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Equine Management, Recreation and Leadership
Equine Management, Recreation and Leadership
Don Sorrell
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Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 2018 to June 2020
Audience: Horse Owners
Project or Activity: Master Grazer Series
Content or Curriculum: Equine Pasture Management
Inputs: UK specialists, agents, UK publications
Date: February, March 2018
Audience: Tri-State Horse Owners and 4-H Youth
Project or Activity: NKY Equine Conference
Content or Curriculum: Nutrition, Hay Selection, Health, Hoof Care
Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Guest speakers, NKHN Volunteers,
Date: November 11, 2017
Audience: Horse Owners
Activity: Equine Program Planning/Program Council
Content or Curriculum: Program Planning for 2017
Inputs: Agent, NKHN members, NKHN Events Committee
Date: November 2017
Audience: Horse Owners
Activity: Equine Recreational Opportunities in Northern KY
Content or Curriculum: Overview of local trails, shows and festivals
Inputs: Agent, NKHN Leaders, Trails Committee
Date: March 2018
Audience: Horse Owners
Activity: Horse Health Day
Content or Curriculum: Local Equine Veterinarian, NKHN Leaders, Horse Owners, Agent
Date: May 2018
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Festival on the Lake/A. J. Jolly Park
Content or Curriculum: Equine Showcase
Inputs: NKHN Events Committee, NKHN Volunteers, Agent, General Public
Date: July 15, 2017
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 2017
Audience: NKHN Directors
Project or Activity: NKHN Board Retreat
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development
Inputs: Agents and Board members
Date: February 2018
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 2017- June 2018
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 2018
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 2018
Audience: NKHN Members
Project or Activity: NKHN Volunteer Program
Content or Curriculum: Implement NKHN Volunteer Program
Inputs: Agent, NKHN Board members, NKHN Volunteers
Date: All Year
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 2017
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Equine
The Northern Kentucky Horse Network (NKHN) was established in 2005, with the help of Campbell, Kenton and Boone County ANR agents. This organization has grown to approximately 425 members. The NKHN has been recognized by UK Equine specialists and the KY Horse Council as a role model in using local horse owners to develop and implement equine programs. During a fall of 2016 Horse Network Events Committee meeting, NKHN leaders asked the Campbell, Kenton and Boone County ANR agents for their
