Horse Business and Safety Clinic at UMaine
Contact: Donna Lamb, 800-287-1491 (in Maine) or 207-564-3301
ORONO– University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the UMaine Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and the Risk Management Agency will conduct a clinic on horse industry business and safety. The Horse Business and Safety Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stodder Commons on the UMaine Campus in Orono.
Breeders, trainers, boarding stable owners, and volunteer instructors will learn about insurance needs for those involved with horse businesses, current relevant tax laws, how to track business expenses and how to implement a safety program to minimize accidents. Participants will learn when and if a venture can be considered a “farm enterprise” for tax purposes, and get help determining the appropriate types of insurance for various types of operations. The Risk Management Agency will present information on their crop insurance and whole farm insurance policies, and a session on financial recordkeeping.
The afternoon program will focus on safety training for the horse operation, with a focus on fixing potential barn hazards and guidelines to help prevent accidents during riding lessons. The safety training will include a lecture as well as a demonstration at the Witter Teaching and Research Farm.
Registration is $15 for adults and $8 for students and this covers lunch, refreshments and printed materials. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day.. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who can not afford the registration fee. Pre-registration is recommended. More information is available from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Piscataquis County Office, 165 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Those interested may also call 800-287-1491 (in Maine) or 207-564-3301, or e-mail tallen@umext.maine.edu.