Demonstration of harnessing, hitching and driving a draft horse. The basics of a lost art and sport. Meet and greet our girls, Olive and Dee! Learn about draft horses, driving, and the Draft Horse and Driving Club!
Public will be allowed to touch laying hens, receive information about thier care, and the various color of eggs that each hen lays. Both supervised children and adults are encouraged to attend. NO DOGS ALLOWED PLEASE.
Visitors can walk around to view chicks actively hatching from eggs in tabletop incubators, where other posters and displays will be shown. Volunteers from the lab will be present to answer questions and keep an eye on the incubators.
Ever wondered what it looks like to strap duffel bags, ice chests, and wheelbarrows to the back of mules as fast as possible? Join us for our speed packing competition to learn more about the equine packing industry and how UC Davis students compete against other colleges in this event.
Meet the equids and interns who live and work at the UC Davis Horse Barn! You can say hello to horses of all ages and sizes, from young foals to large gentle draft horses.
