| Equine Symposium & Sale - May 3rd, 2008 is the date of the Texas A&M University Equine Symposium and Sale. Sponsored by the TAMU Department of Animal Science and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the program features training demonstrations by prominent trainers Dell Hendricks, Paul Kathen and Jack Brainard. Other presentations by Dennis Mooreland and TAMU Equine Faculty will also be included for a full day of information and entertainment for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines. The program will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm and all registered attendees will be treated to lunch and a prime rib dinner that evening at 5:30. The TAMU Aggie Horse Sale will follow at 6:30 which will feature Texas A&M University horses with guest consignments from Texas Tech and Tarleton State Universities. The Aggie Horse Sale which will include about 50 head of performance-bred mares, young horses and riding horses is being planned and managed by students currently in enrolled in a Horse Sales Management class. For information about registering for the Symposium and Sale contact Valerie at (979) 845-2604 or for additional information, call the Equine Section office at (979) 845-1562. |
Extension Education: Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop - The Horse Judging Workshop is intended to give youth an opportunity to practice judging horses in a low stress environment. The workshop will include a basic idea of what to look for when judging individual performance classes and halter. English and western classes and an optional halter class will be provided for youth to judge. Placings, cuts and critiques will be discussed following each class.
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Equine Reproductive Management Short Course - This is a three day course designed for owners and breeding managers. The event is coordinated by Dr. Martha Vogelsang; it is an integrated effort across teaching and Extension faculty.
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Horse Judging Camp - The Horse Judging Camp is a three-day event in which youth will be instructed in judging performance and conformation classes along with giving oral reasons. Camp fees include housing, food, instruction, and evening fun.
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Extension Education: Horse Management 101 - The Horse Management Workshop is a two-day workshop held each spring on the Texas A&M University campus. Download the Registration Form and Agenda
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Judging Coaches and Adult Leaders Horse Judging Workshop - The Adult Leader and Judging Team Coaches Workshop is a one-day program designed to give instruction in performance and conformation classes along with coaching oral reasons. The program is offered as a means to give leaders more knowledge in preparing youth judging teams along with giving instruction to those who desire more insight in the area of horse judging. The event is coordinated by Dr. Clay Cavinder; the workshop serves primarily Extension clientele who coach/teach youth across the state.
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Extension Education: Mare / Foal Workshop - The Mare / Foal Workshop is a one-day workshop held the last Tuesday in February on the Texas A&M University campus. It includes training for mare and foal horse owners. Download the Registration Form and Agenda
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Extension Education: 35th Annual Summer Horsemanship School Program - For 34 consecutive years, the Texas Cooperative Extension, as part of the Texas A&M University System, has trained instructors to teach basic horsemanship skills to youth in various counties across Texas. The program has played a vital role in the improvement of riding abilities and general knowledge of the participants, advancing leadership and communication skills of the instructors, and developing a network of positive relationships throughout the 254 counties in the state. The success of the summer horsemanship schools is largely due to the genuine interest and commitment to help people improve and succeed, regardless of their level of experience.
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