Second Virtual Horse Symposium set for March
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. » CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host its second Virtual Horse Symposium in March.
This three-week program is offered for adult horse owners, business owners, and horse enthusiasts in the Capital Region and beyond.
In 2020, the virtual symposium had more than 500 participants registered, with 35 to 50 participants at each class offered.
“With new ideas and opportunities in 2021, we plan to expand our reach and continue to provide a quality educational experience,” a press release from CCE Equine said
This year, classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks starting March 16 and ending April 1. Topics include: Sound Development of Young Horses, An introduction to Liability Risks: New York’s Agricultural Tourism Act and Negligence in the Horse Industry, Equine Law: Legal Issues for Participants in the Horse Industry, and more. Each session will be hosted virtually at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
In addition to the virtual classes, there will be an option for participants to receive educational packets with resources for each presentation.
“We are excited to have equine experts from across the county join us for this unique educational opportunity,” the release said.
New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience. Anyone can join this interactive virtual event.
Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. “Whether you are local to Saratoga County or not, join us for a night of good eating, family fun, and a chance to win first, second or third place prizes,” the release said.
“CCE Equine has been serving the Saratoga and surrounding areas since 2006, we are happy to continue to offer educational opportunities to our horse community and the public,” CCE Equine representative Brieanna Hughes added.
More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cceequine/saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@ cornell.edu or 518-885-8995.