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convention highlights
would like to assist equestrian athletes or are
a rider or organizer needing financial support,
you're invited to attend the Foundation's
meeting. Perhaps they can fund your dream,
too!
CONSTRUCTING A WELLNESS
PROGRAM FOR THE AGING
PERFORMANCE HORSE
Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Dr. Cynthia MacKenzie
This presentation focuses on the growing
importance of a strategic approach to
wellness in the aging horse, with particular
emphasis on aging horses that must remain
in work—performance horses. The program
highlights the rationale for a formal approach
to wellness and the general components of a
wellness program. Some particular concerns
that impact the aging performance horse
are briefly discussed—chronic cartilage
"wear and tear" that can lead to DJD and
laminitis considerations. The talk is geared to
owners, trainers and veterinarians as part of
a collaborative "team" approach to a wellness
strategy.
