Current Status Of The Horse Industry Flashcards
How has the horse industry changed?
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,
what does the rural segment use horses for?
breeding, training, maintaining, and riding
what does the urban segment use horses for?
horse racing, horse shows, and public sales
what other uses are there for horses in today’s time?
micro farms, police departments, circuses, zoos
more than 65% of people considered horses?
family member
how many Americans participate in the horse industry?
over 7 million
how many people actually own a horse out of the 7 million?
2 million
1 out of every 3 horses owned are either..?
idle, retired
Top five states with the most effect on US gross domestic product (over $100 million)?
California, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, and Louisiana
what is the largest single contribution to the GDP?
thoroughbred racing $20.8 billion
about how many households own a horse?
800,000
what is the average number of horses owned per household?
2.1
horses are ranked what behind dogs, cats, and pet birds?
4th
most people ride what style of riding?
western
what is most common in western riding?
barrel racing, pleasure and trail riding
only about 16% ride what style of riding?
english
what is the most common in English riding?
hunter and dressage
who wrote a bill to stop funding horse slaughter facilities, which made the economy get worse in general, so people stopped wanting horses?
Mary Landrieu
what act set aside land and provided money for agricultural colleges?
Morrill Land Grant Act
what does the horse industry contribute to the US gross domestic product is equal to or greater than?
motion pictures, railroads, furniture, and tobacco
how much is the direct economic effect of the horse industry in the US?
39 billion annually
how many jobs does the horse industry provide across all sectors?
700,000
how many owners feel the pleasure of horses is an invaluable benefit, relieving stress and affording companionship and affection?
3 out of 4
what are the five major issues in the horse industry?
horse welfare, unacceptable training techniques, processing horses for meat, emerging diseases, and declining horse ownership
what are the four racetracks in LA called and where are they located?
Delta Downs - Vinton
Evangeline Downs - Opelousas
Fairgrounds - New Orleans
Louisiana Downs - Bossier City
how many horse shows and rodeos are there in LA?
500 competitions state-wide
how much money does shows and rodeos generate?
8.5 million
What is the future of the horse industry?
more people involved than ever
what are major AG industries combining?
business, sport and recreation
what is a breed?
a group of horses selected for their common ancestry and characteristics
what is breeding true?
offspring will almost certainly possess the same characteristics as the parents
what is breed registries?
organizations that track horses that have common ancestry
