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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 21 - Jan 23 Equine Welfare Assessment Skills Certification Course The objective of this program is to provide participants with necessary training to make informed decisions regarding equine welfare and to familiarize them with widely accepted management practices in the Southeastern U.S. through hands-on, case study, and lecture-based learning. Designed for: Law Enforcement Officers State Agency Employees Humane Society Personnel Equine Rescue Owners and Employees Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, and Veterinary Techs Attendees will complete final exam for certification. Program approved for 12 hours ARPAS CEU's and pending Georgia and South Carolina Veterinary CEU's.
    • McCormick, SC - (133.0 Miles)
  • Jan 22 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 24 - Jan 25 Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Rome - 4th - 6th Grades Project achievement event
    • Rome, GA - (38.0 Miles)

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