Developing Leaders through Agriculture
Leadership in Agriculture
Ty Back
Equine
Community Engagement
Agritourism Planning
Trail Design
Building the leadership base in a community is a key to the success of a community. Leaders can emerge from any realm of society. Many Breathitt County residents share an interest in horsemanship. Through the formation of a local Horsemen's Association, leadership opportunities will arise for those with that interest.
Eastern Breathitt County will have a marked trail system where users can ride year round.
The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County
A local Horsemen's Association will be formed.
Initial Outcome: Formation of the Breathitt County Horsemen's Association
Indicator: Association is formed; Officers elected; By-laws Adopted
Method: Face to face meetings
Timeline: Spring 2017
Intermediate Outcome: The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County
Indicator: Attendance at trail ride
Method: Planning meetings monthly
Timeline: Spring 2017
Long-term Outcome: A trail system in Eastern Breathitt County
Indicator: Marked trails for horsemen; Horsemen from other parts of the state coming in to ride the trails
Method: Survey of trail usage
Timeline:2017-19
Audience: Horsemen's Association
Project or Activity: Leadership
Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order; Leadership
Inputs: Agent
Date: Spring 2017
Audience: Horsemen
Project or Activity: Equine Health & Nutrition
Content or Curriculum: Equine Health Research
Inputs: Specialists; veterinarians; agents
Date: 2017-2019
Audience: Tourists
Project or Activity: Trail Ride
Content or Curriculum: Marked trails; Trail guides
Inputs: Horsemen's Association members; County Officials; City Officials; Agents
Date: 2017-2019