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HORSE AND PONY PROJECT
ORANGE ACRES BACKBREAKERS
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YEAR: 2007-2008
Leader: Jessica Dobson Contact Info
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month and mounted meetings on the third Saturday or as Scheduled.
| Goals: | To gain more knowledge of the horse, and build up our weaknesses.. And, of course, to have fun! |
| What to expect: | You should have a horse for this project, although it is not a requirement. On weekday meetings, we gather at the leader's house. It is a relaxed environment where you learn about various horse related facts such as the parts of a horse and tack, and breeds. You will answer questions, participate in talks, and listen to speakers. At the mounted meetings on week ends, you will learn different types of riding such as showing and gymkhana. You will gain better understanding of what you are capable of doing as a safe rider. |
| Time Required: | Meetings are one day each month plus occasional mounted meetings on week ends. Daily care and feeding of your horse, cleaning his stall, occasional washing and grooming. And of course your horse would like to be ridden. Most years there is the "Horse Mastership" competition after Youth Expo. And there is a horse show at the Orange County Fair. |
| Effort Required: | In addition to caring for your pet,
you will be expected to participate in Youth Expo and the Orange County
Fair: YOUTH EXPO (a "learning fair" of 2-3 days) You can make a poster or display There is no opportunity to show your animal ORANGE COUNTY FAIR You may make a new poster or display, or use the one from Youth Expo Show your horse (optional) Riding competitions (your skill as a horseman is judged) Conformation (just your horse is judged) Your horse will live at the fairgrounds for that one weekend |
| Estimated Costs: | Horses are usually very expensive. People may try to give you a horse free, but you need to be very wary of the horses condition - you might pay more than it is worth in vet bills. You can purchase a horse for as little as a few hundred dollars, but you usually get what you pay for. Horses with good breeding and a lot training start at a few thousand dollars and go up from there. Well trained competition horses can cost tens of thousands of dollars. You can also lease a horse - many owners would like someone to ride their animal since they cannot get out as often as they know they need to. Leases can cost in the low $100's per month ($100 or up). Unless you are lucky enough to let your horse live in a large pasture area, It costs about $100 a month to feed a horse. And unless he can live at your home or a friend's, it may cost another $250 - $400 per month to board it. Tack such as halters, bridles, and saddles can also cost quite a bit (used saddles can be as inexpensive as $100; a new fancy show saddles can cost thousands). And don't forget you will need a vet - not only for routine vaccinations but also if your horse gets sick. A single vet visit can cost a few hundred dollars. |
| Optional | In addition you can improve your skills through the 4H horse shows throughout the years. And there is usually one horse show and one gymkhana each month at the Sully Miller Equestrian Center in Orange Park Acres from February through November. |