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Dr. Sheila McGuirk WDCTA recognized schooling shows in 2009
appointed to the at The Golden Oak Leaf Equestrian Center
Board of Directors of The Golden Oak Leaf Equestrian Center of Tomah WI, will be hosting a series of WDCTA
the UW / Morrie
recognized schooling shows in 2009. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in
learning more about riding and showing dressage, to see the different levels in training and how
Waud Equine Center.
they are judged. Dressage is the foundation to improve any horse and rider for all riding
disciplines if you would like any information about the shows call Jessica Kortbein (608)387-0293
Dr. Sheila McGuirk has been or americ@centurytel.net
appointed to the Board of Directors of the
Friends of the University of Wisconsin
Veterinary Medical Teaching Program, Inc, the
501(c)(3) corporation which owns and
operates the UW / Morrie Waud Equine
Center. The Center is a specialty hospital for
the treatment of horses, affiliated with the
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary
Medicine, located in Delavan, WI.
(www.MWEquineCenter.com)
Dr. McGuirk is currently Professor of
Large Animal Medicine at the University of
Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She
received her DVM degree from the University
of Georgia and completed postgraduate train-
ing in large animal medicine at Ohio State
University, receiving a Ph.D. She is a
Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine and is recognized
internationally for her expertise in large animal
internal medicine, particularly in equine cardi-
ology and diseases of dairy calves.
Dr. McGuirk was named Practitioner
of the Year by the Wisconsin Veterinary
Medical Association in 2000.
For more information on Dr. McGuirk, The
Morrie Waud Equine Center or The Friends of
the University of Wisconsin School of
Veterinary Medical Teaching Program, Inc
Contact Bob Emery: 414-708-9944.
2009 Prairie Home
Carriage Festival
May 3rd, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. -
Dakota City Heritage Village located on the
Dakota County Fairgrounds - 220th Street
West Farmington, MN
Minnesota Whips & Wheels is an
organization of horse and carriage enthusi-
asts. We formed 25 years ago, and this year
to celebrate our heritage, we are hosting the
first annual Prairie Home Carriage Festival.
Anyone with a Victorian era vehicle
(reproduction, restored, and original) is being
invited to display it and if they wish, to partici-
pate in a moderated Victorian parade around
Dakota City Heritage Village, a re-created
historic village and museum.
There is already word of some
fabulous vehicles being pulled out of storage
just for this day. Dakota City Heritage Village
with its turn of the century setting will help to
further enhance the experience.
The event is free to the public
and will afford wonderful photographic
opportunities, and good article material.
For more information please con-
tactat: Steve Crownover at 612-759-4111
steve18787@yahoo.com or Susan Lockling at
651-463-3353 or simply reply to me.
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