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HIGH PLAINS HORSEMAN'S DAY: ADDRESSING HORSE CARE NEEDS IN THE HIGH PLAINS

Extension Education

Clint Milliman
Kansas Farm Managment Association
K-State Research & Extension
Colby

Abstract

The High Plains Horseman’s Day was designed to provide horse owners with information on training concerns, horse care and management issues. The planning committee consists of a partnership between extension, Colby Community College horse program and a local veterinary clinic with a large number of equine clients. Equine programming in the region has been limited partially due to lack of funding for a state equine extension specialist. The program features a youth track and an adult track and has attracted over 100 participants for the past three years. Topics, changed yearly, have included: equine health issues, dental care, hoof health, hay quality issues, nutrition, unwanted horses, mare and foal care, horse first aid, trail safety, pasture management, saddle fit, horse leases and insurance, and equine conformation. Guest trainers have addressed a range of topics while demonstrating techniques to communicate with the horse. Youth engage in fun hands-on activities to gain a better understanding of caring for horses, safety and the form and function of a horse. The proportion of attendees that indicated they would make changes in their operation as a result of information gained at the first meeting are as follows: Change vaccination or de-worming program-36%; Change (start) dental care-42%; Change hoof care-28%; Use different training techniques-61%. Of adult and youth participants 79% responded the program was a good use of their time.

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

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Authors: C.M. Milliman, J.D. Milliman, S.K. Johnson, K.D. Booker, , S.M. Mattix, R.S. Barrows
  1. Milliman, C. County Extension Agent, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas, 67701
  2. Milliman, J. County Extension Agent, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas, 67740
  3. Johnson, S. Livestock Specialist, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas, 67701
  4. Booker, K. Veterinarian, Oakley Vet Service, Kansas, 67748
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  6. Mattix, S. Horse Program Director, Colby Community College, Kansas, 67701
  7. Barrows, R. County Extension Agent, K-State Research and Extension, Kansas, 67672