Equine Management, Recreation and LeadershipPlan of Work

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Campbell County CES

Title:
Equine Management, Recreation and Leadership
MAP:
Equine Management, Recreation and Leadership
Agents Involved:
Don Sorrell
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Equine
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Forages
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Situation:

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 increase need for equine recreational activities (trail rides and shows,) field days and clinics to address the needs of the average horse owner. Directors and members of the NKHN have also identified the need to implement a volunteer and leadership program to help support the organization.


Long-Term Outcomes:

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

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. NKHN will begin to see the results of a leadership program that encourages the involvement of volunteers and leaders needed to develop, implement and evaluate their programs and activities.

Initial Outcomes:

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. NKHN will begin to implement a volunteer and leadership program that will support the leaders and programs of the NKHN.


Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Horse owners will become aware of equine management practices and recreational opportunities. 

Indicator: Attendance in equine educational programs and planning sessions 

Method: Program surveys, observations, number attending programs 

Timeline: July 2016 – June 2020 


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 2017 - June 2020


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, testimonials

Timeline: July 2017 to June 2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Tri-State Horse Owners and 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: NKY Equine Conference 

Content or Curriculum: Farm Liability, Selecting a Trainer, Arena Development and Maintenance, Barn and Stall Management… 

Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Guest speakers, NKHN Volunteers, 

Date: November 9, 2019


Audience: Horse Owners

Project or Activity: NKY Equine Field day

Content or Curriculum: Hay Selection, Mud Control, Sacrifice Areas, Pasture Evaluation and Body Condition Scoring  

Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Guest speakers, NKHN Volunteers, 

Date: October 2019


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: July 2019


Audience: Horse Owners

Activity: Equine Program Planning/Program Council

Content or Curriculum: Program Planning for 2020

Inputs: Agent, NKHN members, NKHN Events Committee

Date: November/December 2019


Audience: Horse Owners

Activity: Trail Riding Basics

Content or Curriculum: Trail safety and Trail Etiquette 

Inputs: Agent, NKHN Leaders, Trails Committee

Date: April 2020


Audience: Horse Owners

Activity: Horse Health Day/Enrichment/Day

Content or Curriculum: Local Equine Veterinarian, NKHN Leaders, Horse Owners, Agent

Date: May 2020


Audience: Horse Owners 

Project or Activity: Horse Owners Vehicle Regulations  

Content or Curriculum: State Police 

Inputs: NKHN Events Committee, KY State Police, Agent

Date: November 2019


Audience: Horse Owners

Project or Activity: A. J. Jolly Trail Ride

Content or Curriculum: Trail Ride

Inputs: NKHN Board of Directors, Trail Committee, Agent

Date: September 15, 2019


Audience: NKHN Directors

Project or Activity: NKHN Board Retreat

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development

Inputs: Agents and Board members

Date: March 2020


Audience: NKHN Directors and Events Committee Meetings

Project or Activity: NKHN Board Meetings/Monthly

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Program Planning

Inputs: Agents, Board, committee members and volunteers

Date: July 2019 - June 2020


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 2020


Audience: NKHN Members

Project or Activity: Spring NKHN Trail Ride 

Content or Curriculum: A. J, Jolly Park Trails and Camping Facilities

Inputs: Events and Trail Committees, Park Manager

Date: May/June 2020


Audience: Horse Owners

Project or Activity: Equine Health 

Content or Curriculum: General Horse Health Recommendations 

Inputs: Local Equine Vets, Agent

Date: February 2020 



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