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Run with support from BHS Hertfordshire, the Royal Veterinary College at Potters Bar are running a series of veterinary lectures designed for the average horse owner and include the latest research into diagnosis, treatment and care for a variety of horse ailments and injuries.
Sure to be of interest, click on the pdf below to find out the subject of each lecture along with the date
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Forthcoming Events
Evening lectures at the Royal Veterinary College at 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Near Potters Bar AL9 7TA
The Hertfordshire branch of the British Horse Society announces that the Royal Veterinary College is staging a series of lectures designed to give the newest information on treatment and care for a variety of common horse diseases and injuries. Ideal for horse owners and anyone interested in horse welfare they will also be extremely valuable for students studying for BHS exams.
Wednesday 11 June 2008
POOR PERFORMANCE - could it be RESPIRATORY disease HEART problems or MUSCLE disease
Poor performance in riding horses, particularly those used for competition, can be subtle and frustrating. This informative talk will discuss possible causes of poor performance and describe the latest research from specialists in surgery and medicine.
There will also be discussion to help riders and owners recognise the signs and help manage these conditions in their horses. Questions from the audience are welcomed so do have yours ready!
TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE, so please register first - they cost £10
Tel: 01707 666865 or email: cpd@rvc.ac.uk
FREE cakes and refreshments from 7pm.
Download a POSTER and BOOKING FORM for this event
DATES FOR MORE RVC LECTURES THIS YEAR
6 August 2008 - Duty of Care / Preventative Medicine / Health Plans
1 October 2008 Foal to weaning-looking after the growing horse **note change of topic for this date
3 December 2008 - Skin: Sarcoids / Sweet Itch / Mudfever
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Kirsty Manson and Lyndsay Black are trying to raise funds by participating in a sponsored ride taking place from the 24th August in Iceland for 5 days (8 hours a day on horseback) on the famous icelandic ponies to help raise funds for The British Horse Society.
Prompted by events in Buckinghamshire earlier this year, The BHS stepped in to help with the RSPCA, Thames Valley Police, ILHP and Redwings Animal Sanctuary in rescuing horses, ponies and donkeys from a field in Amersham
Sky News Report
Report from BHS
For further information, or to sponsor Kirsty and Lyndsay, please email
Kirsty.Manson@paragonlabels.co.uk
Kirsty says "thank you for taking the time to read the attached reports and I look forward to hearing from you all..."
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