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Horse Management Systems (Rio Arriba County)
Plan Goals
To increase awareness of and improve horse management systems on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.
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Horse Management Systems
Impact Reports
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.
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.
Medium Term 2010 Horse Management Systems
The Jicarilla extension office held two workshops on horse management. Horse owners learned about feed and saddle fit, fencing and hoof and dental care. They also learned about transportation and safety. Ten percent (10%)or 30 individual horse owners on the reservation attended at least one of these workshops. Workshops were evaluated using evaluation cards and response was 100% positive with attendees stating there was much knowledge gained, the information was very useful and presentations were of excellent quality.
The Jicarilla extension office held two workshops on horse management. Horse owners learned about feed and saddle fit, fencing and hoof and dental care. They also learned about transportation and safety. Ten percent (10%)or 30 individual horse owners on the reservation attended at least one of these workshops. Workshops were evaluated using evaluation cards and response was 100% positive with attendees stating there was much knowledge gained, the information was very useful and presentations were of excellent quality.
Impact report 2010 Horse Management Systems
Over the last reporting period the agent has promoted extension service as a source of information for horse management. This has been done through advertising and meeting with horse owners. Over this period of time 80% of Jicarilla horse owners now are aware that the Jicarilla Extension office is a source of researched information on horse management
Over the last reporting period the agent has promoted extension service as a source of information for horse management. This has been done through advertising and meeting with horse owners. Over this period of time 80% of Jicarilla horse owners now are aware that the Jicarilla Extension office is a source of researched information on horse management
Jesse LeFevre has signed on to support Horse Management Systems within Rio Arriba County.
Short-Term Objective #3
• In December 2008, the horse specialist, the 4-H Agriculture & Natural Resources specialist, the Bernalillo County 4-H Agriculture agent, and members of the NMSU Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team conducted a Youth Horse Judging Clinic at the Bernalillo County 4-H Center. Over 100 youth and 13 adults attended the clinic. The evaluation survey asked respondents to rate the overall program on a scale of 1 to 5 with one being “excellent” and 5 being “poor”. Of the 12 surveys returned from adults, 11 rated the program as “excellent”. Due to an error in the survey tool, we were unable to collect data on the level of knowledge gained by participants.
• In December 2008, the horse specialist, the 4-H Agriculture & Natural Resources specialist, the Bernalillo County 4-H Agriculture agent, and members of the NMSU Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team conducted a Youth Horse Judging Clinic at the Bernalillo County 4-H Center. Over 100 youth and 13 adults attended the clinic. The evaluation survey asked respondents to rate the overall program on a scale of 1 to 5 with one being “excellent” and 5 being “poor”. Of the 12 surveys returned from adults, 11 rated the program as “excellent”. Due to an error in the survey tool, we were unable to collect data on the level of knowledge gained by participants.