When-Sunday, February 16th at 1 – 4:30 PM
Where – Saratoga 4-H Training Center
Who – Anyone 3rd grade and older interested in learning more about the broad discipline of ranch horses and the importance of protecting your head in the sport of horses. Bob DeLorenzo and Dave Czukrovany will navigate through the ranch horse landscape and Drusilla Malavase will share information related to head injuries and concussion as it relates to equine activities. Ideal for youth participating in Horse Bowl, Hippology, Horse Judging, Coaches, Teen and Adult Leaders as well as non 4-H Horse Enthusiasts. This information will be valuable to many involved with horses.
Registration – Due February 12th to Bernie Wiesen at CCE of Rensselaer County at 272-4210 or bw27@cornell.edu
Cost - $5 per 4-H member or leader and $15 for non 4-H participants payable at the door
All should dress appropriately. Part of the afternoon will be indoors but much of it will be in the indoor/outdoor arena depending on the weather.
This program opportunity is brought to you through the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund - Our New York State Standardbreds!
Ranch Horses Do That! – Bob DeLorenzo and Dave Czukrovany will be teaming up to give a comprehensive workshop on the versatility of the ranch horse discipline. There is something for everyone under the umbrella of ranch horses. It is more than doing cattle work, it is the common sense, art and appreciation of being able to trust and enjoy your horse. You are able to expand both you and your mount’s knowledge and skill set while building a stronger and more trusting relationship. It doesn’t require pedigrees or perfect conformation. They will explore the differences between pleasure horses and ranch horses and touch on the many avenues to get involved in ranch horses. This might be just the ticket for you and your horse.
Head’s Up to Head Safety – Concussions – Presented by Drusilla Malavase. Dru is a nationally recognized equine safety expert who has worked extensively with the United States Pony Club, USEF and 4-H. In addition, she is an accomplished horse woman who has a passion for our many horse disciplines. Her personal experiences, coupled with her professional responsibilities in safety, makes her very knowledgeable and effective in addressing the seriousness of concussion and overlaying concussion prevention, identification and protocols from other sports arenas into our equine world.
