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	Managing Horses on Small Properties The managing horses on small properties workshop is a one day, classroom based workshop (usually with a field visit included) and covers the sustainable management of a horse property - pasture establishment and management - grazing management - how to avoid land degradation - how to keep the waterways clean - property layout - water conservation and supply - manure management - property planning and design - trees and plants. The environment in which your horse lives greatly effects their (and your) health and well being. This workshop shows you how following good land management practices reduces illness and injury to your horse, reduces feed bills, increases the value of your property and improves the environment. These workshops are usually run in conjunction with local councils, Landcare groups or water catchment groups but they can also be arranged privately i.e. by a club or an individual who wishes to host/co-ordinate one. Workshops 2009 April 14th Caboolture (Qld) April 18th Beaudesert (Qld) May 2nd & 9th Whole farm (Horse) Property Planning (2 day course), Yarra Ranges (Vic) May 3rd & 10th Whole farm (Horse) Property Planning (2 day course) WACMAC, Arthurs Creek (Vic) May 4th Horse Pasture Renovation and Management for Agricultural consultants, WACMAC Arthurs Creek (Vic) May 5th & 7th (over two evenings) Manningham (Vic) May 6th managing horses on small properties for NRManagers WACMAC May 11th Yacandanda (Vic) May 15th-18th Mackay, Whitsundays, Sarina late May/early June Gympie/Kennilwoth Cooroy region (dates to be confirmed June 27th Boonah (Qld)
Testimonials from previous participants Thank you so much for all of the information given, yours was by far the best workshop I've attended on any subject (Debbie D) Very Useful, Practical simple information, well presented and organised, sensible ideas and practices (Lyndel T) *Fantastic, really enjoyed the day, Jane was a wealth of Knowledge (Karen B)* Just Brilliant!! Would recommend to anyone on small acreage with horses or any other livestock (Anon) Excellent, Informative, motivating (Myfanwg W) So much interesting information, a most enjoyable day ( Laraine S) *Excellent, The book is very good and the seminars add more detail (Anon)* A wonderfully informative workshop....'a must do' workshop for anyone who is thinking of owning a horse on a small (or not so small) acreage (Anon) *A fantastic day, I feel that there are things I can do to improve both the land and the health and happiness of my horse (Anon)* *Brilliant! lots of food for thought & inspiration for practice (Silvia G)* Keep doing them, fantastic way to get knowledge into our communities for sustainability (Fiona G) Absolutely excellent (Kim V) Amazing - Its just what I've been looking for (Lorraine H)
	Independent Seat Clinics Gaining an independent seat starts with lowering the centre of gravity and developing a secure lower leg. Many people are not taught these skills when learning to ride and sometimes feel insecure when riding, even after riding for many years. Other people have managed to develop this skill for themselves but are unsure of how to pass it on to others. This mounted clinic is for eight people at a time. The clinic runs for 3 -4 hours and includes breaks. It will not only teach you how to be a safer and more effective rider but will also give you an awareness of what your body is doing whilst you are riding, increase your observational skills, develop your ability to give constructive feedback. Most importantly these sessions are fun and interactive. For a review of a clinic from a participants perspective by Tracy Mayhew from CYBERHORSE click here See also the testimonials at the bottom of the independent seat page 2008 dates by arrangement

	Preventative Horse Care Talk Preventing colic, laminitis, gastric ulcers and more. Most horse health issues are avoidable if preventative measures are taken in the first place. This talk explains in layman's language what these problems are and what you can do to avoid them. It goes for approximately 3 hours and can be held as a morning, afternoon or evening event. Great fundraiser for clubs etc 2008 dates by arrangement

	Other workshops From time to time we will be running workshop 'specials''on different subjects. Watch this space for details

	Workshops/clinics/talks summary
Dates (2008) and location	workshop/clinic	contact
April 14th Caboolture (Qld)	Managing Horses on Small Properties	Jane@equiculture.com.au
April 18th Beaudesert (Qld)	Managing Horses on Small Properties	Jane@equiculture.com.au
May 2nd & 9th , Yarra Ranges (Vic)	Whole farm (Horse) Property Planning (2 day course)	k.jackobson@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
May 3rd & 10th WACMAC, Arthurs Creek (Vic)	Whole farm (Horse) Property Planning (2 day course)	bindi@mooramoora.org.au
May 5th & 7th (over two evenings) Manningham (Vic)	Managing Horses on Small Properties	Nigel.Philpot@manningham.vic.gov.au
May 6th Arthurs Creek WACMAC	managing horses on small properties for NRManagers	bindi@mooramoora.org.au
May 11th YACANDANDA (Vic)	Managing Horses on Small Properties	ycen@yackandanda.com
May 15th Sarina (Qld) May 16th Mackay (Qld) May 18th Whitsundays (Qld)	Managing Horses on Small Properties Managing Horses on Small Properties Managing Horses on Small Properties	Christine.Peterson@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Christine.Peterson@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Christine.Peterson@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
June 27th Boonah (Qld)	Managing Horses on Small Properties	Jane@equiculture.com.au
Co-ordinators wanted If you are interested in having any of these workshops held in your area (other areas of QLD or other states, countries) you may be interested in becoming a co-ordinator. Email: jane@equiculture.com.au or phone: 07 55438623 Attention Riding Club Members/ Pony Club Members etc Workshops and talks on many subjects can be arranged through your club as a social event or even as a fund raiser for your club.