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2010 WSHJA Horse Sense Series

The more you know, the more your horse knows you care!

Classes are Sunday 1-5pm
Fee: $25/member or $45/non-member
Class size limited to 15, minimum age 10
To register click
www.NWSAM.com

    March 14th                 
    Equine First Aid and Emergency Preparedness  with Lola Michelin (NWSAM)
     “Learn critical first aid emergency skills including: recording vital signs, recognizing the signs of Colic and proper wound manangement.  Build a first aid kit for the barn and the trailer and help create an emergency plan for your barn.  This is the same class used in professional certification courses at the Northwest School of Animal Massage (
    www.nwsam.com) and will be taught by the school’s director and WSHJA member Lola Michelin.”
    Location:  Legacy Hunters and Jumpers, Inc. - 17619 NE 128th St, Redmond, WA 98052

    July 11th
    Chiropractic and Acupuncture for Your Horse with Dr. Michael Salewski
    “ Dr. Michael Salewski provides veterinary care, including chiropractice, acupuncture and Chinese Traditional Medicine through Pilchuck Veterinary Clinic (
    www.pilchuckvet.com) in Snohomish, WA.  Come learn from the best how acupuncture and chiropractic care can help manage pain, improve healing and performance and add to the longevity of your horse.  Dr. Salewski is a regular speaker at veterinary conferences around the globe and has written a textbook on Chinese Medicine and on Herbal Medicine.   
    Location:  TBD

    September 12th
    Anatomy of the Rider/ Rider Pilates with Dr. Beth Gloste
    Dr. Beth Glosten of RiderPilates (
    http://riderpilates.bethglosten.com/)  is one of the very few amateur riders in our region to reach the Grand Prix level in Dressage.  A gifted rider and medical practitioner, she became a pilates instructor after recovering from a back injury.  Since then, she has been sharing her knowledge and personal experience to assist riders in understanding and improving their physical relationship with horses.  Come learn how our own anatomy affects our horse and how pilates can create balance through our core to improve our riding.”            
    Location:  TBD

    November 14th
    Bits and Proper Bitting with Lola Michelin and Shelly Kerron
    “Ever wonder what the difference is between a kimberwicke and a tom thumb?  Do you know how to properly size a
    bit to your horses mouth?  How do you choose the right bit for the job?  Novice riders and advance riders alike will learn more about the mechanics of bits and bridles in this class.  Lola Michelin of the Northwest School of Animal Massage will explain the anatomy of the horse’s mouth and head while WSHJA President and local trainer Shelly Kerron will help walk us through the many styles of bits and their proper use and function.”
    Location:  Legacy Hunters and Jumpers, Inc. - 17619 NE 128th St, Redmond, WA 98052

 

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