The University of Maryland Extension AGsploration action team is excited to announce that they will be offering six “Adventures in AGsploration” programs this summer throughout Maryland. Each will be a one-day educational program for youth who have completed 5th through 8th grade by the end of the school year. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture by engaging in fun, hands-on science-related activities, network with people involved in the Agricultural Industry, tour and visit local agriculture operations, and learn about potential education and career opportunities based in agro-science and science, technology, engineering and mathematic skills (STEM) fields, all while having fun and making new friends!
2012 Dates and Locations include:
•Tuesday, June 19th- Baltimore County Extension Office, Cockeysville, MD
•Thursday, June 21st- Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centreville, MD
•Tuesday, June 26th- Washington County Extension Office, Boonsboro, MD
•Tuesday, July 24th- Thendara 4-H Camp Center, Hurlock, MD (Dorchester County)
•Thursday, July 26th- Montgomery County Extension Office, Derwood, MD
•Thursday, August 2nd- Maryland 4-H Center, College Park, MD (Prince George’s County)
The focus of the program is to enhance youth’s STEM abilities through interactive lessons that focus on one of Maryland’s top industries, Agriculture.
Registration cost is only $15 for each participant and is limited to the first 50 youth at each site. The deadline for registration is June 1, 2012. The AGsploraiton program includes lunch, snacks, transportation to field trips, t-shirt and educational programming.
Registration materials are available online at: www.maryland4h.org <http://www.maryland4h.org>
For additional information, please contact: April Hall Barczewski by phone at 410-996-5280 or 410-996-8134 or by e-mail at adhall@umd.edu
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thursday, April 7, 2011
AQHA Dressage
Are you looking to earn points for your Quarter Horse? Why not try Dressage? Dressage was approved as an official AQHA event in 2010. To find out about the program, go to the AQHA website (www.aqha.com). You can find approved Dressage shows in your area by going to the Show Schedule. Go to the Manager Resources section to get the details of the program and find out how to earn points. There is also a free download report entitled ‘Riding Dressage’ to help introduce you to this discipline.
There are several AQHA-approved shows in Virginia and Maryland for 2011 (as well as shows in other states) and more to come! For more information email Mala Erickson at malaerickson@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Morven Park schedule includes events for every discipline!
Saturday-Sunday, April 2-3, all-day event.
Spring Horse Trials
Entertain your family with the triathlon of horse sports. Horse trials are the most exacting and exciting of all equestrian sports, as riders compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Competitors can enter the Horse Trial on-line at www.evententries.com
Free admission for spectators.
Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Morven Park Dressage Series Championship
Enjoy spring scenery at Morven Park and stop to watch beautiful horses flaunt their fanciest steps. Local and regional dressage riders compete, and the public is welcome at no charge to observe this graceful display of equine athleticism.
Free admission for spectators. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Sunday, April 17, 1 – 3 p.m.
Spring Flowers Trail Ride
Ride the wooded and pastured trails through Morven Park’s 1,000-acre site while learning about the native plants and their uses through the ages. This is a low-key ride, suitable for novice riders, but you must provide your own horse and hard riding hat.
$30/horse & rider. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Sunday, April 24, Noon - 6 p.m.
Fairfax Hunt Steeplechase Races
It’s a full day of fun featuring top jockeys and excellent horses. Post time for the first race is 1:30 p.m. Vendors’ row features food, jewelry, artisans, and more. Kids’ activities include a “moon bounce,” pony rides, and stick horse races.
General admission $15; under 12 free. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Spring Horse Trials
Entertain your family with the triathlon of horse sports. Horse trials are the most exacting and exciting of all equestrian sports, as riders compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Competitors can enter the Horse Trial on-line at www.evententries.com
Free admission for spectators.
Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Morven Park Dressage Series Championship
Enjoy spring scenery at Morven Park and stop to watch beautiful horses flaunt their fanciest steps. Local and regional dressage riders compete, and the public is welcome at no charge to observe this graceful display of equine athleticism.
Free admission for spectators. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Sunday, April 17, 1 – 3 p.m.
Spring Flowers Trail Ride
Ride the wooded and pastured trails through Morven Park’s 1,000-acre site while learning about the native plants and their uses through the ages. This is a low-key ride, suitable for novice riders, but you must provide your own horse and hard riding hat.
$30/horse & rider. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Sunday, April 24, Noon - 6 p.m.
Fairfax Hunt Steeplechase Races
It’s a full day of fun featuring top jockeys and excellent horses. Post time for the first race is 1:30 p.m. Vendors’ row features food, jewelry, artisans, and more. Kids’ activities include a “moon bounce,” pony rides, and stick horse races.
General admission $15; under 12 free. More information at www.morvenpark.org
Morven Park – Equestrian Center | 41793 Tutt Lane | Leesburg, VA 20176
Don't Miss the April 2 Hunter Show at Union Ridge Equestrian Center
Mark your calendars for the 1st hunter show of the season at Union Ridge Equestrian Center on April 2, 2011. This show will kick off a series of Hunter and Jumper shows. Union Ridge is located in Centreville, VA on Bull Run Post Office Road.
Be sure to check out their website for more information: www.unionridgeequestriancenter.com. This year they are offering high point awards including a golf cart for the high point trainer, Custom Der-Dau Boots for the high point Adult Amateur and a Charles Owen Helmet to the high point Child Rider.
Be sure to check out their website for more information: www.unionridgeequestriancenter.com. This year they are offering high point awards including a golf cart for the high point trainer, Custom Der-Dau Boots for the high point Adult Amateur and a Charles Owen Helmet to the high point Child Rider.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Horses at Work and Play - Exhibit to Open at the National Sporting Library and Museum
MIDDLEBURG, VA - The National Sporting Library and Museum announces that a new exhibit, Horses at Work and Play, will be on view from March 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011, in the Forrest E. Mars, Sr., Exhibit Hall. Horses at Work and Play highlights literature and art from the NSLM holdings and features antique toys from the renowned Athelstan and Kathleen Spilhaus collection.
Horses at Work and Play is suitable for adults and children. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Special tours have been designed for children and a group visit may be arranged by contacting Mickey Gustafson, 540-687-6542, ex. 23, mgustafson@nsl.org.
NSLM hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20118
540-687-6542, www.nsl.org
Horses at Work and Play is suitable for adults and children. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Special tours have been designed for children and a group visit may be arranged by contacting Mickey Gustafson, 540-687-6542, ex. 23, mgustafson@nsl.org.
NSLM hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20118
540-687-6542, www.nsl.org
Friday, February 4, 2011
Morningside Training Farm Upcoming Schedule
Updated schedule of events: March: Ellen Shevella - 3/5-6 Conformation Clinic; Aidan O'Connell - 3/18-20 Cross Country jumping; Sue Lyman & Laura Rowley - 3/26-27, Hunter-jumper ridability, course riding and riding with the right side of your brain. See article below for details. April: Tommy Serio, 4/9-10 Training your Show Hunters; * New * Nina Fout 4/16 Open format Clinic. May: Stephen Bradley 5/7-8 Gymnastics & Cross Country Jumping; Susan Harris 5/13-15 Centered Riding; Hunt Country Stable Tour 5/28-29 Open House, riding demos. Jo-Ann Wilson 5/30 *(moved from April 17th)* Equine sportsmassage hands-on workshop August: Wendy Murdoch 8/26-28 The Murdoch Method We will have regular Jumper schooling course days in the outdoor ring, when the weather warms up. ...stay tuned for more clinics! Morningside Training Farm 5687 Merry Oaks Road (Rte 699) The Plains, VA 20198 Ph: (540) 347-4777For more information: www.morningsidetrainingfarm.com/ or email: erin@morningsidetrainingfarm.com |
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday Talks Schedule for 2010-2011 Announced
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2010-11 Tuesday Talks schedule. www.equinemedicalcenter.net This series of free lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics. This year, faculty from the equine medical center and the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension (MARE) Center will discuss the most recent developments in regenerative medicine, lameness, performance, and dentistry.
The 2010-11 Tuesday Talks schedule is as follows:
February 8, 2011: “Breeding to Win: The Genetics of Equine Performance” will be presented by Rebecca Splan, Ph.D, MS, and associate professor of equine science at the MARE Center.
March 8, 2011: “Performance Horse Dentistry: New Concepts in Oral Equilibration” will be presented by Dr. James Brown, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACT, andclinical assistant professor in equine surgery and emergency care at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
March 22, 2011: “The Curse of Foot Lamenesses” will be presented by Dr. Nat White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor, and director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
The 2010-11 Tuesday Talks schedule is as follows:
February 8, 2011: “Breeding to Win: The Genetics of Equine Performance” will be presented by Rebecca Splan, Ph.D, MS, and associate professor of equine science at the MARE Center.
March 8, 2011: “Performance Horse Dentistry: New Concepts in Oral Equilibration” will be presented by Dr. James Brown, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACT, andclinical assistant professor in equine surgery and emergency care at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
March 22, 2011: “The Curse of Foot Lamenesses” will be presented by Dr. Nat White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor, and director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
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