Source:  News Release

2012 AYHC Symposium Keynote Speakers Offer Serious Insights and Lighthearted Fun

Plans are set for the American Youth Horse Council 2012 Symposium, March 23-25, 2012 in Herndon, VA at the Washington Dulles Hilton. The Symposium offers attendees a satisfying mix of adult and youth education, professional and social networking, arena demonstrations, optional area tours, and even a bit of entertainment. But no conference on this scale is complete without keynote speakers, and for this Symposium, AYHC has lined up two.

At the Saturday evening awards banquet, hypnotist Dr. Jim Wand (www.hypnotism.com ) will demonstrate the effects of positive hypnosis. Dr. Wand is considered to be one of the top hypnotic entertainers in the world today. A regular at clubs, colleges, and corporate events, he has done more than 5000 engagements throughout the United States and eight foreign countries. He stresses the helpful effects of hypnosis, such as improving sports or academic performance, developing memory and concentration, and increasing self-confidence.

Sunday morning Dr. Tom Lenz, D.V.M. will speak about the present state of unwanted horses. Dr. Lenz is chairman of the Unwanted Horse Coalition (www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org ), an organization under the umbrella of the American Horse Council that is dedicated to reducing the number of unwanted horses and to improving their welfare. UHC works through direct education as well as through the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of these horses. Dr. Lenz was the 49th president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and he has served on the American Horse Council's Animal Welfare Committee and the Research Committee of the American Quarter Horse Association.

The full schedule and registration form for the AYHC 2012 Symposium is available online at www.AYHC.com or by contacting the AYHC office at either (719) 547-7677 or info@AYHC.com . Everyone with an interest in the youth horse industry will find valuable resources at the Symposium; AYHC members receive a discount on registration fees.

The American Youth Horse Council mission is to provide encouragement, communication, leadership and resources to serve and promote the youth horse industry; AYHC carries out its mission in a widespread network of academic, breed, commercial, scientific and other industry representatives who share a common interest in “connecting kids through horses.”

Supporting AYHC through the purchase of AYHC products, becoming a member, registering for Symposium participation, or making a tax-deductible donation will go a long way to furthering the AYHC’s efforts on behalf of the youth horse industry. For more information, please contact the American Youth Horse Council at info@AYHC.com or (719) 547-7677.

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