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within DNR’s site, so we provided the com- plete URL and will have the link in this article on equiery.com.


A. Equiery.com We will announce USEF’s selection for the


Four-Star on our homepage, equiery.com, and via our social media outlets, as soon as it is available.


Q. How can I make my opinions known to “the powers that be?” A. To let offi cials at DNR know, use the link above and scroll down for a specifi c email for public comment on THIS project. To let offi cials know at the Maryland Sta-


dium Authority, visit the fairhill4star.com web- site, and scroll to the bottom of the FAQs page for two email addresses. Or keep sending your questions to T e Equiery!


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horse industry. Gateway programs include spectator events, guided trail rides, and a variety of other introductory activities off ered by the emerg- ing new Discovery Center network of stables. T e poll was paid for by the Maryland Horse Industry Board. T e


Board is funded by “the Feed Fund,” 15¢ from every bag of feed sold in Maryland.


Maryland’s Biggest Show Just Got Bigger


With close to 1,000 horses every year, Capital Challenge Horse Show at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center is Maryland’s biggest horse show. Now, in its 24th year, it just got bigger, expanding to ten days. Equitation Weekend, presented by BigEq.com, now off ers three full


days of competition and will host the new United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final for the East Coast. T e Jumping Seat Medal Finals were created to provide a 3’3” level fi nal, as well as an introduc- tion to the 3’6” fi nals and a stepping stone to the Talent Search Finals. “T e 3’3” [Final] is some- thing that’s needed,” said trainer Troy Hendricks of Kimber-View Stables in Glenmoore, PA. “It’s a great stepping stone for young riders in the eq- uitation. T e 3’6” can be very diffi cult, and this really gets them in the ring and gives them the opportunity for a fi nal. It gives them something to work for. Not all riders are 3’6” medal con- tenders, so maybe that’s not their niche. T is is a really good niche, and it’s really good for our industry as a whole.” New for 2017 is the Low Junior/Amateur Jumper division, which features a $10,000 clas- sic. Additional jumper highlights include the $10,000 North American Medium Junior/Ama- teur Owner Classic, sponsored by Johnson Horse Transportation, and the $10,000 Children’s/ Adult Amateur Jumper Classic.


2017 U.S. Economic Impact Study


From the American Horse Council T e American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) has released the


survey link for the National Economic Impact Study released on June 5th. T e survey link will be available until August 1st. Maryland will be one of 13 states studied more closely, thanks to a


variety of Maryland organizations contributing an extra $18,000, in- cluding $2,500 from each of the following organizations: Maryland Horse Industry Board (funding source “T e Feed Fund,” 15¢ from every bag of feed sold in Maryland); Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Maryland T oroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Maryland Jockey Club, Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society. T e Maryland Horse


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“We expect to have 1200 horses in the grounds and 1500 stalls available. Con- servatively, the economic impact [to the local area] will be over $15 million.” - Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville, MD resident & co-founder of the Capital Challenge


Council is contributing $1,000, and a coalition of harness racing and Standardbred organizations make up the fi nal $4,500 (source MHIB). “T e National Survey link will initially be distributed through equine organizations such as the American Quarter Horse Association, United States Equestrian Federation, Certifi ed Horsemanship Association, American Paint Horse Association, and more,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “We hope everyone that receives the survey link will participate. T is is an opportunity to showcase how important the vast equine industry is to the United States economy, and the more horse owners, breeders, riders, trainers, racetracks, shows, rodeos and other industry suppliers that participate, the better the data will be that is included in the fi nal results.” T e 2017 Economic Impact Study will contain expanded demographics with youth participation and additional seg- ments of the industry, including Equine Assisted Activities and T erapies, Equine Sanctuaries and Rescues, Equine Aca- demic Programs, and Equine Youth Organizations. Repre- sentatives of these institutions and organizations, along with Equine Competition Organizers, will be receiving targeted and individualized surveys. T e main survey is designed to capture the impact of individual horse owners (whether commercial or recreational) and industry suppliers of equine- related goods and services. A separate data request is be- ing sent directly to racetracks, OTBs, and Advanced Deposit Wagering businesses. T e surveys were designed by the Innovation Group and a supporting team of equine industry experts. T ey were fur- ther vetted by key industry stakeholders as well as a Steering Committee composed of AHC staff and fi ve outside experts. T e 2005 Economic Impact Study established that the horse industry in all its segments, including racing, showing, and recreation, had a $39 billion eff ect on the U.S. economy, involved more than four million Americans and 9.2 million horses, and supported 1.4 million full-time jobs. T e study provided invaluable demographic data and insights into pro- fessions and other industries that are impacted by equine


ownership, as well as proved to be extremely helpful to the industry’s eff orts in documenting its size, diversity and economic importance to public offi cials, the press and other media. Now more than ever, it’s im- portant for the equine industry to have access to data from all segments to ensure the most comprehensive, impactful portrait possible of our diverse and longstanding industry. If you are a member of the Maryland Horse Council or just about any horse organization, you should have received an email in June contain- ing the link to take the National Survey. If you did not receive the survey link but would like to participate, please email economicimpactstudy@ horsecouncil.org. Please note, all personal information collected in the survey will be confi dential and will not be distributed.


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