Crystal Smith, an equine studies professor in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, teaches about gestation in horses with Punkin, a pregnant mare at the J.W. Ruby Research Farm. The site is one of the locations for the American Collegiate Horseman's National Convention which WVU is hosting from April 12-15. (WVU Photo)
WHAT: West Virginia University will host the
American Collegiate Horsemen’s Association National Convention, drawing
students from across the country to learn about the horse industry and develop
leadership skills.
WHO: Members of the WVU Collegiate Horsemen’s Association, WVU Equine Studies Program in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, other
college equine students and faculty members
WHEN: April 12-15
WHERE: Locations in Morgantown and surrounding areas
NOTES:
The best photo and video opportunities are as follows:
Friday, April 14
Professional Development Day, Erickson Alumni Center, 1
Alumni Drive, Morgantown
• 9-9:15 a.m. — Welcome from Darrell Donahue, dean, WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, and Joe Hatton, deputy commissioner of agriculture, state Department of Agriculture
• 9:15-10 a.m. — Keynote speaker, Julie Broadway, president, American Horse Council
• 11-11:15 a.m. — Message from WVU President Gordon Gee
Saturday, April 15
Horse Industry Day, J.W. Ruby Research Farm, 55
WVU Reedsville Farm Drive, Reedsville
• 11-11:30 a.m. — Saddlebred Test Ride
• 12:15-3 p.m. — Veterinary Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Equine Sports Massage Therapy
Awards Banquet, Lofts Conference Center, University Town Centre, 125 Granville Square
• 6-8 p.m. – “Growing Up, Growing Ag,” Elizabeth Lynch, Miss West Virginia 2022
Read more about the American
Collegiate Horsemen’s Association National Convention at WVU.
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ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Crystal Smith
Professor of Equine Studies
WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
304-680-6070; Crystal.Smith@mail.wvu.edu
OR
Lindsay Wiles
Director of Marketing and Communications
WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and
Design
304-293-2381; lindsay.wiles@mail.wvu.edu
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