From the beginning, one of the main missions of the Congress has been to provide knowledge and guidance about all aspects of care, management, ownership and competition with the registered American Quarter Horse. That tradition continues in 2010. Add to your knowledge at “Congress College!”

2010 Congress Lectures
Unless otherwise noted, all lectures will be held in The Congress Lecture Hall.

Friday, October 8, 1:00 pm
From the Judges' Perspective: How Cutting is Scored
Russell McCord, Director of Judges, National Cutting Horse Association

Friday, October 8, 2:00 pm
The Importance of Getting your Breeding Stock DNA Tested for HERDA
Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, MIchigan State University

Friday, October 8, 3:00 pm
How to Choose the Right Cow
Chubby Turner, National Cutting Horse Association Judge

Saturday, October 9, 10:00 am
How to Effectively Treat Equine Wounds
Ryan Zimmerman, DVM, West View Veterinary Hospital

Saturday, October 9, 1:00 pm
The ABC's of OCD's
Chris Beinlich, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Woodland Run Equine Veterinary Facility

Saturday, October 9, 3:00 pm
How Joint Injections Fit into a Comprehensive Plan to Keep Your Equine Athlete in Prime Condition
Aaron Stingle, DVM, Woodland Run Equine Veterinary Facility

Sunday, October 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Breeding Symposium - 3 Part Series on Equine Reproduction

10:00 am, Part 1: Transitional Mare Management, Ensuring your Open Mare is Ready for Breeding
Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, Diplomate ACT, The Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

11:00 am, Part 2: Managing Common Reproductive Diseases and Disorders
Carlos Pinto, DVM, Diplomate ACT, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

12:00 pm, Part 3: Using Assisted Reproductive Techniques to Produce Offspring from Sub-fertile Equines
Marco da Silva, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACT, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Friday, October 15, 11:00 am
Making and Managing Money in the Horse Industry
Jennifer Foster, EQ Bookkeeping

Friday, October 15, 1:00 pm
Tips for Getting Mentally Prepared to Deliver a Winning Ride
Dr. Jack Lyseck, Ohio Center for Sports Psycology

Friday, October 15, 3:00 pm
Virtual Classroom: Is Home Schooling Right For You?
Angela Tank, Connections Academy

Saturday, October 16, 12:00 pm
Congress Queen's Style Show
2010 Congress Queen Candidates

Sunday, October 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Equine Podiatry Symposium - 2 Part Series on Contracted Tendons/Club Feet/Hi-lo Syndrome

1:00 pm, Part 1: How Early Detection and Intervention can Alleviate Contracted Tendons
Liz Santschi, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

2:00 pm, Part 2: Corrective Shoeing Techniques for Horses with Contracted Tendons
Raul Bras, DVM, CF, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Podiatry Department

Friday, October 22, 3:00 pm
How to Create and Maintain the Perfect Riding Surface in your Arena
Mike Powell, Riata Ranch Company, Sponsored by the John Deere Company

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