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Horseman's Youth Day 2009
Join us at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine for a day of education and fun!
Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9 AM - 4 PM
This full day of equine-oriented activities is designed to give kids and teens, ages 9 - 18, a hands-on look at anatomy, physiology, and veterinary care for horses. Participants will be grouped by age and will rotate throughout the school, visiting many different activity stations.
Planned activities include:
- A tour of the large animal hospital
- How to perform a physical exam on your horse (live horse activity)
- A look at equine anatomy in the vet school anatomy lab (skeletons, intestinal models, etc.)
- How to age your horse by his teeth
- Preventative medicine
- Basic lameness
- Plus many more!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as a goody bag and T-shirt.
The registration fee is $50 per child.
Directions to the College of Veterinary Medicine
We will have additional signage up the day of the event to help with parking and going into the building.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
Parents/Chaperones will not be permitted to shadow participants during the day. We have a nice library and sitting areas throughout the veterinary school, or you are welcome to leave campus and return at 4 pm for pick-up. Please make sure that you include, on the registration form, an emergency phone number of the person who is in charge of the participant in case we need to contact someone during the day.
We are only accepting payment via Paypal this year. We understand that registering your account with them may take a few days - please go ahead and register. Payments must be submitted via Paypal to SCAAEP@yahoo.com .
For general information, contact Katharine Holder at SCAAEP@yahoo.com.
For all registration/payment/website questions, contact Anna Allen at SCAAEP@yahoo.com.