Berks Ag Event Calendar
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VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR: The Science Behind Blanketing Horses
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
Blanketing horses in the winter is a controversial topic. However, recent research has allowed us to improve our understanding of how blanketing can impact horse physiology and behavior. In this webinar, we will discuss how blankets can impact horse hair growth, hay intake, and shelter-seeking behavior, as well as the environmental conditions under which horses prefer to wear a blanket! This information can then be used to make well-informed decisions on when and how to blanket your horse.
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a complimentary one-hour webinar as we delve into the contentious subject of horse blanketing in winter.
WHEN
Dec. 15, 2023
(Noon – 1 p.m. ET)
Who is this for?
- Horse owners
- Horse caretakers
- Anyone interested in the care of horses
What will you learn?
- Impact of blankets on hair growth, hay intake, and behavior
- When you should blanket a horse
- Environmental considerations when blanketing a horse
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.
Register By
Dec. 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
Blanketing horses in the winter is a controversial topic. However, recent research has allowed us to improve our understanding of how blanketing can impact horse physiology and behavior. In this webinar, we will discuss how blankets can impact horse hair growth, hay intake, and shelter-seeking behavior, as well as the environmental conditions under which horses prefer to wear a blanket! This information can then be used to make well-informed decisions on when and how to blanket your horse.
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for a complimentary one-hour webinar as we delve into the contentious subject of horse blanketing in winter.
WHEN
Dec. 15, 2023
(Noon – 1 p.m. ET)
Who is this for?
- Horse owners
- Horse caretakers
- Anyone interested in the care of horses
What will you learn?
- Impact of blankets on hair growth, hay intake, and behavior
- When you should blanket a horse
- Environmental considerations when blanketing a horse
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.
Register By
Dec. 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
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