Horse Council BC is proud to host the second annual Equine Education Conference. Join your peers for a full weekend of learning and networking from January 21 - 22, 2012 at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel.  This exciting weekend conference hosts an internationally recognized line up of equine   industry professionals.                                    Weekend Schedule
Topics include: 

• Equine Behaviour - Dr. Andrew McLean PhD. BSc.
  How do horses really learn? What can we do to send a clear message when riding or handling our horses?
  Learn the importance of clear communication and practical application to get the best from your horse.
• Equine Nutrition - Shelagh Niblock
  Demystifying the task of choosing the right forage for your horse.  Alfalfa Hay vs Grass Hay vs Pasture and everything in between. Is a hay analysis important and is sugar always bad? What are your horse's forage requirements? How to make the hay in your barn work for you and your horse's needs.
• Conformation - Judy Wardrope
  How your horses conformation does influence performance; physically and mentally. Horses that are built to perform specific jobs learn more easily, display fewer resistances to training and conditioning, are less prone to performance related injuries and will have longer and more successful competitive careers. Because they are happier horses, their human partners are usually happier as well.
• Hoof Care - Gerard Laverty C.J.F. A.W.C.F.
  The latest news from researchers around the world along, with current trends and ideas regarding hoof care and shoeing of the performance horse. Discussion will include the importance of farriers education and meeting the market needs of BC's horse owners.
• Welfare - Dr. Terry Whiting D.V.M. M.S.C.
  What is fair and right for The "Unemployed Horse" The humane treatment for low value or "unwanted horses". An emotional topic that is sure to spur meaningful discussion and thought.
• Rider Fitness - Sandra Sokolski B.Sc.P.T.
  How does your balance or lack of, affect your horses way of going? Lear how to fix balance and seat issues with tips and information - no matter what discipline you ride this will help improve your position and make you a more affective rider.
• Equine Dental Care - Dr. Neil McKenzie D.V.M. M.V.Sc.
  Learn the latest about current concepts of dental care and how it effects your horses health and performance. Bring your questions and concerns and go home with answers that will improve your horses wellbeing!  
• Insurance - Mike King C.A.I.B.R.I.B.
  Everything you wanted to know, need to know, or should know about insurance and where it applies in the equine world!  Bring your questions and your notepad and be prepared to be educated and entertained in the world of equine insurance!
  
  Speaker Bio's  

The seminars will be presented consecutively so you won't have to choose or miss a great topic!
*January 20, Professional Development Day Coaches   Officials

  Conference Pass $175 + HST. Your pass includes access to all seminars, breakfast, lunch for Saturday & Sunday and a ticket to the HCBC Awards Presentation / Conference Welcome.  PRINT FORM.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the event, sorry no refunds due to inclement weather

Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel is offering a great room rate only $99.00 per night and free parking!
Book by January 15, 2012 to receive this exceptional rate.

Island Members we are offering a private HCBC bus! Service from Tsawwassen ferry terminal directly to the hotel!  Round trip ticket $20 +HST.  Details

Coming from a distance? We have partnered with West Jet!!   All attendees flying to the conference can apply for a flight discount.  For further details contact West Jet directly with the group code number; 
Call 1-877-952-4696   Group Code: CC7039
 ** To recieve the discount you must book your flight over the phone,  on-line bookings do not accept the discount.