growth and decline of the equine industry. objectives: discuss the rise, decline and rise of the...
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Numbers: High point: 1915 21 million Horses, Donkeys and Mules Low Point: 1965 3 million Currently 9 million + - Donkeys and Mules Remaining relatively steady since 1995 52,000 Donkeys 28,000 MulesTRANSCRIPT
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Growth and Decline of the Equine Industry
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Objectives:
•Discuss the rise, decline and rise of the equine industry•List in order the top three states for horse population•Know the two most common breeds of modern horses in the U.S.•Match the uses of modern horses to the number used •List the economic status of the present day horse industry•Discuss the direct and indirect revenue generated by the horse industry•Discuss the use of horses in sporting events•List reasons horse numbers continue to rise•Discuss the viewpoint of animal rights activists related to the horse industry
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Numbers:
High point: 1915 21 million Horses, Donkeys and Mules
Low Point: 1965 3 million
Currently 9 million + -
Donkeys and Mules Remaining relatively steady since 1995 52,000 Donkeys 28,000 Mules
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State Populations of Horses Texas: 1,000,000 California: 700,000 Florida: 500,000
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Most common breeds
Quarter Horses: 3.2 million Thoroughbred: 1.2 million
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Uses
Recreation: 3.9 million Ranch horses 3.6 million Showing: 2.7 million Racing: 800,000+
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Status of the U.S horse industry.
$38.8 million GDP 700,000+ people employed Direct revenue:
Actual sale of horses Stud fees Races Shows Etc.
Indirect Revenue: Feed sales Training Veterinary Farrier Transportation Etc.
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Sports
Horse racing 110 million fans $13 billion in wagers Estimated 114,000 racing days
Rodeo 800+ sanctioned rodeos 2200 performances
Horse shows
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Future???
Horse ownership continues to rise Popularity of riding and showing
More 4-H horse projects than beef cattle Magazines and newsletters Organizations
Downside Animal rights activists
Primarily rodeo U.K and Netherlands have banned rodeos