Feeding for Function | Saturday, March 14th
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Spikes & Houles Events
At Spikes & Houles we are passionate about connecting with the community and love to do so through a variety of exciting events we plan. From hosting informative in-store workshops and product demonstrations to setting up vendor booths at local expos, fairs, and festivals, we take every opportunity to engage with our customers. Whether it's a hands-on clinic about pet nutrition, a Q&A session with equine experts, or a fun-filled day at a community event, our goal is to share knowledge, showcase top-quality products, and strengthen relationships with animal lovers of all kinds. Stay updated on our event schedule and join us for a memorable experience at Spikes & Houles!
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Feeding for Function: Nutrition Strategies for Equine Health & Performance
Join us for a full-day event designed to connect horse owners, professionals, and veterinarians with the latest information on horse nutrition. The speakers are Ph.D. equine nutritionists with diverse areas of expertise. Topics will range from forage and the nutrients it offers to specific nutrients required for an optimal nutrition plan. This program provides practical, science-based insights to help participants improve diets and overall equine well-being.
This event is RACE approved. The program is for 4 CE medical credits.
Agenda:
Refreshments & Introductions
9 am: Forage First: Building Optimal Equine Health from the Ground Up – Michelle DeBoer, Ph.D.
10 am: Forage Beyond Calories (working title) – Clair Thunes, Ph.D.
11 am: Break
11:15 am: Feeding the Performance Horse. Focus on specific nutrients. – Robert Jacobs, Ph.D.
12:15 pm: Lunch
1 pm: Muscle Myopathies and Performance Horses: Nutritional Strategies to Support Optimal Outcomes, Robert Jacobs, Ph.D.
1:30 pm: Feeding the Metabolic Equine (working title), Clair Thunes, Ph.D.
2 pm: Panel of Speakers – Michelle DeBoer, Ph.D., Robert Jacobs, Ph.D., Clair Thunes, Ph.D.