Scottish Equine Breeders Association CONFERENCE Saturday 13th October 2012 Conference Suite, Oatridge College, Ecclesmachan, West Lothian 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Morning Speakers: Andrew McDiarmid MRCVS – Clyde Vet Group Inherited conformation & skeletal defects, and how to breed them out The effects of arena surfaces on limbs Jane Smith – Spillers Nutritional aspects for to promote good conformation and development of breeding animals & youngstock, including pasture management for healthy growth Lunch Afternoon Information and Discussion Session: Representatives of the Rural Directorate of the Scottish Government An opportunity for breeders and owners to hear up to date information on legislation concerning equines, the pre-consultation on the proposals for the Licensing of Equine Establishments in Scotland, Exotic Diseases, Passports, and more, and to feed your views back to the policy makers in the Scottish Government Tickets are available from: Mrs Jane Barry (SEBA Secretary) Ceann-na-Coille, Upper Braefindon, Culbokie, By Dingwall, Ross-shire IV7 8GY Tel:- 01349 877266 E-mail: kinkellshetlands@btinternet.com Price:- £20.00 including lunch, tea & coffee Please make cheques payable to SEBA & enclose SAE for return of tickets and programme Ticket must be pre-paid – no payments on the day