HHRF Research Conference
October 30, 2021 @ 8:30AM — October 31, 2021 @ 11:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Let's connect, learn and inspire each other about research in EAS. If you are interested in research, want to know more about it, or are curious about the latest research in EAS, this conference is for you! Fall is a great time to visit western North Carolina! Hear from speakers like: * Wendy Wood: Research Director of the Temple Grandin Equine Center * Dr Neria and Jody Jacob-McVey from the Man O War research team about why horses are helpful in treating PTSD * Betsy Kemeny, PhD, CTRS, FDRT, CPG an Associate Professor at Slippery Rock University * When: October 30 Saturday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm & October 31 Sunday 8:30 am to 11:30 am * Where: Isothermal Community College – Foundation Performing Arts 286 ICC Loop Rd Spindale, NC 28160 (20 minutes from Tryon International Equestrian Center)
Horses & Humans Research Foundation is proud to offer a conference about research. Please note no refunds after 30 days prior to event.
Horses & Humans Research Foundation Mission:
Through sustained investment in rigorous research, HHRF serves as a catalyst to advance global knowledge of horse-human interactions and their impact on health and wellness.
Since its founding in 2005, Horses and Human Research Foundation (HHRF) has granted $655,000 to fund 14 highly qualified and rigorously selected research studies on the connection between horses and humans
Title Connect, Learn & Inspire at the HHRF research conference at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC (286 ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC 28160)
Dates October 30 & 31
Keynote Speaker: Wendy Wood
Schedule TBA
Registration rate: $100 Adult and $75 student – online (includes lunch on Oct 30th)
Accommodations: Hotels in Forest City (next to Spindale), NC or Tryon International Equestrian Center – It is a busy weekend so make your reservations!
https://groups.reservations.com/EventPage6449793
Travel info: ICC Loop Road Spindale, NC 28160
Airport Information:
Asheville Regional Airport (35 miles)
Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (36 miles )
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (56 miles )
Conference Topics:
Man O’War research team and their findings
Current Research on EAS
Topics that demonstrate application to EAS programs
Action Research
Topics that explain or evaluate research
Welfare of the horse
Research Demystified
Additional sights and activities:
Tryon International Equestrian Center https://tryon.coth.com/
October 28-30 Para Dressage National Championship Tryon, NC https://uspea.org/
Asheville, Blue Ridge Mountain and parkway and Biltmore