American Youth Horse Council Symposim 2014 coming to Minneapolis

American Youth Horse Council Invites Proposals for 2014 Symposium Presentations

 

The American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) invites proposals to speak at the 37th Annual AYHC Symposium, March 21-23, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. This event presents an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to come together to learn, network, share ideas and grow as an industry.

 Three audiences will be represented:

   Adult Leaders of Youth—mostly volunteers who work directly with youth in the field

   Youth Industry Professionals—those employed in the youth horse industry (such as Extension Specialists and Breed Association Youth Program Coordinators)

   Peer Leaders of Youth—older teen leaders and college students focusing on leadership (who are also encouraged to submit proposals for presentations).

 The non-breed / discipline specific curriculum throughout the symposium offers equine knowledge that transfers from the book to the barn, providing take-home tools to teach youth about safe and effective horsemanship. Above all, the Symposium connects participants with resources, referrals, and networking to help kids connect through horses. Presentations can address, but are not limited to the following categories:

   Youth Leadership/Character Development

   Youth Issue Forums

   Traditional Youth Programming

   Horse Management and Health Care

   Interactive and Hands-on Youth Development Activities

   Horse Industry Issues, including Legislative, Career Development

 

There are two types of sessions available; AYHC welcomes proposals for both formats

×          Workshop – May be presented in a variety of formats including lecture, discussion, forum, panel, or hands on activity. Preference will be given to interactive workshops.

×          Demonstration – Arena demonstrations are offered on Saturday afternoon only. Demonstrations should showcase a discipline, breed or training technique.

 

Proposals must follow the provided format and be submitted electronically by email no later than September 15, 2013. Complete guidelines and form are available at www.ayhc.com.  Speakers are responsible for their own registration fees, travel, lodging and other expenses.

The American Youth Horse Council is a network of academic, breed, industry and other representatives interested in facilitating the flow of horse-related educational resources for youth. AYHC’s mission is to provide encouragement, communication, leadership & resources to serve and promote the youth horse industry. For complete presentation proposal instructions and/or more information about the association, please visit www.ayhc.com or contact the American Youth Horse Council at info@AYHC.com.

 

 

Make plans to attend the 37^th Annual AYHC Symposium – March 21-23, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN