FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel - Murfreesboro, TN
8:00 to 8:30 Registration
8:30 Carl Mays
- Opening Keynote Speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and Q&A Facilitator
- "Are We Communicating Yet?" - "It's not what you say, it's what they hear that counts."
9:30 Monty Roberts
- A brief howdy & prelude to the afternoon clinic from the "Man Who Listens to Horses"
Short Break
10:00 Owners Panel
- "What Is That Owner Thinking?" - TWH owners from a variety of regions and divisions discuss industry issues and share viewpoints.
11:00 Dr. Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
- "Are We Making Progress?" - Dr. Turner presents facts and statistics relevant to the TWH show horse industry
12:00 Past Presidents/Chairmen Luncheon
1:00 Julius Johnson, TN Commissioner of Agriculture
- "How Green is the TN Equine Industry $$$$?"
2:00 USDA
- "Understanding the Horse Protection Act and Regulations" - Conference Resumes at Miller Coliseum
4:00 Monty Roberts Training Clinic
6:00 Reception & Buffet - Miller Club
SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel - Murfreesboro, TN
8:30 "Hoof Care 101" & More!
- A distinguished veteranarian/farrier panel address issues relevant to the shoeing and hoof care of the TWH show horse
10:00 Ronee Griffith, Ph. D
- "How Your Inner Voice Influences Your Actions" - Dr. Griffith discusses how principles and personality guide ethical behaviors
11:00 WHTA Enforcement Initiative/Equine Welfare
12:00 Tex-Mex Lunch Buffet
1:00 Joyce Moyer M.Ed, RTRP
- The Bottom Line in the Horse Business
2:00 Trainers Panel
- "Bitting & Squaning" - TWH trainers share successful tips and exchange ideas on failed attempts!
4:00 Miller Coliseum - Monty Roberts Expo & Trade Fair
The Tennessee Walking Horse Industry hosts Monty Roberts Expo
(a public event with invited quest from all horse breed farms and organizations)