Richard Maxwell to speak at first BHS and SEIB Breeding Awareness Day
| Richard Maxwell to speak at first BHS and SEIB Breeding Awareness Day The British Horse Society has announced details of the first BHS SEIB Breeding Awareness Day where a practical demonstration will be given by world-renowned equine behaviourist Richard Maxwell.
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The awareness day, to be held at Hartpury College on Saturday 2 May 2009, is part of a responsible breeding campaign launched by the BHS and kindly sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers. The campaign aims to begin tackling the worrying overproduction of horses in the UK.
The Breeding Awareness Day is aimed at anybody interested in breeding horses, from the complete novice to those with more experience. An exciting panel of speakers has been assembled with more names to be announced in due course.
Renowned equine reproduction vet Tim Gayler (Peasbrook Equine Clinic) and Redwings veterinary surgeon Nick de Brauwere will be on hand to talk about selecting the ideal broodmare and some of the issues that can occur during pregnancy and foaling.
BHS Welfare Senior Executive Lee Hackett said: "We are really looking forward to the BHS and SEIB Breeding Awareness Day. The quality of our speakers means that there will be something for everybody to learn and we hope it will encourage people to think very carefully before breeding from their horses.
"We are particularly excited to announce that internationally famous equine behaviourist Richard Maxwell will be giving a practical demonstration on the importance of the proper handling of young horses, and some of the problems that may arise when initial handling is managed incorrectly."
Tickets for the SEIB-sponsored event, which takes place at Hartpury College on Saturday 2 May 2009, are strictly limited and priced at £5 each. Anybody wishing to reserve a ticket or request further information is asked to contact BHS Welfare on welfare@bhs.org.uk or 01926 707804.
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