Conference 2011

Posture, Performance and Injury Prevention

5th and 6th March 2011 at the Unicorn Trust, Stow on the Wold. GL54 1JZ

This Conference will look at practical aspects, the science behind training and the support of the horse as he progresses. It will look at correct muscular development and the implications for training for competition, leisure and horses involved in different disciplines along with ways the therapist can support and contribute to the well being of the horse.

The Speakers

Dr. Rachel Murray

MA VetMB MS PhD MRCVS Dip ACVS Dip ECVS

Rachel works at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, with a particular interest in sports horse training, performance and injury. She also works for the British Equestrian Federation, providing scientific advice for the British equestrian teams and as a veterinary surgeon with the world class dressage squads.

Rachel is one of the main speakers at the 2011 Horse and Exercise Conference in South Africa, ‘Learn from the Best in the World’. For anyone who would like to attend this 4 yearly event - www.sahorse2010.co.za - but for whom it is not possible, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear her speak.

Eric Smiley

FBHS

Eric is a Fellow of the British Horse Society, a Renowned Coach, Sympathetic Trainer, Producer of Young Horses, F.E.I. International Judge and Official and International Competitor having competed at Burghley, Badminton, the European Championships, the World Equestrian Games and the Olympic teams at Barcelona and Atlanta. Eric is an excellent, popular and sought after speaker we are delighted he has agreed to the practical day for the Conference.

Dr. Andrew Hemmings

Msc

Andrew is a Neuroanatomist and Principal Lecturer in Animal Science at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester. His main expertise is in looking at the brain and its influence on behaviour patterns, internal and external structures thus paving the way for a deeper insight into the functioning of other anatomical structures and their influence on performance.

Timetable

Saturday

Sunday – Practical Training for performance posture and Injury Prevention

General Comments.

• Day 1 is an exciting full day. To enable everyone to get the most from the day, breaks have been kept to a minimum.
• Please register early and be in your seats ready for a prompt start for each lecture.
• The Unicorn Trust is a beautiful venue but the lecture hall is not excessively large. In the interests of other delegates, please try not to leave the hall during the lectures.
• Day 2 is a full day. To enable everyone to get the most from the day, breaks have been kept to a minimum.
• The Practical sessions will take place in the indoor school which is unheated. The seats are wood so please come prepared.
• Pre-booked lunches will be served in the restaurant and the Trust asks that food is only consumed there.
• There will be presentation stands at the lectures for perusal before, during breaks and after the conference. As it is a charitable organisation, the Unicorn trust is not permitted to allow trading.

Ticket Prices

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Places to stay

• Details of a small number of hotels, guest houses and B&B’s in close proximity to the Unicorn Equestrian Trust have been included below.
  

• Fosse Manor Hotel- tel: 01451 830354 - www.fossemanor.co.uk
  

• South Hill Farmhouse - tel: 01451 831888 - www.southhill.co.uk/booking.htm
  

• Stow Lodge: - tel: 01451 830485 - www.stowlodgehotel.co.uk
  

• As a major tourist area Stow on the Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding villages contain many more establishments to suit all tastes and budgets.
  

• For further information we suggest you contact the Cotswold Visitor Information Centre in Stow on the Wold:  tel: 01451 831082 - www.cotswolds.info
  

• The visitor information centre also provides an accommodation booking service tel:  01451 831971
  

• The Visitor Information Centre in Bourton-on-the-Water can also help you in finding accommodation: tel: 01451 820211

Websites

www.unicornequestriantrust.org.uk

www.ericsmiley.com

Rachel Murray - www.aht.org.uk/equine_staffrm.html

Andrew Hemmings - www.royagcol.ac.uk

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