Historic
Prophetstown clinics in partnership with Purdue
University Extension. All clinics are
proudly sponsored by PEFCU.
Gift certificates are available! Please check them out in our gift shop!
A few Clinic Testimonials
“You covered so many aspects and issues of draft horse ownership and use that many of my questions and concerns were addressed. The way the clinic was presented took many issues I previously thought might be out of reach and made them seem attainable." -- Chuck Gibson
“The breeding demonstration was spectacular! From the informative talks at meals to the hands on in the barn, it’s clear you are a great team of teachers. What a wonderful weekend!” -- Beth Barr
“The only problem I see resulting from this past weekend is that I now have four children that want a Belgian or two at home!” -- Dale Griffin, Rossville High School FFA Advisor
Reproduction Clinics
February 18 and 19, 2011,
March 4 and 5, 2011, and
March 12 and 13, 2011
Feb 18 and 19, 2011 orientation meal at 7pm on Thursday the 17th. All meals on Friday are provided, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
March 4 and 5, 2011 orientation meal at 7pm on Thursday the 3rd. All meals on Friday are provided, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
March 12 and 13, 2011 orientation meal is at 7pm on Friday the 11th. All meals on Saturday are provided, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
The clinic will be held at RX Acres Belgians breeding farm
$300/participant
$250/participant if a member of Historic Prophetstown
Information can be applied to any breed, however will focus on drafts.
Topics Covered:
- Health, first aid, and feeding pertaining to the pregnant mare, foals, and stallions
- Foal Care – first 7 days of life
- Stallion management
- Working with a Stallion Owner/Breeding Farm
- Mare management throughout gestation
- Teasing
- Reproductive Anatomy of the stallion and mare
- Breeding stable and farm layout
- Various contracts used and their importance
- Collection procedures
- Semen evaluation with hands on time
- Preparing to breed
- AI procedures with hands on time
- Ultrasounding procedures with hands on time
- Supplies used, expenses, and sources
- Procedure of receiving shipped semen
- Should you breed?
Click here for the
registration form!
Draft Horse Workshop
May 7 and 8, 2011 and
September 4 and 5, 2010
In this informative hands-on workshop you will learn to drive a team of Belgian Draft Horses in a farm setting. A great experience for both avid horseman and beginners.
Topics Covered:
- Equine Care and Farm Management
- Safety
- First Aid and health – common illness and injuries
- Feeding Management – Body Condition Scoring
- Stable and Pasture Management – multiple species pasture
- Conformation and horse selection
- Draft Breeds – compare and contrast
- Harness, Hitch, and Drive
- Proper harness fitting and procedures
- Safe hitching and unhitching procedures
- Ground driving
- Driving various equipment
- Hauling people safely
- Driving on roads and in crowds
- Horse Drawn Farming
- Farming without tractors
- Sustainable farming practices
- Equipment sources, use and maintenance
- Crop selection and rotation
Saturday evening will be spent at RX Acres Belgians breeding farm.
The
May clinic includes a collection and breeding demonstration and a chance to view the colts.
The September clinic includes looking at weanling colts
Friday evening of both clinics, an orientation cook-out will be held.
All meals on Saturday are provided, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the farmhouse. Saturday evening dinner will be a cookout at RX Acres Belgians.
$300/ participant
$250/ Participant if a member of Historic Prophetstown
Click here for the
registration form!
Advanced Workshop
October 16th and 17th, 2010
$300/participant
$250/participant if a member of Historic Prophetstown
All meals on Saturday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday will be provided
Friday evening, an orientation cook out will be held.
Driving beyond the team
Only offered to those who have already taken our Draft Horse Workshop
Topics Covered:
- Learn to drive a multiple hitch in a farm situation
- Proper hitching and unhitching procedures
- In depth discussion about equipment, maintenance, and hitching
Click here for the
registration form!
"Purdue Extension is excited to offer these educational horse clinics in conjunction with Historic Prophetstown. These hands-on experiences combined with informative educational lectures and discussions will provide learning to the horse industry that neither of these organizations can completely provide on our own. By combining the resources of these two horse educational resources we hope to support and encourage better horse breeding and management in the draft horse industry and the horse industry broadly."
Dr. Mark Russell
Purdue University’s Equine Extension Specialist
All class sizes are limited, so call early to reserve your spot!
For more information on any of our clinics,
please feel free to call Melissa at 765-479-0367
Click here for the
registration form!
Private clinics are also availabe upon request
