Equine
- 4-H Horse Program
- Publications/Information
- Results From NH Statewide Equine Economid Impact Study
Now Available - Horse Associations in NH
- Equine Links
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4-H Horse Program
The 4-H Horse program is run through community clubs led by volunteers. 4-H youth learn about horse care and management through activities that involve riding and handling horses, quiz bowls, judging contests and hippology events. 4-H members participate in local, state and national events. For information about your local 4-H Horse program, contact your local Extension office or visit the 4-H program and event calendar web pages:
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Publications/Information
- For information on Pasture and Forage Management please refer to our Forage
and Field Crops webpage or
call your county Extension office for
fact sheets.
- Equine Nutrition: Please refer to University of Kentucky’s website
- Please refer to NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
- Division of Animal Industry’s website for information on:
- Nutrient Management – Best Management Practices(BMP’s)
- Exhibiting animals at fairs in New Hampshire
- Agricultural Nutrient Management Program
- Good Neighbor Guide for Horse-Keeping: Manure Management
- Animal Health & Welfare:
Please refer to NH
Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food - Division of Animal Industry’s website
- Laws & Rules Relating to Horse Ownership: Please refer to NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food - Division of Animal Industry’s website
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Results From NH Statewide Equine Economid Impact Study Now Available
Contact: Lisa Derby Oden, 603-878-1694, lisa@horseconsulting.com
New Hampshire horse owners participated in a survey conducted during late
2002 and early 2003. This survey was the first of its kind for the NH equine
industry. The results document the economic contribution that horses, ponies,
mules and donkeys make to NH agriculture, and demonstrate how the equine industry
interrelates with other industries in the state, such as tourism. It
collected information about the breed, use, and type of management, as well
as included sections to determine acreage devoted to equine use, employment,
and economic data from horse owners. The survey was a joint project of the
NH Horse Council, Inc. and NH Farm Bureau Federation. These organizations coordinated
with UNH’s Department of Resource Economics and Development Funding for
survey design, implementation, and interpretation of results. Data from this
study will be correlated with results from questions asked on the October 2003
Granite State Poll, conducted by UNH Survey Center. Funding came primarily
from a grant from the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, and was
also supported by Purina Mills, Poulin, Nutrena, Agway, and Blue Seal.
Highlights of the study:
- The NH survey generated a response rate of 41%.
- 54% of reported equines live in 3 counties: Hillsborough, Merrimack & Rockingham.
- 5% of NH adults currently own one or more horse, pony, donkey or mule.
- 7% of NH adults who do not currently own an equine are very interested in owning one, 6% are somewhat interested in owning one.
- The estimated median value was $8,500 per equine.
- Pleasure riding, trail riding, and showing were the most common equine uses.
- When asked about important issues facing NH horse owners, loss of land for keeping or riding equines ranked as the #1 concern.
- The total value of all equine-related assets reported by 2353 respondents was $385 m.
- The median value for just equine-related land, fencing and buildings was $110,000.
(figure does not include supplies, tractors, and other equipment) - The median paid for board and training fees was $3,000 annually.
- 62% of respondents keep their equine at their own residence.
- Horse owners travel a median number of 1,172 miles per year to interact with a horse boarded away from their home.
- 53% of respondents own a horse trailer or van.
- Respondents traveled a median number of 400 miles with their horses to shows, trail rides, pleasure rides and health care visits.
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| Horse Associations in New Hampshire |
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Granite State Appaloosa Association Barbara Breed, Director of Public Relations 485 Pembroke Street Pembroke, NH 03275 Phone: 224-7021 Fax: 623-2611 Mission: Advances & promotes the Appaloosa horse. |
Granite State Draft Horse & Pony Association Peg Dockham, President 187 Hilltop Farm Road Gilmanton, NH 03237 Phone: 267-6065 Mission: Preservation of draft breeds |
NH Horse Council Chris Devereaux Falls River Farm RR2 26 Alexis Lane Hampton Falls, NH 03844-2100 Phone: 929-9279 E-mail: devereaux@military.com Website: http://www.nhhorsecouncil.com Mission: Promotes the interests of the entire equine industry of NH. Acts as a liaison among various horse groups, disseminates information and educates both the legislature and general public. Acts as official voice of state equine industry. |
NH Quarterhorse Association Barbara Breed, Public Relations 485 Pembroke Street Pembroke, NH 03275 Phone: 224-7021 Fax: 623-2611 |
NH Thoroughbred Breeders Barbara Breed, Public Relations 485 Pembroke Street Pembroke, NH 03275 Phone: 224-7021 Fax: 623-2611 |
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