Sean Moore Colfax County Extension 4-H Agent Why Youth – Fun, Exciting, Love of Horses, Friends, Competition, Family “Kids participate because of fun….and.
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Sean Moore
Colfax County Extension 4-H Agent
Why
Youth – Fun, Exciting, Love of Horses, Friends,
Competition, Family
“Kids participate because of fun….and stop
participating when it stops being fun. (Weiss, 2004)”
Parents/Leaders – Fun, Exciting, Love of Horses,
Friends, Competition, Family, Have Success, Learn
to Learn, Have a Passion, Life Long Sport
Ultimately Why
Learn Life Skills –
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Responsibility
Discipline
Teamwork
Hardwork
Goal Setting
Self-Motivation
Self-Esteem
Healthy Living
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Managing Feelings
Self-Discipline
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Managing Stress
Planning/Organizing
Keeping records
Communication
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Cooperation
Character
Integrity
Social Skills
Critical Thinking
Resiliency
Marketable Skills
Nurturing
Unique Challenge
Horse Project is Continuous or Year Round
As a result we have the challenge of trying to prevent
burn-out with child and animal
First Step
Evaluate where Horse & Rider are at as a Team
Goal Setting
SMART = Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic
and Relevant to child, Time Sensitive
Set goals that focus on something other than winning
and losing
Communication (Rider & Trainer)
Organizing/Planning
Decision Making
Caring – Giving Nurturing
Concern for something besides themselves
Respect for their partner
Are they in shape for what they are asking?
Are they suited for the event they are choosing?
Care, feed, exercise, grooming
Nurturing through injury/illness
IN GROUPS
Sharing, mentoring, leadership, conflict resolution
Relating - Belonging
A positive relationship with a caring adult
An inclusive environment
Communication (Horse, Trainer, Family, Riding
Partners)
A safe environment
Adult role model
Social Skills
Cooperation
Character - Integrity
“Teach youth to be internally rather than externally
motivated (Waite, 2008)”
Self-responsibility
Help young people learn to accept success &
FAILURE
“Encourage riders to seek out and be energized by
Challenges (Waite, 2008)”
Courage
Sportsmanship
Work Ethic – Hard work
Opportunity for Mastery
With Hard Work can attain goals
Teamwork with Trainer, Horse, Riding Group
Hopefully kids learn not to quit (resiliency)
Self Motivation
Marketable Skills
Self Discipline
Pride
Learning to Learn
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
“Recognize and appreciate that everyone learns
differently…horses too! (Waite, 2008)”
Audio
Visual
Kenisthetic
Confidence – Self-Esteem
Success by reaching attainable goals
Opportunity for Mastery-even if small or baby steps
Independence
Working on skills at home
Opportunity for self determination
“Deliver positive, specific, contingent feedback to
youth and horses (Waite, 2008)”
Find or make more opportunities
Confidence – Self-Esteem
Continued
If Parent & Coach (not always ideal) be Parent first
Children need unconditional support from at least
one adult
Recognize and talk up efforts of youth rather than
wins and losses, placings, or ribbons
Having Fun
The backbone of why kids choose horse project
Make sure time to play and socialize
Stress Management
Do something different for horse & rider
Managing Feelings
Keep a perspective
References/Resources
www.myhorseuniversity.com
Click on Resources, then webcasts, then archived
webcasts
Edgette, Janet S., “Heads Up!”, 1996
Breed Associations
NMSU “Brand News” contact [email protected]
Other Universities