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Why Exhibit
The Virginia
Horse Industry:
- Value of all equines =
$1.65 billion (up 13% from 2001).
- Number of Horses in VA:
215,000 (up 26% from 170,000 in 2001).
- Number of Equine Operations:
41,000 (up 41% from 29,000).
- $107 million: Total
value of 15,600 equines sold in 2006.
- Equines are now the 9th largest ag commodity in VA
based on cash receipts.
Participate as
an Exhibitor
The equestrian world is
one of passionate participation and you can count on the attendees
at the Equine ExtravaganzaŽ
to be passionate about their horses.
Whether our attendees are hobbyists or professionals, they will come
to the
Equine ExtravaganzaŽ
to search out the newest products, the best techniques
and, as always, great deals. Our exhibitors can expect a
market that is ready for anything equestrian and here are some
reasons why:
Virginia is the very
heart of Mid-Atlantic horse country, and the logical place to
bring together the mid-Atlantic horse industry in one exciting
horse event for every equestrian. According to the
2001 Virginia Horse Industry Census, this area is a mecca of
equestrian activities, with a huge concentration of both horses
and the people who work with and love them.... a perfect
location for an equestrian exposition and horse tradeshow!
Location, Location, Location
Our new venue, the Meadow Event Park,
in Doswell, VA offers close proximity to the Middleburg,
Warrenton and Loudoun County Horse markets, home of the most
concentrated Virginia horse population. Additional markets that we expect to pull from include
Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, North Carolina, West
Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.
The combination of this centrally located and easy
accessible venue and an extended thriving horse community make
this area a perfect location for an equine expo.
Marketing
Our extensive marketing and advertising campaign
will include radio, TV, print, Internet, and network marketing, all designed to
attract just the right audience. We offer a variety of opportunities for
our sponsors to take advantage of this extensive
reach into the Mid-Atlantic horse industry.
Sponsors have the added advantage of reaping the
benefits of our regional public relations and marketing efforts.
Contact us today and let us help you customize an
exhibition or sponsorship experience that will meet your specific marketing and
sales needs.
Virginia 2006
Equine Survey Report
A 4-page color summary prepared by the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The report provides information on the total number of horses in Virginia,
breakdowns by county, and other key economic data on the industry including:
- Value of all equines =
$1.65 billion (up 13% from 2001).
- Number of Horses in VA:
215,000 (up 26% from 170,000 in 2001).
- Number of Equine Operations:
41,000 (up 41% from 29,000).
- $107 million: Total
value of 15,600 equines sold in 2006.
- Equines are now the 9th largest ag commodity in VA
based on cash receipts.
- Use of Horses
1) Trail riding/pleasure - 48%
2) Breeding - 17%
3) “Other Uses” (including young stock, hunting, driving, farm work,
therapeutic riding, etc.) - 17%.
4) Competition/show - 14%
5) Racing/racing stock - 4%
- Top Breeds
1) Quarter Horses—49,000
2) Thoroughbreds—30,900
3) Crossbreds---- 29,700
4) Tennessee Walkers—15,500
5) Ponies --- 13,800
6) Mules/Donkeys—13,400
7) Arabians/Anglo Arabians---13,200
- Counties by Equine Population
1) Loudoun - 15,500
2) Fauquier - 14,800
3) Albemarle - 8,400
4) Bedford - 6,200
5) Clarke, Augusta, & Washington - 6,000 each/all tied for 5th place
- Major Equine Expense
Categories
1) Feed & Bedding -- $99,648,000
2) Equipment Purchases -- $92,007,000
3) Labor -- $74,178,000
4) Capital Improvements -- $72,574,000
5) Equine Purchases -- $63,638,000
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Total Spent = $783
million caring for horses, ponies, and donkeys/mules.
- Expenses per equine =
$3,642
**All statistics from the 2006 Virginia Equine Survey
conducted by the
Virginia Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the US
Department of Agriculture.
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