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The Abaco Barb Youth Project
Dear Teachers, and Students of all Levels,
The Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club of Salmon Idaho, and W.H.O.A., (Wild Horses of Abaco) are proud to announce the "Abaco Barb Youth Project:" an opportunity for young people of all ages to participate in an international project to save the wild horses of Abaco Island in the Bahamas.
This project came about after members of the Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club wrote letters to the Breyer® model horse company asking if they would create a model of one of the remaining 11 Abaco Barb horses now facing extinction. In January 2005, a model of Capella, an Abaco Barb stallion, was released. Since then, both W.H.O.A. and the Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club have received inquiries from 4-H leaders and youth across the country as to how they can help.
Thus, the "Abaco Barb Youth Project" was born.
To participate, youths must pre-register their project idea to help the horses either by fund-raising or promoting them. This can be done by simply emailing or snail mailing the Project Co-ordinator, Susan Dudasik, PO Box 1086, Salmon ID 83467, of your intentions.
As students engage in projects to assist the wild horses, they will be learning about bio diversity, how to save rare species, why to get involved, ways individuals can help conserve the precious lives on our planet. They will learn about the positive economic & cultural impact of conservation, they will have a chance to explore such diverse topics as eco-tourism, animal behavior, and so forth. While the subject is the wild horses of Abaco, the range of approaches is very broad, a great lesson in itself. How does as small herd of horses on a tiny island in the ocean affect the rest of the whole world? Projects can range from actual events students hold, especially if there is local newspaper coverage, term papers, letters to companies and friends for support, science projects, etc.
When the project is complete, they will need to print and fill out a Fundraiser Report briefly outlining their activity, and then mail in to earn a special recognition certificate (suitable for framing) from us for their efforts. This can be done as a club or individual project and youth don't have to be 4-H members.
In addition, your story or project will be featured online on our website. (See below for list of recipients).
And as if that weren't enough incentive already, your special project COULD earn you the chance to win one of three Capella models generously donated from Breyer® for the effort deemed most worthy. What better way to reward the best project efforts for a really deserving equine charity group in desperate need of our help!
We look forward to hearing from you and your students.
Remember,
Extinction
is forever!!!
ABYP Certificate Recipients:
January through December 2009 submissions:
Alex B. - 4-H Presentation & fundraising project.View here.
Lilli S. - for her presentation on the Abaco Barb.View here.
January through December 2008 submissions:
Becky O. - Presentation on the Abaco Barbs which was later published in Massachusetts Horse magazine. View here.
January through December 2007 submissions:
Sydney B. - article about the Abaco Horse published online at Girls Horse Club. View here.
January through December 2006 submissions:
2006 ABYP Capella Drawing. At the November meeting, members of the Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club selected three nominees for the Abaco Barb Youth Project. They were Amanda B, Grace R, and Danielle K. The short list was then forwarded to Arkwild Executive Director, Mimi Rehor in the Bahamas and she made the final selection. Congratulations to Amanda B. who will receive a Capella model donated by Breyer, while the two runner-ups will receive stablemates. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Amanda B. - Science Project on the Abaco Barbs. View here.
Amanda B., Megan H., Samantha G., and cousin Rebecca - Fundraiser booth at the Peach Festival. View here.
Rosa S. - UK Benefit Raffle.
Carley M. - Barn Poster on the Abaco Barbs. View here.
Amanda G. - Public speaking speech on the Abaco Barbs. View here.
February through December 2005 submissions:
Cameron A. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Jessica S. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Hannah B. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Mary B. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Bonnie G. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Kelsey A. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Aspen R. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Jamie H. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Katy H. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Gabrielle M. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Kellsie H. - Various activities - Salmon Model Horse 4-H Club
Grace R. - Article in homeschool newspaper. View here.
Danielle K. - Abaco Barb Benefit PhotoShow View here.
Allie O. - 4H Club & Public Presentation. View here.
Alissa H. - 2nd place finisher in special District contest View here.
(This Page last updated July 30, 2009)
