feet of their own horses. Subjects covered include:
* Why we prefer to keep horses barefoot.
* The science of equine hooves including normal parameters.
* Using anatomical landmarks to objectively balance feet.
* A generic recipe for basic maintenance trimming (practice first on cadaver legs, then trim a horse).
* Safe handling of horses while trimming.
* Correct use of farrier tools.
* Trade secrets that make a hard job easier.
* How to grow all terrain hooves for barefoot performance.
* Hoof protection that doesn’t affect hoof function (hoof boots and laser tips).

Who are these workshops for?

Horse owners who want to take charge of their own horse’s hoofcare; whether they actually want to trim their own horse themselves, or just learn the parameters of healthy feet so they can make informed decisions about their horses’ future hoof management.

Our workshops are also attended by farriers, vets and equine therapists who want to expand their knowledge in the evolving science of bare hoof care.