August 15,'08-March 30,'09
  Semen Freezing & Test CoolingThis is the best time of year to assess your stallion's semen for cooling and freezing capabilities.
January 15, 2009
  Deadline for the Earlybird discount ($150) on entering the 2009 ET programSave yourself some money by getting into the ET program early.
January 22, 2009
  Minicourse: Techniques for Handling Stallions in the Breeding SituationThis 1-day course is designed to give horse owners experience with handling stallions in a breeding situation.
-- 4 hours lecture, 4 hours stallion handling. ($195)
January 23-24, 2009
  Minicourse: Reproductive Management of the StallionThis 2-day course is designed to establish a basic understanding and practical experience to stallion management.
-- 8 hours lecture, 8 hours laboratory experience. ($370)
(For veterinarians: 16 CE credits awarded)
January 26-27, 2009
  Minicourse: Reproduction Management of the MareThis 2-day course is designed to establish a basic understanding and practical experience to mare management.
8 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory experience. ($320)
(For veterinarians: 12 CE credits awarded)
February 13, 2009 (February 14 spillover date)
  Minicourse: Embryo Recovery & Transfer in the MareThis 1-day course is designed to educate veterinarians on the procedures of embryo recovery and processing for shipment. As part of an ERC-affiliated program, intentions are to establish a network of veterinarians around the country able to ship embryos.
**NON-VETERINARIANS MAY ATTEND LECTURES ONLY**
(8 CE credits awarded, $370 full participation, $270 lectures only)
February 16, 2009
  Minicourse: Reproductive Ultrasonography in the MareThis 1-day course is designed to give veterinarians the opportunity to gain experience using ultrasonography to aid in mare reproductive management.
**NON-VETERINARIANS MAY ATTEND LECTURES ONLY**
-- 4 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory experience.
(8 CE credits awarded, $320 full participation, $210 lectures only)
February 17-20, 2009
  Minicourse: Individual Experience with Ultrasounding In-House MaresA herd of 15 to 20 in-house mares will be available daily for palpation/ultrasound exams. Participants are welcome to utilize these mares throughout the period to gain experience with palpation and ultrasonographic techniques.
**NON-VETERINARIANS MAY NOT ATTEND THIS COURSE** ($365)