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Impact Report
| For plan | Horse Management Systems |
| Date | January 18, 2011, 11:27 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | 1. Over 295 4-H and FFA youth participated in statewide educational events coordinated by the Specialist to improve their knowledge of horse management. Over 250 4-H members prepared for and competed in local, county, district, and state 4-H horse shows that increased their knowledge and skills related to horse training and exhibition. 2.o In Union County, 25 youth and 15 parents attended a horse show workshop and clinic. Evaluations indicated that 99% of youth and 90% of parents reported an increase in knowledge that would help them improve their horse management and training. o In Lea County, 26 youth attended the county Horsemanship Camp and 80% of them reported an increase in knowledge of horse nutrition and overall horse care. o In Rio Arriba County, the agent held a youth horse showmanship clinic and reported that 4-H members felt that they gained knowledge on the subject and that they had an increased level of interest in that area. o The Jicarilla extension office held two workshops on horse management. Approximately 10% of the horse owners on the reservation attended at least one of the workshops. Of those attending, 100% of respondents indicated an increase in knowledge in the areas of: hoof care, dental care, saddle fit, and safety. Due to increased marketing efforts by the agent, now over 80% of horse owners are aware that the extension service is a readily available source of information regarding horse management. o Using presentation materials provided by the Specialist, the agriculture agent in San Juan County presented an Equine marketing seminar to over 20 people at the Native Women in Agriculture Conference. Native women and agency (tribal, state, federal) personnel from San Juan County and the surrounding region learned of challenges and unique opportunities in the current equine business environment. Particular attention was paid to feral horses on reservation lands. o After the Specialist’s presentation on “Horse Forages” to over 78 people attending the Valencia County Forage Workshop, participants rated the quality and knowledge gained by the workshop as 4.3 out of 5. o After the Specialist’s two presentations at the Chaves County “Horse Nutrition and Pasture Management Program”, there were 18 surveys returned from 24 participants that reported that participants had gained “some” to “much” knowledge on horse forages and feeding programs. 3. In November 2009, a professional development for agents entitled “NMSU CES Agent Professional Development Program--A Day Addressing Forage Production and Management” was held in Albuquerque. Over 28 agents, district directors, and specialists attended. A post-training survey reported that over 95% of participants had an improvement in understanding in the area of 'forages for horses'. All respondents indicated that the material presented was relevant to their respective county programs and they would like to see more events of this kind. |