from the Rutgers Equine Science Center

New Brunswick, NJ — The Equine Science Center’s “Horses 2009” educational conference, scheduled for March 28 and 29 at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will feature dozens of well known partners and sponsors, a stellar program of speakers, and gifts and giveaways for all.

The conference takes place starting at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29. Registration for one day is $75 for adults and $35 for students/youth. A limited number of tickets are still available, and advance registration is required. Call (732) 932-9419 or e-mail esc@njaes.rutgers.edu for further information. Also visit the Equine Science Center Web site at www.esc.rutgers.edu.

The Equine Science Center’s “Horses 2009” conference is a wide-ranging educational event tailored to both new and experienced horse owners and those thinking about buying their first horse; to horse farm owners and managers; to professionals in the horse industry; to veterinarians and veterinary medical personnel (with CE credits available); and to all individuals who have an interest in horses and their well-being.

Heading the list of prizes will be two handcrafted, full size, wooden tack trunks with solid brass fittings donated by Rick Wills of Rick’s Saddle Shop in Cream Ridge and Englishtown, N.J. A lucky conference delegate will be awarded one of the trunks at the end of each day of the event. In addition, Rick’s will be awarding a number of $100 and $50 gift certificates to delegates and will offer many other giveaways at “Horses 2009.”

Rick’s Saddle Shop, Purina Mills, Fort Dodge Animal Health, New Jersey Farm Bureau, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension are Platinum Partners with the Equine Science Center for 2009.

Gold Sponsors for “Horses 2009” are Ag Choice, Andover, N.J., composting and bedding experts; Blue Seal Feeds, makers of premium grains, pellets and mixtures; B.W. Furlong and Associates, the veterinary clinic based in Oldwick, N.J., with operations in Wellington and Ocala, Fla.; Farnam Brands, producers of a wide range of equine products; Luitpold Animal Health, makers of Adequan and other pharmaceuticals; Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, the veterinary clinic located in Ringoes, N.J.; New Holland Tractors, manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment for any size operation; Southern States/Triple Crown, makers of feeds and other equine products; and Spalding Laboratories, distributor of fly predators.

Silver Sponsors include Equine Marketer magazine; equipment and building manufacturer Farm Boy Ag Systems; John Trecozzi Soft Pavers; Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper attorneys; feed maker Pennfield Equine Feed and Technologies; Rainbow Run Farm cutting horses; Telescope Pet Products pest control product manufacturers; SmartPak Equine supplement packager; farm retailer Tractor Supply Company; and Windy Hill Sheds, makers of storage sheds, barns and garages.