Sunderland Co-operative just hosted its fourth
annual Equine Seminar Night at Stillbrook Riding Stables in Keene and donated half of the event’s proceeds to the local Peterborough 4-H Association.
The co-operative has collectively raised more than $1000 for Peterborough
County 4-H Clubs this past year.
More than 50
equestrians throughout Peterborough County along with several industry leaders,
local suppliers and many 4-H volunteers attended the event to learn from industry
experts followed by a light dinner and social time.
The evening opened with guest speaker Dr. Leah
Knox, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine who led an in-depth presentation on
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, its causes, preventative measures and treatment
options. Dr. Knox stressed the importance of free-choice forage and increased
turnout time. Jo-yann Woolsey of Buckeye Nutrition covered the basics of
non-structured carbohydrates (NSCs) also known as starches and sugars and their
role in the equine diet. She covered levels in cereal grains, complete feeds
and forages, teaching how to choose the best option for individual horses and
ponies. “One of a co-operative’s seven key principles is education, training and information,” says Jake Vancuren, Sunderland Co-operative general manager. “Being a member-based co-operative, we pride ourselves on establishing meaningful relationships with our customers and the communities we serve.”
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