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Equine Program Offered
SKIPPACK (Montgomery Co.) The Penn State Extension of
Montgomery County offers an educational program for all horse en
thusiasts on Tuesday, April 23, entitled “What Your Horse is Trying
to Tell You Exploring Equine Vices.”
Featured speaker Dr. Ann Swinker, equine extension specialist at
Penn State, will talk about equine vices and related behavior problems
both in-hand and under saddle.
Since horses cannot “talk” to us, they often communicate their
needs of frustrations through what humans would call “bad behav
ior.” Often vices are a result of conditions imposed on our horses in
captivity or by human error. Some vices may be prevented and some
are treatable. Safety issues and possible solutions to some behavior
problems will be discussed.
This program is open to all horse owners, riders and enthusiasts.
According to Extension Agent Nancy Kadwill, there is no cost for the
class but advance registration is requested to reserve a spot. Please call
the extension office at (610) 489-4315, and leave your name, address
and phone number if you wish to attend.
Dr. Swinker has served as the equine specialist at the University of
Colorado for many years and recently returned to Penn State.
The meeting will be conducted from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Montgomery
County 4-H Center located on Route 113, one mile south of Route 73
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