2019 NATRC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Enjoy all the activities the biggest little city in the world offers - shopping, gaming, entertainment, theater, even skiing and of course, lots of shopping with the NATRC / AERC vendors.

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Convention Information

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Convention Schedule

Wednesday, March 6
6:00 pm–9:00 pm	Meet and Greet – Ruby Room. Open to all NATRC members.
Thursday, March 7
8:00 am–6:00 pm	NBOD Meeting – Ruby Room. Open.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Early Registration – Hospitality Suite
Friday, March 8
7:00 am	Registration Opens – Entrance to Vendor Hall
7:30 am–9:00 am	Hot Topics Presentation/Discussion
8:00 am–6:00 pm	Trade Show
8:00 am–5:30 pm	Veterinary Continuing Education Course
9:30 am–10:45 am	Nick Warhol - Endurance Clinics & Fun Rides: Do’s & Don’ts
11:00 am–12:30 pm	Melissa Ribley, DVM - When Do Metabolic Problems Begin?
1:15 pm–2:45 pm	Yvette Nout-Lomas, DVM, PhD - Gait Assessment
2:50 pm–4:15 pm	Mollie Krumlaw-Smith, Ride Mgrs Chair - How To’s for the “Perfect” Ride
4:15 pm–5:15 pm	Jerry Gillespie, DVM, PhD - Pacing in Segments of AERC Competition
5:00 pm–7:00 pm	Hospitality Suite Open. Turn in Silent Auction items
8:00 pm–11:00 pm	Friday Night Dance/Concert, Sponsors - Equisure & NATRC - Crystal Ballroom - No host bar
Saturday, March 9
7:30 am	Registration Opens – Entrance to Vendor Hall
7:30 am–9:00 am	Judges Meeting (closed) – Ruby Room
7:30 am–9:00 am	Hot Topics Presentation/Discussion
8:00 am–5:00 pm	Trade Show
9:15 am–10:45 am	Kenneth Marcella, DVM - Equine Regenerative Medicine – Beyond the Hype
11:00 am–12:30 pm	General Session – General Meeting/State/Question Period
1:00 pm–2:30 pm	Nick Kohut, DVM - Best Condition – A Veterinary Viewpoint
3:00 pm–4:00 pm	Robert Ribley - Tips for Finishing 100’s
4:00 pm–5:30 pm	Margaret Brosnahan, DVM, PhD - Comparative Endurance Medicine: We Can Learn from Current Research in Humans and Other Species
5:00 pm	No host bar – Crystal Ballroom
6:00 pm–11:00 pm	National Awards Banquet & Silent Auction – Crystal Ballroom
10:30 pm–midnight	Hospitality Suite Open
(The NATRC Convention is on “Spring Ahead” Weekend Be sure to change your clocks & watches tonight)
Sunday, March 10
8:00 am–12:30 pm	R1A, 1 & 2 Awards Breakfast & General Mtg – Crystal Ballroom