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Progressive Equine Behavior & Training Forum
February 23-25, Ocala, Florida

Presentation topic and abstract submission form

Completion of this form is required for registration.
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    General Information

    The Progressive Equine & Behavior Training Forum provides an opportunity for equine behavior professionals to share a wide range of applied, scientific, and theoretical information with one another. 
     
    ​Everyone​ who registers​ must submit a short topic and abstract as part of the registration process, and should be prepared to present a talk.  The abstract is a short summary of the information that will be presented in that talk.  It might review research findings, describe an interesting case study, or present different viewpoints on a controversial topic.  As you plan the presentation and prepare the abstract, be sure to include enough information to trigger a stimulating discussion and allow adequate time for group discussion. 
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    Up to 30 abstracts will be accepted for presentation.  Abstracts will be reviewed for suitability and clarity of the proposed presentation.  The last day to submit an abstract is [DATE}, and you will be informed about whether your abstract was accepted for presentation on or before {DATE}.  The title, presenters, and abstracts for all accepted talks will be published in the Forum program and posted electronically prior to the event.

    The talk ​may be either an individual presentation or group panel discussion.  For panel discussions, only one abstract should be submitted per group, listing the names of all panel members.  Although only one abstract per panel discussion is required, each panel member must register for the conference individually and separately.  All group panel discussion members must be registered before the abstract can be reviewed.
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    Acceptable types of presentations include original research, cases ​studies​, and application​ of techniques and equipment.  Any topic related to the field of applied equine behavior & training, and relevant to equine professionals and/or horse owners will be considered.  Suggested themes are:
    • ​Animal learning ​and​ etholog​y
    • ​Medical behavior problems
    • ​Human-animal bond
    • Equine assisted activities and therapy
    • Equine rescue and rehabilitation
    • Ethical issues
    • Community connections and education
    • Facilitating ​behaviorist, trainer, veterinarian, breeder​, owner​, therapeutic, and ​rescue relationships

    Form submission instructions

    Please complete all sections of this abstraction submission form, including contact information, description of your proposed presentation, title and abstract of the proposed presentation, and a request for any special equipment or technology.  When all sections are complete, tap the the "SEND" button at the end of the form and it will be emailed directly to the forum website manager.  A topic and abstract submission is required to complete your registration.

    Contact Information

    Name of the organization, university, or business that you are affiliated with.

    About your presentation


    Topic and Abstract

    In the sections below, please include the title of your proposed presentation and an abstract, or summary, of the talk.  The title should be informative, and include key words that reflect the content of the presentation.  The  title should be limited to 25 words, and the abstract should be 250-300 words.
    ​If you are part of a group panel discussion write the name of the panel member who will submit the abstract for your proposed presentation and include the title of the proposed talk in the spaces below.
    Please state the presentation title.
    Summarize or describe the presentation in 250-300 words. For scientific talks do not include statistical values or references. For topical presentations clearly state the purpose of the talk.

    Audiovisual requests

    Basic technology needs will be provided, including: a projection system for Powerpoint and internet access.  Please format your presentation as a standard sized (4:3) PowerPoint file.  Bring your PowerPoint presentation and videos on a flash drive.

    Brief Biography

    ​Please tell us about yourself in the space below, including your background and current professional work with horses.  Please limit your response to 100 words.  The short biographies will be published in the Forum program.

    Thank you!  The abstracts will be processed immediately and reviewed by [DATE].  The process is competitive; up to 30 presentations will be accepted for presentation.  Everyone who submits and abstract is eligible to attend the conference, but only abstracts that meet [some standard] will be accepted.
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