Set your breeding season up for success. MW Vets and Lakeside Acres are hosting an Equine Breeder Meeting with three guest speakers, a complimentary hot lunch and a panel discussion.
When and where
- Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Time: 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Place: Perth East Recreation Complex, Main Banquet Hall, 40 Temperance Street, Milverton
- RSVP by November 30: call 519-595-4911 or email info@mwvets.com
Transportation can be arranged by contacting Andrew Wideman (519-729-3844) or Dr. Jason Brownridge (519-501-0012).
Agenda
- 9:45 to 10:15: Registration and light breakfast
- 10:15 to 11:35: Dr. Sarah Shaw
- 11:35 to 12:15: Complimentary hot lunch by Gracie’s
- 12:15 to 12:55: Matt Harrison
- 12:55 to 1:15: Vernon Avery
- 1:15 to 2:00: Panel discussion and closing remarks
Guest speakers
Dr. Sarah Shaw is an Ontario-based equine veterinarian, practice owner and large animal internal medicine specialist with a focus on foals, broodmares and racehorses. She will share expert tips for raising healthy foals, with a focus on preventing and managing Rhodococcus pneumonia.
Matt Harrison has managed Tara Hills Stud in Port Perry, Ontario, since 2010. With degrees in Biology and Animal Science, he gained experience at Glengate Farms in Milton, Alabar Farms in New Zealand and Winbak Farm in New York. Under his leadership, Tara Hills has become one of Canada’s premier nurseries, earning the O’Brien Award for Armstrong Breeder of the Year in 2023 and 2025.
Vernon Avery is a nutritionist from Brooks Equine Nutrition with decades of experience in equine nutrition. He will speak on nutrition and growth management from conception to a career as a driving horse or a race horse.
Prizes
Prizes to be won, including Plasvacc foal plasma ($1,000 value). Thank you to our generous sponsors.
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