Tantramar Pony Club Winter Stable Management Series

When: Every second Friday, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Where: Galloway Stables in Port Howe.

Membership fees = $135 + $10 club fee + PSO fee
New Brunswick PSO= $39  (or $72.50 family plus $15 for each additional)
Nova Scotia PSO = $35  (or $55 family plus $15 for each additional)

Schedule

October 23: Membership night and session one
November 6
November 20
December 4
January 15
January 29
February 12
February 26
March 12
March 26
April 9
April 23
May 8 - written tests

Topics (in no particular order):
1. Physical characteristics of the horse (Session 1)
2. Handling, leading and loading
3. The foot and shoeing
4. Stables and stalls
5. Grooming and Clipping
6. Feeding and Watering
6. Saddlery
7. Maintaining good health and condition
8. Care of the sick or injured horse
9. Ailments, lameness and teeth
10. Bits and their function
11. Bandages and rugs
12. Conformation

We also plan to hold some badge days, these may take place during the Friday sessions or be planned for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
There will also be several Regional Quiz competitions that we might want to attend.

Jim Durling 257 2687

AGM will be held on Nov 9, 2009 at Debbie Creamer's home.