Greater Saratoga Horse Park Study  
 

Greater Saratoga Horse Park Survey

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (CCESC) has contracted with Markin Consulting to conduct a market and financial feasibility study for a Greater Saratoga Regional Horse Park (the Horse Park), to be located in Saratoga County.  The Horse Park, as envisioned by the CCESC and key stakeholders, would consist of three primary components - an equine performance/competition center (the Performance Center), an equine health center (the Health Center) and an equine education, research and communication center (the Equine Center of Excellence).

As a part of the study, we would like to get input from the broader equestrian community of Saratoga County and the Northeastern Region of the United States.  In particular, we are looking for background information about your role in the equestrian community and your thoughts and comments on the needs for various components of the proposed Horse Park.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County appreciates you taking time to complete this survey.

 

Please complete the following survey and press the "Submit" button when you are done.

 

General Information

1. City/Town of Residence  

2. County of Residence       

3. State of Residence          

4. If a resident of Saratoga County, how long have you lived in the County?    
 
5. How would you characterize your place in the equestrian community?  Check all that apply.
     Pleasure Horse Owner    Show Horse Owner    Race Horse Owner/Trainer    Veterinarian
     Equine Retail/Service    Other Equine    Other Non-Equine
 
 
Horse Owners and Activities
 
6. Do you own a horse or horses?       if no, skip to question #16.

7. How many horses do you own?  

8. What breed (s) of horse(s) do you own?  List all.
   

9. What horse clubs do you belong to?  If none, leave blank.
   

10. If you participate in horse shows/competitions on a regular basis,
      please list the names of those in which you participated in the last year.
     

11. How many horse shows/competitions do you typically participate in each year?  

12. What local, regional or national horse events/shows do you think could be attracted to use a Horse Park located in Saratoga County?
       Be specific.
        

13. Do you ride your horse(s) for pleasure on established trails in Saratoga County?      If no, skip to Number 16.

14. If yes, list the trails that you use.
     

15. If you use established trails in Saratoga County for pleasure riding, tell us about the adequacy of the trails and trail access.
     
 
 
Concepts and Needs
 
16. When you think about the concept of a "Regional Horse Park" in Saratoga County, what
      features and amenities would best serve the horse show, pleasure horse and general equine community
      in the County and the Northeast Region?
     

17. What role do you think a Regional Horse Park in Saratoga County could play in the overall equestrian
      community that would benefit horse owners, horse farms, veterinarians, equine retail outlets and service
      providers?
     

18. Are there specific needs for a centralized equine health center in Saratoga County?  If so, what features
      and amenities would best serve the equestrian community of the County?  Be as specific as possible.
     

19. Please provide any other comments about the Horse Park concept or the study process.
     
       
                                        Thanks for your input and comments!

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