The summary provides information about the 2014 National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) conference to be held June 24-28 at the University of Louisville Shelby Campus. Abstract submissions are being accepted for oral presentations or poster sessions under three categories by March 15. Presentations will be 15 minutes with 12 minutes for the presentation and 3 minutes for Q&A. Details are provided on abstract formatting and submission. Registration information will be available on the NAEAA website.

1. National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics
NAEAA 2014: June 24-28
The 2014 NAEAA Conference will be hosted by
The University of Louisville Equine Industry Program (EIP)
at the University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus conference facilities.
See website for early conference details: http://naeaa.com/
2014 NAEAA Meeting - Call for Abstracts
Submissions for Presentations and Poster Session
Abstracts may be submitted for either oral or poster presentation format review. The process is a one-time
electronic submission to Dr Katrina Merkies at kmerkies@uoguelph.ca with a deadline of Saturday, March
15th. Please ensure that name of the corresponding author is included in the name of the file that is emailed.
Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance by Tuesday, April 15th. Abstracts are encouraged from faculty,
students, extension associates, administrators, and industry professionals.
Presentation and Poster Abstracts will be accepted within the following three areas:
1. Innovations in Equine Education Based on Applications of Scientific Method:
Tools/innovations for excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment currently in use within the equine
undergraduate discipline. Abstracts for this session are to be based on the scientific method with analysis and
interpretation of data. Abstracts are encouraged from all spectrums of the discipline – science, management,
equitation science, extension, industry outreach, equine assisted therapy, etc. – and all areas of education
including administrative topics such as student recruitment/retention as well as financial sustainability.
2. Innovations in Other Disciplines with Applications to Equine Education:
Tools/innovations for excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment being used in other discipline/industry
areas that have application for use in the equine undergraduate discipline. Abstracts that demonstrate crosscollaboration between equine and other department/industry areas are encouraged!
3. Educators Tool Box: Presentation of creative or novel things being done in the classroom or in the field
(abstracts do not require outcome/assessment data, although it is encouraged). A wide range of topics can be
covered including new ideas and approaches to classes, academic programs, extension programs, course
material, industry outreach and connection, career exploration and placement. New approaches that have
early success and excitement but are not yet fully assessed are welcome.
NAEAA abstracts are limited to 750 words and, if accepted, will be published electronically as submitted. Copy
should be checked for accuracy, content and typographical errors prior to submission, as accepted abstracts
are intended to be printed in the proceedings ‘as submitted’. Abstract acceptance, program scheduling and
the form of presentation will be communicated via e-mail only to the person listed as the correspondent.

2. NAEAA 2014 Submission Details
In advance of the abstract, please provide the following information:
 Corresponding Author Name
 Corresponding Author Contact Information: e-mail and phone
 Presentation preference: oral presentation or poster. Note: some submissions for oral presentation
may be referred to the poster session as time constraints dictate.
 Submission section:
1. Innovations in Equine Education Based on Applications of the Scientific Method
2. Innovations in Other Disciplines with Applications to Equine Education
3. Educators Tool Box
Abstract format - Times New Roman 12 pt font; double spaced title and name, single spaced body of text.
 First Line: Title (in Bold)
 Second Line: Author(s) name (full first and last) followed by Name and Location (State)
 Body of Text not to exceed 750 words
o File must be PC compatible in Microsoft Word
o 12 point Times New Roman font
o Single Spaced body of text
REMINDER: Please ensure that the name of the corresponding author is included in the name of the file that
is emailed
Presentation information: LCD projectors will be used for oral presentations. Files containing presenter
slides will be loaded at the meeting. Instructions for preparation of poster presentations will be available at
the NAEAA website after review of abstracts has been completed. The scheduled time for presentations is 15
minutes (12 minute presentation, 3 min Q&A).
Session layout
The dates and times of oral presentations and the poster session will be determined after review of abstracts.
Submissions may be grouped based on themes that emerge during submission review.
Registration details will be sent as soon as conference costs are finalized. We encourage you
to visit the NAEAA website for additional information including housing and travel options
naeaa.com.
We look forward to receiving your abstract!