UTCVM Horse Owners Conference 2026

CVM 2026 Horse Owners Conference

Saturday, February 7, 2026
8:30 am-4:30 pm

Location:  UTCVM, Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)

Registration Deadline:
Registration will close January 28, 2026 at 2p (or sooner if our max capacity is reached)

Registration Type and Cost
Early Registration--$30 (ends December 31, 2025)
Regular Registration--$40 (begins January 1, 2026)


Fee covers lunch, refreshments and breaks.

Join us for an engaging Horse Owner’s Conference designed to educate, connect, and inspire equine enthusiasts of all backgrounds! From understanding your horse’s vaccine needs to decoding forage reports, this full-day event offers expert-led sessions on health, nutrition, and care. Learn to identify toxic plants, navigate retirement and end-of-life decisions, explore what goes on Behind the Gates at UTCVM’s Equine Performance & Rehabilitation Center, and gain insight into soundness and metabolic health. Enjoy coffee, lunch, networking, and end the day with tours of the veterinary hospital. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your connection to your horse!

Attendance will be capped at 130 participants. Continuing Education credits are not offered at this Conference.

For additional information, contact Dr. Meggan Graves at mtoohey@utk.edu.

In case of inclement weather, the conference may be moved to Saturday, February 21, 2026. If a change in date is needed, details will be sent to registered attendees.