Equine Ambassador Application

Questions:

Chelsie Huseman

Assistant Professor| Extension Horse Specialist

Department of Animal Science | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

2471 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843

Email: chelsie.huseman@tamu.edu

Courtlyn Ranly

Student Technician- Texas 4-H

Youth Livestock and Agriculture

Email: courtlyn.ranly@ag.tamu.edu

Kelley Ranly

Student Technician- Texas 4-H

Youth Livestock and Agriculture

Email: kelley.ranly@ag.tamu.edu

Equine Ambassador Committee:

Jennifer Zoller, Extension Horse Specialist

Sarah Brod, CEA Franklin County

Amanda Spiva, CEA Oldham County

Spencer Perkins, CEA Henderson County

Helen Hardy, CEA Erath County

The Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador program is open to all Texas 4-H members ages 14-18 with at least one full year of 4-H eligibility remaining. Selection will be based on your application and recommendation. Ownership of a horse is NOT a requirement or a part of the selection criteria. For more details about dates, locations, etc., please visit http://www.texasyouthlivestock.com/equine-ambassadors/.

Important Information:

The deadline to apply is May 1st. An application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Individuals will be selected on a competitive basis from recommendations by a panel of equine professionals and leadership experts. Upon notification of acceptance, more information will be provided.

The Short Course will be held in Canyon, TX at West Texas A&M University from June 14-17, 2020

Cost: $250

If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Dr. Billy Zanolini at 979-845-5954 upon registration.

Personal Information

Name

Preferred Name

Address

Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

County

District

Email Address

Parent or Guardian Email

Supervising County Extension Agent

Fall 2020 Grade

Years in 4-H

Shirt Size

Phone Number

Birthday mm/dd/yyyy

Year of graduation

Please Check one:

Male
Female

List colleges/universities you are interested in attending.

List possible careers in which you are interested in pursuing.

Years in horse project?

Check all events you have participated in.

Horse Judging
Hippology Contest
Horse Quiz Bowl
Horse Educational Presentation
4-H Horse Show (local)
4-H Horse Show (district)
4-H Horse Show (state)
Other:

Of the events above which one event have you been the most active?

Horse Judging
Hippology Contest
Horse Quiz Bowl
Horse Educational Presentation
4-H Horse Show (local)
4-H Horse Show (district)
4-H Horse Show (state)
Other:

Please list any achievements, honors, or awards that you have received in your equine involvement.

Why do you want to be a Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador?

List any leadership skills or personal background you feel would aid you in being an Equine Ambassador.

In what ways do you see yourself supporting 4-H members with their horse projects?

State why you feel you are qualified to serve as an Equine Ambassador.

You are required to submit a 2 minute introduction and justification video on why you feel you should be chosen to be an Equine Ambassador. Please paste the YouTube link to your video in the space provided below. Please remember this should only be 2 minutes maximum. This should ONLY be submitted via a YouTube link to the video. You will need to check specifications for YouTube upload to reduce confusion after you film your video. You may set your video as unlisted to ensure privacy of your video. This will allow only those with the link to view the upload. This is a required component of the application. Please contact courtlyn.ranly@ag.tamu.edu if you have questions regarding this process.

Enter the information of your supervising County Extension Agent. They will be sent a link for a reference survey.

Name

Phone Number

Email

Please provide us with the contact information of one additional reference. They will be sent a link for a reference survey.

Name

Role or title of reference (club manager, CEA, project leader, etc.)

Phone number

Email