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Goal:
Develop a statewide network of neighborhood equine education centers at existing stables. Offering folks of all ages an opportunity to learn about horses and horsemanship in a welcoming and knowledgeable setting.
Maryland Horse Discovery Center Project Goal : Develop a statewide - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Maryland Horse Discovery Center Project Goal : Develop a statewide - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Maryland Horse Discovery Center Project Goal : Develop a statewide network of neighborhood equine education centers at existing stables. Offering folks of all ages an opportunity to learn about horses and horsemanship in a welcoming and
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Research:
- Md. Center for Public Policy Survey
45% of Maryland households interested in horses 15% somewhat or actively involved 30% need to be engaged--as spectators, volunteers or riders
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Horse Pals Affinity Group
1,300 members--monthly farm tours and equestrian activities but hard to engage them, more of an online community, need local opportunities for active engagement
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Horse Discovery Centers
many doing this work already gateway stables
770 licensed stables volunteer program 5 workshops 68 interested 45 applied 35 certified in 15 counties
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Maryland Horse Chase
Launching the Horse Discovery Network
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Development of Horse Curriculum in MD Public Schools
Equine Farm-Based education/Md. Agricultural Education Foundation
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Horse Land at Maryland State Fair
Featuring the Horse Discovery Centers
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Hiring Field Marketing Specialist to work with stables to develop
- utreach in their communities through schools, churches, rec
councils, chambers of commerce, tourism bureaus, etc. Match horse Pals with local stables. People want to ride where they live.
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