The Nebraska Horse Conference, hosted by UNL's Department of Animal Science and Extension, will be broadcast from 7-8:30 p.m. at seven downlink sites.
4-H and FFA youth, students, adults who work with youth, extension staff and equine enthusiasts can all benefit from this conference, said Kathy Anderson, horse specialist in the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
"Participants will learn everything from the challenges that face today's horse industry to how they can become more involved in the horse industry," Anderson said.
In addition, participants also will be able to find out what career opportunities are available and how UNL can help prepare them for that career.
Downlink locations include:
"Participants will be able to get answers to their questions from many segments of Nebraska's horse industry," Anderson said.
Speakers include Anderson; Rick Adkins, Quarter Horse Association of Nebraska president; Vicky Sich, Nebraska Horse Council secretary; Mike Hershberger, CPA; Kelly Stich, DVM, Jim Brinkman, quarter horse breeder; Dave Anderson, thoroughbred trainer; Jamee Admundson-Folmer, dressage trainer; Lindsey Salestrom, current College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources student; and more.
For more information or to register, contact Anderson at (402) 472-6414, kanderson1@unl.edu, Anita Ferrell at (402) 472-0204, aferrell2@unl.edu, or Kathy Potthoff at (402) 472-9021, kpotthoff1@unl.edu.
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