Equestrian Survey Results

WAITSBURG – In March, Suze Wood surveyed local horse people, living within 10 miles of Waitsburg, to determine the needs of local equestrians. Twenty-six people responded to the survey, which showed the desire for riding arenas (96%) as the number one request.

What is your primary riding discipline? (one answer allowed)

31% Trail Riding

19% Barrel Racing, Dressage

4% English Equitation, Eventing, Gaming/Gymkana, Reining, Roping, Vaquero, Western Pleasure Show, Working Cow Horse

0% (No responders) Combined Driving, CX, Drill Team, Endurance, Fox Hunting, Hunter/Jumpers, Parade, Para-Equestrian, Polo, Ranch Sorting,Saddle Seat, Show Jumping, Vaulting

What other riding do you enjoy? (multiple answers allowed)

35% Ranch Sorting

27% Trail Riding

23% Roping

19% Dressage, Gaming/Gymkhana, Hunter/Jumpers

15% Barrel Racing, Parade

11% Cutting, English Equitation, Eventing, Reining, Show Jumping, Vaquero, Western Pleasure Show, Working Cow Horse

8% Combined Driving, Drill Team

4% CX, Endurance

0% (No responders) Fox Hunting, Para-Equestrian, Polo, Saddle Seat, Vaulting,

Do you compete?

58% Yes

27% No

15% Not currently, but plan to in the future.

Do you participate in lessons, ongoing training, or riding clinics?

73% Yes

27% No

What facilities would you like to have access to in Waitsburg?

96% Covered Arena

92% Outdoor All-Weather Arena

61% Warm up Area

50% Trails

46% Wash rack

42% Round Pen, Arena Mirrors

38% Short-Term Horse Care (vacation care, visitors)

35% RV Hookup, Dry Camping

30% Dressage Court, Roping Chutes

27% Emergency Lay-up Stabling

19% Jump Standards, Mounting Area, Self-care Boarding, Grazing/Turnout Areas

15% Cross Country Course

11% Club House, Full Service Boarding, Hot Walker, Race Track

Would you be willing to contribute volunteer hours to have access to these facilities?

92% Yes

8% No

Would you be willing to help with fundraising to have access to these facilities?

88% Yes

12% No

Would you be willing to pay a membership fee or use fee to have access to these facilities?

96% Yes

4% No

What types of activities would be fun for you to participate in?

88% Arena Riding

77% Riding Clinics

42% Lessons, Rodeo Events, Schooling Shows

38% Kids Events

31% Ropings

27% Competitive Showing, Other

23% Relays,Hacking out

19% Races