Equine Ambassador Program
New for 2017:
The course will still be headquartered in Gainesville, however a portion of the training will be held in Oklahoma City in conjunction with the NRHA Derby. Selected applicants will be treated to a behind the scenes educational experience of this storied event. Due to the difficulty in selecting applicants based on written information, 2017 applicants will submit a 2 minute video introduction and justification video along with their application.
2017 Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course:
Location: Lone Oak Ranch and Retreat, Gainesville, Texas
Dates: June 25 – June 29 , 2017
Cost: $250
Selection Criteria:
- Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her horse projects
- Students with a profound interest in equine science and the horse industry in Texas
- Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
- Top 25% class rank
Application Process:
- Applicant goes to http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9U0Bxd2SnJcJnUx
- Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
- CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
- Applications are due May 1, 2017. Applicants will be notified by early June, 2017 regarding the application result
Livestock Ambassador Program
2017 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses:
Texas A&M University July 17-20, 2017
Cost: $250
Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University July 24-27, 2017
Cost: $250
Selection Criteria:
- Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects
- Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production
- Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
- Top 25% class rank
Application Process:
- Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
- CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
- A selection committee will review the applications and accept 25 participants per university
- Applications are due June 2, 2017. Applicants will be notified by June 16, 2017 regarding application result