Escambia County will host Equine Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Escambia County 4-H Livestock Facility at 5701 Highway 99, Molino.
The field day will provide a hands-on learning opportunity for horse owners and enthusiasts in the western panhandle of Florida. Participants will be educated in the areas of equine vaccinations, hoof and leg care, nutrition, pasture weed control, exercise physiology, and other relevant topics. Industry professionals, Extension faculty and a local veterinarian will lead interactive workshops to engage the audience in current topics related to the Florida equine industry.
Registration is requested to ensure adequate food preparation. The cost of registration is $10 per person, free for 4-H and FFA youth. Please mail your RSVP and registration fee to: Escambia County Extension Service, Attn: Nick Simmons, 3740 Stefani Rd., Cantonment, Fl, 32533. Please make checks payable to the University of Florida. Registration is due by Sept. 4th.
To view the agenda for Equine Field Day, click here.
For more information, contact Nick Simmons, Commercial Livestock Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, 850-475-5230 or
[email protected].
