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Quarterly Speaker Series

Our FREE quarterly speaker series, hosted at SMEC, covers a range of diverse topics.  We hope to see you at the next one! 

Upcoming Discussions

Speaker Series # 15: Foundations of Equine Nutrition

Friday, December 11th
5:30- 6:30 pm

Take a deep dive into equine nutrition with Malinda Ferko. Malinda is a Strategic Account Representative with Cargill Animal Nutrition, representing the Nutrena and ProElite feed brands. Combining an Animal Science Degree, barn management experience, and years of working in the equine nutrition field, Malinda has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to feeding horses.

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What You’ll Learn:

  • Why nutrition is one of the most important factors in horse health

  • Understanding how a horse's digestive system works

  • The importance of forage (hay and pasture) as the foundation of the diet and how to evaluate hay quality

  • Small changes for better nutrition

  • The role of concentrates and when grain is necessary

  • Body condition scoring and monitoring weight

 

Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

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Past Discussions

2024

Introduction to Equine Gestalt Coaching

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Equine-Assisted EMDR Psychotherapy

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Addiction & The Healing Power of Animal Connection

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No Hoof, No Horse:
Introduction to Horseshoeing

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2025

An Introduction to Understanding the Chakras

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Author Courtney Maum:
The Year of the Horses

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Discover Tai Chi

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All About Goats

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2026

Benefits of Equine Chiropractic Care

Building a Culture of Respect and Safety

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Contact Us

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733 Hill Street

Bristol, CT 06010

PHONE

(860) 314-0007

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