Friday - October 5:

• "For the Good of the Horse" Roundtable Discussion and Dinner
  5:30pm: Reception with dinner following, at 6:30pm, at the host hotel, Hampton Inn, Southern Pines, NC - NOTE: Spaces for this event are limited, so REGISTER EARLY!
  Dr. Heuschmann and other well-respected members of the horse industry will discuss elements of stewardship to the horse - in and out of competition. Dr. Heuschmann will be available to sign his books.
• Dinner buffet menu includes chicken spinach & vegetable lasagnas, sausage & peppers w/penne, salad, and rolls. Beverages include ice tea, soda, coffee, wine, and beer. Desserts are homemade cannolis and cheese cake.
• Roster of Panelists:
  • Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, DVM 
  • Jochen Schleese, Certified Master Saddler
  • Dr. Richard A. Mansmann, VMD, PhD, Hon. DACVIM-LA
  • Dr. Megan Ross, DVM, CVA
  • Shawna Karrasch
  • Gil Merrick - moderator for discussion
• To submit a question for one of the panelists, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with 'Question' in the subject line.

Saturday - October 6 - Symposium Day 1:"Some horses are being trained with mechanical and technical devices in the shortest time possible.   The goal of training should be to further the horse's capacity to perform, and optimize his physical beauty as well as his overall well-being by taking enough time."

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann

• 9am-12noon: Lecture I (Horizontal Balance and the Fundamentals of Equine Biomechanics)
• 12noon-1pm:  Lunch and "Saddle Fit for the Horse and Rider" talk given by Jochen Schleese
• 1-5pm:  Painted Horse demonstration, a horse drawn with the essential bones and supportive structures, brings to life what really goes on when a horse is at work. Followed by demonstration rides with Dr. Heuschmann instructing/discussing, demonstrating correct biomechanical training principles.

Sunday - October 7 - Symposium Day 2:  

• 9am-12noon: Lecture II (this lecture is not the same as on Day 1)
  • Vertical Balance and Natural Crookedness
  • Biomechanics of Collection, Lateral Movements, and the Neck
  • Rein Lameness 
• 12noon-1pm: Lunch and "Saddle Fit for the Horse and Rider" talk given by Jochen Schleese
• 1-5pm: Demonstration rides with Dr. Heuschmann instructing/discussing, demonstrating correct biomechanical training principles.

Registration Costs:

• Two-day symposium = $150.00.  Single day attendance = $75/day.
  
• Symposium prices include lunch, with a vegetarian option available.
• Friday evening reception + dinner and roundtable discussion = $45/person.  Limited seating is available. 
  
• Registration payments are via PayPal
• If you prefer to pay by check, do not submit this form; instead, mail the information requested on this form and your check, payable to USRHA, to Linda Hoover, P.O. Box 366, West End, NC 27376.

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