Conference
Training from an Anatomical Perspective
At The Unicorn Trust, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire.GL54 1JZ
4th / 5th April 2009
with
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
Vet, trainer and author of ‘Tug of War’ Classical v Modern
and
Dr. Svend Kold
Specialist in Equine Surgery and senior veterinary surgeon at Ascot Racecourse
Saturday (download as .pdf)
8.00 - 8.30 |
Registration and coffee |
9.00 - 9.10 |
Gillian - Welcome. Introductions. |
09.10 -10.40 |
Dr. Heuschmann - Why the horse’s conformation decides his training. |
10.40 - 11.00 |
Break |
11.00 - 12 .30 |
Dr Kold - How to approach the minimally lame, multi limb lame horse |
12.30 - 1.15 |
Lunch |
1.15 - 2.45 |
Dr Heuschmann - Bridle lameness; how incorrect training can mimic lameness. |
2.45 - 3.00 |
Break |
3.00 - 4.15 |
Dr. Kold - No back – no movements; the restricting effect of back pain for full performance. |
4.15 - 5.15 |
Questions and discussion |
5.15 - 5.30 |
Closing remarks |
General Comments.
Day 1 is an exciting full day. To enable everyone to get the most from the day, breaks have been kept to a minimum.
Please register early and be in your seats ready for a prompt start for each lecture.
The Unicorn Trust is a beautiful venue but the lecture hall is not excessively large. In the interests of other delegates, please try not to leave the hall during the lectures.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant and the trust asks that food is only consumed there.
There will be presentation stands at the lectures for perusal before, during breaks and after the conference. As it is a charitable organisation, the Unicorn trust is not permitted to allow trading.
Sunday
08.00-08.30 Registration and coffee |
09.00-0.915 Short introduction by Gerd |
09.15-10.00 Horse 1 |
10.00-10.45 Horse 2 |
10.45-11.00 Break |
11.00-11.45 Horse 3 |
11.45-12.30 Horse 4 |
12.30- 1.15 Lunch |
1.15 - 2.00 Horse 5 |
2.00 - 2.45 Horse 6 |
2.45 - 3.00 Break |
3.00 - 3.45 Horse 7 |
3.45- 4.15 Horse 8 |
4.15- 4.45 Questions |
4.45. Closing remarks |
General Comments.
Please register early and be in your seats ready for a prompt start.
The Unicorn Trust boasts an impressive indoor school surrounded by wooden bench seating. In the interest of comfort you may wish to bring a cushion!
In order to benefit from seeing Dr Heuschmann train the maximum number of horses, breaks have been kept to a minimum. Please consider other delegates if you need to leave the school during sessions.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant and the trust asks that food is only consumed there.
There will be presentation stands at the lectures for perusal before, during breaks and after the conference. As it is a charitable organisation, The Unicorn trust is not permitted to allow trading.
General Information
Places to stay
Details of a small number of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs in close proximity to the Unicorn Equestrian Trust have been included below.
Roman Court Hotel - tel: 01451 870539 - www.theromancourthotel.com
Fosse Manor Hotel- tel: 01451 830354 - www.fossemanor.co.uk
South Hill Farmhouse - tel: 01451 831888 - www.southhill.co.uk/booking.htm
Stow Lodge: - tel: 01451 830485 - www.stowlodgehotel.co.uk
As a major tourist area Stow on the Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding villages contain many more establishments to suit all tastes and budgets.
For further information we suggest you contact the Cotswold Visitor Information Centre in Stow on the Wold: tel: 01451 831082
The visitor information centre also provides an accommodation booking service throughout the year for both serviced and self-catering accommodation. This service is available between 10.00 and 16.00.
Booking hotline: tel: 01451 831971
The Visitor Information Centre in Bourton-on-the-Water can also help you in finding accommodation: tel: 01451 820211
Website www.unicornequestriantrust.org.uk
Ticket prices:
£75 per day or £130 for both days
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Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments.
This is a rare opportunity to see, hear and question, a world renowned trainer, and a leading veterinary surgeon.