Agriculture and Natural Resource Education - Equine Education
Agriculture and Natural Resources Education
Simon
Equine
Forages
Community Engagement
The Northern KY Horse Network continues to be a strong adult leader led organization with approximately 400 members. Based on surveys and input from NKHN members and directors there continues to be a need for equine educational programs in the areas of nutrition/health, forages, housing, riding/showing, training and general horsemanship. There is also an increased need for equine recreational activities (trail rides and shows), field days and clinics to address the needs of the average horse owner.
Horse owners will implement sound equine management practices that will improve the health and well-being of their horse(s). Horse owners will help develop and participate in educational programs, clinics, trail rides, horse shows and will host trail rides and shows in the Northern KY Area. NKHN will have a strong core group of leaders and volunteers that will develop, implement, and evaluate the programs and activities of the NKHN.
Horse owners will begin to implement equine nutrition and health, forages, housing, riding/showing, training and general horsemanship practices that will improve their horse(s)’ health. Horse owners will develop additional recreational opportunities such as trail rides and horse shows.
Horse owners will gain knowledge in the areas of nutrition/health, forages, housing, riding/showing, training and general horsemanship. Horse owners will become aware of the equine recreational activities that exist in their area and get involved in supporting these activities and planning other events.
Long-term Outcome: Horse owners will implement equine best management practices. NKHN will utilize a strong leadership and volunteer group to host annual educational programs, recreational activities, and clinics to address issues and opportunities identified by NKHN members.
Indicator: Number of new programs offered. Number of horse owners’ participants in NKHN programs and activities. Number of horse owners who indicate that they have made changes in their equine management practices.
Method: Registration sheets, program evaluations/surveys, observations, testimonialsTimeline: July 2020 – to June -2024
Intermediate Outcome: Horse owners will begin to implement equine management practices to support the health needs of their horses. NKHN leaders and volunteers will develop additional educational and recreational activities to support horse owners.
Indicator: Number of educational programs and recreational opportunities being developed and implemented. Number of horse owners participating in program activities and implementing equine management recommendations.
Method: Observations, participant numbers, program surveys
Timeline: July 2020 - June 2024
Initial Outcome: Horse owners become aware of equine management practices and recreational opportunities.
Indicator: Attendance in equine educational programs
Method: program surveys, observations
Timeline: July 2020 – June 2024
Audience: Tri-State Horse Owners and 4-H Youth
Project or Activity: NKY Equine Conference
Content or Curriculum: Hoof Care, Nutrition Program (forages, concentrates and supplements)
Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Guest speakers, NKHN Volunteers,
Date: November 2022
Audience: Horse Owners
Activity: Equine Program Planning/Events Committee
Content or Curriculum: Program Planning for 2021Inputs: Agent, NKHN members, Events Committee
Date: October 2022
Audience: Horse Owners and General Public
Project or Activity: All Breeds Horse Show
Content or Curriculum: NKHN Sponsored Horse Show
Inputs: NKHN Leaders, Alexandria Fairgrounds, Volunteers
Date: August 2022
Audience: Horse Owners
Project or Activity: Equine Pasture ManagementContent or Curriculum: Equine Pasture Management
Inputs: UK specialists, agents, UK publications
Date: February 2022
Audience: Horse Owners
Activity: Horse Health Day
Content or Curriculum: Local Equine Veterinarian, NKHN Leaders, Horse Owners, Agent
Date: May 2023
Audience: Horse Owners
Project or Activity: A. J. Jolly Fall Trail Ride
Content or Curriculum: Trail Ride and Meal
Inputs: NKHN Board of Directors, Trail Committee, Agent
Date: June 2022
Audience: NKHN DirectorsProject or Activity: NKHN Board Retreat
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development
Inputs: Agents and Board members
Date: February 2023
Audience: NKHN Directors and Events Committee Meetings
Project or Activity: NKHN Board and Events Committee Meetings/Monthly
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Program Planning
Inputs: Agents, Board, committee members and volunteers
Date: July 2022- June 2023
Audience: NKHN members
Project or Activity: NKHN Annual Meeting
Content or Curriculum: Business meeting and educational program
Inputs: Directors, Equine guest speakers, agents, NKHN members and volunteers
Date: January 2023
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Equine
Campbell County ANR Agent collaborated with ANR Equine Agents Working Group, Extension Specialists and Associates, and planned the annual Pastures Please! Workshop, Let’s Go Show! Clinic and developed local leadership and community development in partnership with the local Northern Kentucky Horse Network. This was the 16th year for the Pastures Please! Workshop focusing on best management practices as they relate to pastures, forages, nutrition and equine health, in turn making their opera