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History of NKHN

Northern Kentucky Horse Network’s mission is to enrich our horse industry and community, to “promote, protect and educate.”. History of NKHN. First formed as a Horse Muck Committee as part of the Northern Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Committee

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History of NKHN

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  1. Northern Kentucky Horse Network’s mission is to enrich our horse industry and community, to “promote, protect and educate.”

  2. History of NKHN • First formed as a Horse Muck Committee as part of the Northern Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Committee • This committee created educational programs, on farm demonstrations and field days associated with horse waste management

  3. History • May 2006 the Extension Services and the Conservation Districts from Boone, Kenton and Campbell invited leaders to discuss equine industry needs • Regular meetings of this group led to the formation of the Northern Kentucky Horse Network

  4. History • Fall 2006 the NKHN met with representatives of the Kentucky Horse Council and Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) • Received a start up grant from (KEEP) to launch NKHN • Fall 2006 working group embarked on the final draft of by laws, mission statement, vision, and short term goals • Three member from Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties were selected to serve on first years. Board of Directors

  5. Our vision • Encourage Northern Kentucky region to become a model equine community for all disciplines and breeds • To protect the horse population

  6. Our vision • To provide equine recreational opportunities • To encourage sound management practices • To promote agri-tourism and the interests of the local horse industry

  7. Goals • Develop an equine mailing list for all northern Kentucky counties • Expand to include Pendleton, Grant, Owen, Carroll, Gallatin and Bracken counties

  8. Goals • Introduce NKHN to the community and promote general membership • Support “In Kentucky, Every Horse Counts” survey • Organize NKHN general meetings

  9. Goals • Develop equine educational programs and activities (Pasture Management, Horse College, 4-H Youth Programs, farm field days, etc.)

  10. By the numbers. . . 198 Members of NKHN 79 from Campbell County 51 from Kenton County 43 from Boone County Remaining 25 from Kentucky counties, Pendleton, Grant, Gallatin, Robertson, Bourbon, Fayette, and Hamilton County Ohio

  11. NKHN Accomplishments • Hosted 3 NKHN Kick Off Meetings in NKY • Supported “In KY, Horses Count Survey” • Developed Mailing List • Quarterly Newsletters • Developed our website www.nkyhorsenetwork.com

  12. NKHN Accomplishments • Presented Educational Programs based on survey results from the NKHN general membership • Sponsored our first trail ride • Held monthly board meetings • Began committee work on different areas

  13. We Listen to our members! Vaccination Programs Parasite Control April 2007 “Horses from the Inside Out” with Dr. Jason Burcham At Boone County Extension Office

  14. We listen to our members! Pasture Management Reducing Mud, drainage issues Manure Management Water/Fencing Options June 2007, “Equine Pasture Walk” at the farm of Tom Curry.

  15. We listen to our members! Poisonous Plants Hay Selection August 2007 “Poisonous Plants and Weed Control in Horse Pastures and Selecting Hay for Horses” held at Kenton County Extension Office

  16. We listen to our members! A place to trail ride in Northern Kentucky September 2007 “AJ Jolly Park Horse Trails Grand Opening” Trail Ride

  17. AJ Jolly Trail Ride

  18. Upcoming events. . . Hoof Care 3:00 PM April 11, 2008 Mr. Mitch Taylor Kentucky Horse Shoeing School

  19. Upcoming Events Saddle Fitting and Chiropractic Care Saturday, October 20, 2007 Dr. Ron Leick Misty Ridge Farm Melbourne, KY

  20. Upcoming events. . . Swap Meet “Anything Horse Swap Meet” Saturday, December 8, 2007 5:00 to 9:00 PM Kenton County Fair Grounds

  21. Upcoming events. . . Trail Construction “Trail Construction Training” Class by Kentucky Horse Council November 15-18, 2007 At Misty Ridge Farm

  22. Upcoming events. . . Equine Pastures and Forages “Equine Grazing School” Presented by Dr. Coleman; UK Equine Specialist February 2008 County Extension Offices

  23. Upcoming events. . . General Membership Meeting October 17, 2008 Annual Meeting and Banquet January 2008 General Membership and Elections

  24. Still in the planning stages. . . Equine Dentistry Health Certification Requirements Trailer Safety / Loading Horse Nutrition Northern Kentucky Horse Expo Emergency Response Training with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

  25. Other survey results. . . Care of Aging Horses Trailer and Equipment Buying Fencing Costs and Safety Issues Barn Construction / Barn Site Composting Reproduction Health

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