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The 2008 KY Horse Council Annual Conference is open to members and the general public. It offers interesting keynote speakers (TO BE ANNOUNCED), three full tracks of educational seminars, a 45-minute networking time with cash bar, a meal, and annual awards and contests.

   
2008 KHC Annual Conference Schedule
 
12:00 - 1:00
Registration
1:00-1:30
Keynote speaker and welcome by President of Board
EDUCATIONAL
SESSIONS
TRAILS
SAFETY FOR HORSE AND RIDER
HORSE HEALTH AND WELFARE
1:45 - 2:30
Leave No Trace Ethic: Dennis Blackburn
Protecting our Sporting horses:  Proposed Changes in USEF policies
Evidence of horse neglect:  Henneke body condition scoring, general appearance, hoof condition
2:30 - 3:00
BREAK and NETWORKING
3:00 - 3:45
KY Recreational Trails Authority and the Cross Kentucky Trail
Update on Kentucky Rails to Trails Activities
Helmet Safety - "Every Ride Every Time
KHC programs to protect horses at risk 
4:00 - 4:45
Working with non-horse groups to find new trails: James Haggerty
Kentucky Rails to Trails Annual Meeting
What is a Qualified Instructor?   -  Certified Horsemen's Asso.
Horse Healthcare Basics
4:45 - 5:30
Networking Time:  Beverages, Cash Bar and Live Band 
YOUTH MEETING
5:30 - 7:00 
DINNER, Awards, Ugly Riding Shirt Contest, Raffle/door prizes
7:00 - 7:30 
Member Business Meeting & Elections
7:30 - 8:00
Wrap-up