State Of The Industry Flashcards
Why were horses so popular in the late 1800s, early 1900s
They were used for transportation and war
Everyone had horses because the car wasn’t invented yet
Why was there a decrease in horse head by the mid 1900s
The gasoline engine was invented
How many horses are in the u.s and which states have the most
7.2 million
TX, CA, and, FL have most horses, Ohio in top ten
How many breeds are there worldwide and how many breeds are in the u.s
200 worldwide
150 u.s
What are the two breed registries and which breeds coincide with them
American quarter horse association (quarter horses) Texas
Jockey club (thoroughbreds) Kentucky
Since 2003 what has happened to the number of head and why
Number of head decreased due to activists and social media spreading hate towards race tracks and recreational activities
Activities believe horses shouldn’t be used for recreational activity
Social media played a large role in this
What is AQHA numbers based on
Number of mares bred
What kind of trends can be seen in the last 50 years regarding horses
Horse show and competition proliferation
Breeding trends established
Horses have become specialized and there is a better understanding of nutrition
Vet care is better and horses are living longer
What is the average life span of a horse
25 years
What is a misplaced horse
An unwanted horse due to change in owner situation, horse being too old, or horse being unmanageable
What year did horses stop being slaughtered in the us
2007 so horses were exported to Mexico, Canada, and Japan instead of
This did not solve the problem
What is animal welfare
Treating animals with respect and dignity
What are animal rights
Rights given to animals
People usually think animals should not be used for anything and should live at their own free will
What caused an increase in concern of abused or abandoned horses
Ban on slaughter in the us
High costs of upkeep
What did the SAFE act prohibit
Slaughter of horses in the us for human consumption as well as export of live horses for the same purpose
Why is it beneficial to slaughter in the us
Because we know what happens to the meat
Horses wouldn’t have to endure long trips
We are in control of the situation which means we know it will be a good death
We can protect against tainted meat
What are the top five horsemeat producing countries
China, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Argentina
What is a very important thing to remember about horses
They are livestock
What percentage of horses are slaughter and what percentage are euthanized
1-2 percent slaughtered
10-12 percent euthanized
What are some current market trends regarding horses
Equine industry is generating a large sum of money
Good horses which are capable of winning prize money are getting more expensive
There is an upper and lower end to the horse market
Pedigree and conformation have become more important
What did congress pass in 1985
A stipulation that said you must be actively engaged in business in order to write off equine losses against other income
This caused many high profile people to exit the business
Which breed did the law in congress affect
Arabians
How many horses and burrows roam within how many states and how many are in holding facilities
50,000 roam within 10 states
50,000 in holding facilities and protected by 1971 wild free roaming horses and burrow act
How much will the mustang population increase without management and why
Pop will double every four years because they don’t have any natural known predators
What are some issues equine rescues are running into
They are maxing their capacity with limited funding, space, and labor
They have increased number of starved and abandoned horses most likely due to ban on slaughter
What solutions have helped rescues with an overwhelming amount of horses
Sponsored foster homes
Feed banks and financial assistance
Grant programs such as gelding horses, making hay available, emergency medical aid
What are some socioeconomic trends based on the UK survey
Most people are amateur riders
Middle class have the greatest participation
Very few percentage make more than 100,000 dollars
Almost half report their salary to be insufficient
Most people who participate live with families who are not involved with horses
What might be the key to sustainability within the horse world
Recruiting new participants
What are the three Fs
Forage, freedom, friends
