Current Status Of The Horse Industry

Question 1

How has the horse industry changed?

Answer 1

In 1900 79% of all U.S. farms had horses
in 1915 there were 21 million horses in the U.S.
currently 18% of all U.S. farms have horses, but most people live in cities,

Question 2

what does the rural segment use horses for?

Answer 2

breeding, training, maintaining, and riding

Question 3

what does the urban segment use horses for?

Answer 3

horse racing, horse shows, and public sales

Question 4

what other uses are there for horses in today’s time?

Answer 4

micro farms, police departments, circuses, zoos

Question 5

more than 65% of people considered horses?

Answer 5

family member

Question 6

how many Americans participate in the horse industry?

Answer 6

over 7 million

Question 7

how many people actually own a horse out of the 7 million?

Answer 7

2 million

Question 8

1 out of every 3 horses owned are either..?

Answer 8

idle, retired

Question 9

Top five states with the most effect on US gross domestic product (over $100 million)?

Answer 9

California, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, and Louisiana

Question 10

what is the largest single contribution to the GDP?

Answer 10

thoroughbred racing $20.8 billion

Question 11

about how many households own a horse?

Answer 11

800,000

Question 12

what is the average number of horses owned per household?

Answer 12

2.1

Question 13

horses are ranked what behind dogs, cats, and pet birds?

Answer 13

4th

Question 14

most people ride what style of riding?

Answer 14

western

Question 15

what is most common in western riding?

Answer 15

barrel racing, pleasure and trail riding

Question 16

only about 16% ride what style of riding?

Answer 16

english

Question 17

what is the most common in English riding?

Answer 17

hunter and dressage

Question 18

who wrote a bill to stop funding horse slaughter facilities, which made the economy get worse in general, so people stopped wanting horses?

Answer 18

Mary Landrieu

Question 19

what act set aside land and provided money for agricultural colleges?

Answer 19

Morrill Land Grant Act

Question 20

what does the horse industry contribute to the US gross domestic product is equal to or greater than?

Answer 20

motion pictures, railroads, furniture, and tobacco

Question 21

how much is the direct economic effect of the horse industry in the US?

Answer 21

39 billion annually

Question 22

how many jobs does the horse industry provide across all sectors?

Answer 22

700,000

Question 23

how many owners feel the pleasure of horses is an invaluable benefit, relieving stress and affording companionship and affection?

Answer 23

3 out of 4

Question 24

what are the five major issues in the horse industry?

Answer 24

horse welfare, unacceptable training techniques, processing horses for meat, emerging diseases, and declining horse ownership

Question 25

what are the four racetracks in LA called and where are they located?

Answer 25

Delta Downs - Vinton
Evangeline Downs - Opelousas
Fairgrounds - New Orleans
Louisiana Downs - Bossier City

Question 26

how many horse shows and rodeos are there in LA?

Answer 26

500 competitions state-wide

Question 27

how much money does shows and rodeos generate?

Answer 27

8.5 million

Question 28

What is the future of the horse industry?

Answer 28

more people involved than ever

Question 29

what are major AG industries combining?

Answer 29

business, sport and recreation

Question 30

what is a breed?

Answer 30

a group of horses selected for their common ancestry and characteristics

Question 31

what is breeding true?

Answer 31

offspring will almost certainly possess the same characteristics as the parents

Question 32

what is breed registries?

Answer 32

organizations that track horses that have common ancestry