Equine News

June 2011 - STABLE MANAGEMENT II EVENING CLASS at POST UNIVERSITY

Whether you are a horse owner or a horse enthusiast, this series of six evening Equine Husbandry courses will deepen your understanding of horses and up-to-date care and management without taking a four-year degree.
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May 2011 - EVENING CLASS IN STABLE MANAGEMENT at POST UNIVERSITY

The next in the current series of evening courses running through Post University’s Equine Department will start on Monday, May 9th at 6:30 PM. This course is the companion course to the popular Stable Management II course, and covers topics ranging from safe handling procedures and grooming, to tack fitting, bits and bitting, and boots and bandages.
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APR 2011 - Two Post University equine students in UK for Study Abroad

Continuing a long standing, and very popular, tradition for studying abroad in the Post University Equine Program, juniors Carlie Serif, originally from Ohio but now from Waterbury, and Pamela Lyon from Waterbury, are busy training for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor qualification at Huntley School of Equitation in Gloucestershire, England.
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APR 2011 - ‘The Importance of Correct Saddle Fit’ - talk at Post University

“One size fits all” is certainly not the case when it comes to putting a saddle on a horse! In fact, the truth is that over 90% of horses work in some degree of pain or discomfort every time they are ridden – often from a poorly fitting saddle!
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MAR 2011 - ‘Horse Trailers – what everyone needs to know’- at Post

Although it is hard to think of spring just yet, especially if your trailer is buried under the snow, this is actually a good time to start thinking about all the things you need to take care of BEFORE you use your trailer again! It is also a really good time to think about what to look for if you are considering buying a trailer, or just need some tips on hooking up or backing up!
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FeB 2011 - Post University Equestrians Start Season Winning

At the first two shows of the Spring semester hosted on February 12 by Wesleyan University and February 20 by Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University, the Post University Equestrian Team earned five first place and seven second place ribbons.
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FeB 2011 - POST UNIVERSITY OFFERS PROGRAM ON HOOF STRUCTURE

Post University’s WINTER Quiz the Experts series kicks off with The Visible Hoof: Inside and Out on Thursday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
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jan 2011 - WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 'FEST' AT POST UNIVERSITY

For those of you who did not see any of the action from the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last fall – now is your chance to catch up with the excitement. 
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Dec 2010 - Updates from Post University Equine Department

There is a lot of news from the Post University Equine Department and the students in the equine program. Here is a brief update of the successes and happenings so far this semester. Congratulations to all the students involved in the activities on campus and those who did well in competitions.
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Oct 2010 - Equine Surgery Topic of Quiz the Experts at Post

On Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 PM, Post University’s Quiz the Experts series will feature an Update on Equine Surgery by Dr. Ryland Edwards, a veterinarian on the staff of Fairfield Equine Associates.
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August 2010 - Post University continues exciting Outreach Programs for local horse-lovers

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August 2010 - POST UNIVERSITY OFFERS EQUINE ANATOMY EVENING CLASS

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June 2010 - STABLE MANAGEMENT II EVENING CLASS AT POST UNIVERSITY

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May 2010 - Horse Care, Hooves and Massage Summer Series

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May 2010 - A Busy Year for Post University Equine Department

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May 2010 - Successful Seminar in Equine Emergency Response

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