2008 Speakers / Educators

We invited some of the most well respected and interesting clinicians,
speakers and educators in the equine industry.
  There were demonstrations, hands-on participation opportunities,
classroom Q & A sessions and more as never seen in one place in Texas.


 

EQUINE LAW  --   Are you SURE of your rights and obligations ?
The Expo is pleased and proud to present
Rebecca Pennington   www.EquineLawyer.net

Rebecca has experience in equine litigation, equine partnerships and LLCs,
contract negotiations and drafting, profit and non-profit formation,
sales disputes, insurance disputes, and general equine liability issues.
Ask away !

 

EQUINE DENTISTRY
The awesome Dr. Harold Putnam, DVM, of Burleson Equine Hospital
www.burlesonequinehospital.com

Reduce colic, prevent bit pain, stop wasting $$ on feed that isn't completely utilized, allow for less painful eruption of permanent teeth, make it easier to train your horse.
 

 

TRICK TRAINING TOOLS & How to use them.
www.imagineahorse.com


The renowned Allen Pogue & Sue DeLaurentis will demonstrate their training tools
and show you how to use them to train your own horses.
A well trained horse is not just for tricks.
You won't want to miss this hands on opportunity with the experts !

 

EQUINE CANINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE
www.equinecaninechiro.com

Dr. Warren Wilson will show you the HOLISTIC approach to many of the health
and performance problems of horses and dogs. 
When functioning properly the body has the ability to heal itself.

 

BREEDING FOR COLOR ?
www.animalgenetics.us/equine.htm

You'll want to know these terms - homozygous, heterozygous, overo, tobiano,
cremello, agouti, sabino, perlino, chestnut, LWO, red factor, etc.
How to test your horse rather than "hope" for a color in it's offspring.
 

TRIPLE CROWN NUTRITION, Inc
Jerral Seale will help you understand what the various items in your feed are
 and address your concerns about proper equine nutrition, it's benefits,
as well as the dangers of improper feeding.
www.TripleCrownFeed.com
 

SADDLE PADS and Eliminating Pressure Points on Your Horse's Back
www.Equipedic.com

Learn how to make your horse perform better by protecting and eliminating a sore back and removing pressure points. 
Learn more about the relationship between the saddle and the pad.

 

TCU Ranch Management Program
www.ranch.tcu.edu

Learn about the best kept secret of this degree and certificate program
.
 
The Ranch Management Program at TCU provides professional training to meet the challenges of the dynamic and rapidly changing careers associated with agricultural resource management.
 

RIDING WITHOUT A BIT
STOP TORTURING YOUR HORSE !

If you still think a bit is "necessary to stop your horse" then please take a few minutes to review the obvious alternative and how to offer this reward to your companion.
Learn about getting started and what to watch for and the "trick" to stopping a horse that has nothing to do with a bit in his mouth causing him pain.
 

Dr. Harold Putnam, DVM, of Burleson Equine Hospital
www.burlesonequinehospital.com
LAMINITIS and FOUNDER
   What are they and how to prevent and treat them.
GENERAL EQUINE CARE   Do you know a normal temp or respirations?  
What's in your emergency kit ?   What if it's colic ?  How to stop bleeding. 
How often for worming & what to use.  What shots are now necessary ?
 

PUTTING on a DRIVING HARNESS
Does it just look like a big bag of leather pieces ?

Come join in this HANDS ON demonstration and learn
the parts and purpose of each.
Then stick around to actually "ground drive" one of the horses to see
how to incorporate this skill into your early saddle training too. 
Plus, driving is just plain FUN !
 

FOAL STARTING
( It's not called "Colt Starting" as we start the girl babies too :)  )

If you are waiting till they are two years old to "start them"
then you have wasted a big learning window. 
Learn how to get them on the path to trail riding
 and quicker enjoyment for you.
 
 

GETTING THOSE GREAT EQUINE PHOTOS
www.GypsyHorsesInTexas.com

Did you ever feel envious of those great pictures you've seen on
some websites and ads ?
It's not in the camera, it's in your ability to "see it".
You can too do it !   Learn some of the tricks of the trade.
   

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR EQUINE MARKETING PLAN
www.HorseGazette.com
One of the strongest marketing people in the equine industry
will share some of the best marketing tools to grow your business.

   


TTA is a sponsor of LOPE at this event.

HORSE RACING MEMORABILIA & HISTORY
www.LOPEtx.org
You won't want to miss the very private collection of horse racing items collected by our 2008 charity, LOPE. 
Many of these items have never been on display and this is your chance to get a glimpse of this very special collection.
   

Tractor Supply Co.: The stuff you need out here

TRACTOR SUPPLY
Come have your ranch questions answered such as
"How to build a safe and secure electric fence."
Ask the experts to help you !
   

MD BARNS
How to build a better barn.   Ask the experts.
A better barn is chew-proof, kick-proof and darn near fire-proof.
It can handle heavy snow loads, high winds, and tooth-rattling earthquakes.
www.mdbarns.com
   

Natural Hoof Care Specialist, Gates Billette
Introduction to barefoot hoof care.
Learn how optimal blood flow is vital to the health of hooves
 and how diet is an integral part
.

                                                                            More Info HERE

   

"Texas HORSE"
Texas Horse Organizations for Racing, Showing and Eventing (Texas HORSE) became a formal entity on July 7th with the signing of articles of association by representatives of six racing breed and performance horse organizations.  You'll want to know about this !
                                                                          More Info HERE
   

Cold River Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
This facility and it's services are dedicated to equine athletes
 recovering from surgery, injury, and illness.
Learn about AquaTred Submersed Treadmill,  Acupuncture,
Laser, Ultrasonic Nebulizer, Microcurrent.
www.ColdRiverEquine.com
   

TEXAS HORSE PARK
You'll definitely want to know about the excitement !
The development of a world-class equestrian center is underway
 in the heart of the nation.
http://www.texashorsepark.com/about-us/board-of-directors/
   

The smart, reliable, affordable attorney for all your needs
Glen Wood

www.GlenWood-TexasLawyer.com
817-939-6029

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