--- title: "Equine Academy 2024: Championing Equine Welfare and Education in the Caribbean" description: "Equine Academy 2024: Promoting equine welfare with courses on farm management, grooming, vet care, training, and more" image: https://news.ctahorse.com/hubfs/435174997_836208598543244_2808513410670638602_n.jpg --- Help save a horse today. Donate Now. [![CTA Logo](https://news.ctahorse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CTA%20Logo.jpg?width=150&height=131&name=CTA%20Logo.jpg "CTA Logo")](https://ctahorse.com) [Start 30-day trial](https://lpd-themes.com/growfast/) [![CTA Logo](https://news.ctahorse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CTA%20Logo.jpg?width=150&height=131&name=CTA%20Logo.jpg "CTA Logo")](https://ctahorse.com) [Start 30-day trial](https://lpd-themes.com/growfast/) [OTTB](https://news.ctahorse.com/tag/ottb) [Team Work](https://news.ctahorse.com/tag/team-work) [Horse Tips](https://news.ctahorse.com/tag/horse-tips) [Event](https://news.ctahorse.com/tag/event) [Equine Health](https://news.ctahorse.com/tag/equine-health) # Equine Academy 2024: Championing Equine Welfare and Education in the Caribbean By [Chrissy Laughlin](https://news.ctahorse.com/author/chrissy-laughlin) May 13, 2024 3:41:58 PM 1 Minute Read **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Rio Grande, Puerto Rico: Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) has made significant strides in promoting equine welfare and management through community education this year. On February 6th and 7th, CTA launched its first Equine Academy course, covering essential topics such as: - Farm Management - Grooming - Veterinary Care - Training - Dentistry - Hoof Care The course was met with enthusiasm, providing students with a weekend filled with learning, interaction, and engaging discussions about horses. The overwhelming interest and support from both participants and the dedicated equine professional instructors, who are all passionate and highly knowledgeable about horse care, were evident. ![eqiune academy 1](https://news.ctahorse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eqiune%20academy%201.jpeg?width=512&height=318&name=eqiune%20academy%201.jpeg) Kelley Stobie, Executive Director of Equine Academy 2024, shared her thoughts on the success of the program: "*Our goal is to enhance the understanding and implementation of best practices in equine care across the Caribbean. The positive response to our initial courses has been incredibly encouraging. We are committed to continuing these educational efforts throughout the year, ensuring that every session is as impactful and successful as our February launch.*" ![equine academy 2](https://news.ctahorse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/equine%20academy%202.jpeg?width=257&height=343&name=equine%20academy%202.jpeg)Following the success of the February course, CTA has held additional sessions in March, April, and May, and and upcoming one in June, all of which have garnered great success. Equine Academy 2024 remains dedicated to fostering a knowledgeable community that prioritizes the welfare and management of horses. For more information visit our registration page here: https://info.ctahorse.com/equine-workshop-sign-up ### About Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare is dedicated to the welfare and management of thoroughbred horses in the Caribbean. Through educational initiatives like Equine Academy 2024, CTA aims to promote best practices in horse care and management across the region. **###** [![Picture of Chrissy Laughlin](https://news.ctahorse.com/hubfs/CTA%20Images%20-%20website%20(2).png)](https://news.ctahorse.com/author/chrissy-laughlin) #### Chrissy Laughlin Chrissy’s passion is in equine welfare and behavior, leading her to consume many books on the subject. She hopes to inspire others to take more welfare and behaviorally minded approach to horsemanship. Chrissy currently resides in Isabela, Puerto Rico, with her husband on their "mini" farm with 3 horses (including her OTTB Corozaleno), 8 chickens, and 2 dogs. 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