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University of Nevada Reno,
Equine Behavior Short Course
Date:
September 28-29, 2002
Location:
University of Nevada, Reno
Sponsors:
University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and College of
Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources; Comstock Large Animal
Hospital
Intent of Seminar:
To present veterinarians, veterinary technicians, horse owners, and horse
trainers with the most current information and research in equine behavior.
Learning principles, training, routine management, and overcoming
behavioral problems will be discussed. The
goal is to provide the audience with information that will enable them to handle
and treat their horses more safely and efficiently as well as manage and prevent
common behavior problems.
Presenters:
1.
Sue McDonnel, PhD – University of Pennsylvania Equine Behavior Lab
2.
Sarah Ralston, VMD, PhD – Rutgers University
3.
Nancy Diehl, MS, VMD – Penn State University
4.
Evelyn Hanggi, PhD, President of the Equine Research Foundation
5.
Rebecca L. Frankeny, VMD, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary
Surgeons – Comstock Large Animal Hospital, University of Nevada, Reno
6.
Brian Egan – Extension Assistant, Penn State University
7.
Shawna Karrasch – Author of You Can Train Your Horse To Do Anything!
On TargetTM Training : Clicker Training and Beyond.
CE Credit:
RACE associated states:
This course meets the requirements for 15 hours of continuing education
credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however,
participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of
hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of
delivering continuing education.
Non RACE associated states:
Kentucky has approved the course for 10 hours of CE credit.
All other states have approved the course for 15 hours of CE credit.
Seminar Schedule:
Saturday, September 28
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Time
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Speaker
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Topic
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Location
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7:45-7:55
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Open
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Introduction
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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8:00-8:50 AM
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Evelyn Hanggi
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Equine Cognition and
Perception: Dispelling the Myths
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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9:00-9:50 AM
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Nancy Diehl
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Behavior of the Mare and
Foal
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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10:00-10:50 AM
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Nancy Diehl
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Early, Intensive Handling
of Foals: Background and Recent Studies
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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11:00-11:50 AM
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Shawna Karrasch
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Practical Application of
On-Target Training
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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UNR Business School
Lounge
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1:00-1:50 PM
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Brian Egan
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Applied Behavior
Principles: Negative Reinforcement Training and the Use of the Natural
Flight Zone of the Horse
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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2:00-2:50 PM
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Becky Frankeny
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Medical Problems That
Present as Behavior Issues
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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3:00-3:50 PM
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Sarah Ralston
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Dietary Influences in
Behavior
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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4:00-4:50 PM
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Sarah Ralston
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Reduction of
Transportation Stress
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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Sunday, September 29
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Time
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Speaker
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Topic
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Location
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8:00-8:50 AM
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Brian Egan
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Taking the Trailer Out of
Trailer Loading
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UNR Equestrian Center
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9:00-9:50 AM
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Shawna Karrasch
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Practical Application of
On -Target Training – Demonstration I
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UNR Equestrian Center
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10:00-10:50 AM
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Shawna Karrasch
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Practical Application of
On-Target Training –
Demonstration II
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UNR Equestrian Center
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Break/Lunch
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Break/Lunch
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Break/Lunch
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Lunch Served in Business
School Lounge
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1:00-1:50 PM
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Sue McDonnell
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Reproductive Behavior
Related Performance Issues in Horses
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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2:00-2:50 PM
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Sue McDonnell
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Fixing Injection Shyness
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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3:00-3:50 PM
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Nancy Diehl
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Stable Vices
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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4:00-4:50 PM
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All speakers
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Panel Discussion of Case
Presentations
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UNR Business School
Auditorium
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Tuition*
Early Registration (before
August 15, 2002): $350**
Late Registration (after August 15, 2002) or On-site Registration: $450
University Students (with ID): $25
Full refunds available until August 15, 2002.
No refunds after that date.
Payable to “UNR Foundation” with note
“to benefit UNR Equestrian team”
Send checks to Donald Kennedy, Assistant Director
Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
Director’s Office/221
Reno, NV 89557-0107
775-784-6239
* Seating is limited. Please
register early.
** Tuition includes box lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Please let us know if you need a vegetarian lunch.
Hotel Accommodations:
Blocks of rooms have been
set aside at the following hotels. Please
mention the seminar when booking rooms.
Sienna Hotel Spa Casino – 15
minute drive from seminar site.
$139 + tax/night
775-377-6260
Holiday Inn – 5-10 minute
drive from seminar site.
$65 + tax/night
775-786-5151
Although they would not set
rooms aside for the seminar, if you call early, the University Inn may still
have rooms available at a discount rate. They
are located directly across the street from the seminar location.
775-323-0321
Please contact Becky
Frankeny if you have any questions.
P: 775-849-0120
Fax: 775-849-3129
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