Join us for the Horse Owner Workshop held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm, lunch included. Guest speaker, Jessie Parson from Parson Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork will start the day off with equine anatomy and saddle fitting (western and english). After lunch, Lauren Langley, County Extension Director and Livestock Extension Agent and Marti Price, Area Specialized Extension Agent will present on body condition scoring, weighing horses (scales and tape), and evaluting hay. All topics presented during the workshop will be demonstrations with horses, hay, saddles, etc.
The workshop will take place at the James River Equipment Arena (covered arena) located at the Randolph County Agricultural Center in Asheboro, NC.
Please come prepared in outdoor attire, closed-toed shoes (that can get dirty), and feel free to bring a folding chair if you cannot stand for long periods of time or prefer to sit- we will be standing quite a bit in the arena.
Cost/person: $30 (includes lunch, workshop materials)
Pre-registration is required by 8/31: https://go.ncsu.edu/rchorse26
Questions? Contact Lauren Langley at lauren_langley@ncsu.edu or 336-318-6008
Optional: Jessie Parson is offering limited appointments for saddle fitting and equine massage after the workshop ends on-site with your horse. Please contact her for pricing and scheduling at: 828-234-0835 You have to schedule your appointment PRIOR to the workshop.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Lauren Langley, 336-318-6008. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
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