Throughout history, equestrian sports have been a critical part of the Southern lifestyle. Then questions began to flow. Why is equestrian life so important in the South? What parts of equestrian life brings interest to others? How does the importance of equestrian life effect the communities? These questions have been answered mostly by tourism, economy, and the overall love for the equestrian life. Seeing that while many factors contribute to what makes equestrian life so big in the South, tourism is a large portion of why. In the scholarly journal about what motivates equestrian tourist, it was found that “the motivations of visitors to mainstream professional sporting events have been well documented, comparatively little is known …show more content…
One place in particular that has seem monumental growth due to equestrians was Aiken, South Carolina. “The equestrian activities in Aiken, South Carolina, consist of many different events such as polo, horse racing, horse showing, carriage driving, and fox hunting, to name a few. The input-output analysis of the Aiken equestrian industry reveals that its operations have a substantial impact on output, jobs, and income in Aiken County.” With this, the “equestrian industry reveals that its operations have a substantial impact on output, jobs, and income in Aiken County." Not only did this increase input purchases that carry over into flow of funds, but those were spread throughout the local economy. This impacted Aiken, South Carolina’s economy in a sizable …show more content…
All things from the Kentucky Derby to the 1996 Olympic equestrian events held in Georgia. Equestrian life includes elements that most Southerners love to be around, land, friends, and nature. An article about equestrian sports in Georgia stated that the 1996 Olympic games forces the state to purchase 1,139-acre tract for the development for the games and then later the community. Since these games, the land has been used for other community functions, and the new Georgia International Horse Park was created. This shows how important horse life if for the South and to what extent people will go to in order to continue the sport that they
Sporting is one of the universal activities that brings people from different backgrounds together and is viewed as an income generating activity that creates revenue for the participants as well as the location where the activities are held. The NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the US that attracts a high number of fans in the cities where it is held. Before the Final Four is held in given location, it is imperative for the organizers to have a detailed understanding of the venue so that they can introduce marketing strategies that are in line with the demands of the fans (Snipes & Ingram, 2007). The host committee is charged with the responsibility to come introduce an exhilarating experience for the locals and visitors. Owing to the interest generated
On a Wednesday afternoon March 20, 1935, Major Louie A. Beard addressed a mass meeting of breeders and others interested in the future of racing in Lexington. Beard outlined the plans for the purchase and development of Keeneland at the Lafayette Hotel. “This may seem like a dream, but I believe it is a dream that can be realized.”, Beard concluded. This statement was a truer prophet than most of those present realized.
The Kentucky Derby has over 160,000 people come from around the world to attend the Kentucky Derby annually, and tens of millions watch on television. The Kentucky Derby is our state’s signature event, filled with traditions, legends, and celebrities. On May 2nd, of every year, is the Kentucky Derby and my birthday. The Kentucky Derby is an athletic event, because you get to understand the roles of the jockey and thoroughbred as athletes, as well as the scientific basis for their performance, it helps provide insights and comparisons into human training, nutrition, and health. “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved” was hailed as a triumph and brought rabid attention to Scanlan’s. (McKeen 149) The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that
The American horse racing industry has been admired by generations upon generations. Although it is a very cherished sport, like any other sport, there are many issues involved. The major issue that I find is that many owners make the decision to breed when there are other solutions. The Jockey Club, also known as the head council for the American Horse Racing Industry, should be addressing the major issue of overbreeding in the American horse racing industry.
Young, Rhoria Lee, and Maggie Bracher. "Horsemastership part 2: Physical, psychological, educational and social benefits." International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation 12.3 (2005): 120-125. Web. 8 Mar. 2011.
There are many different ways to show off your equines skill and ability and competitions are one of them. For years humans have been entering their equines in competitions to show off their grace, beauty, and strength. There's an abundance of competitions to show off your equestrian and each require a different type of training, horse, and skills. Three of the more popular competitions are rodeos, dressage, and show jumping. These competitons can include either speed, agility, skill, or even all three at one time!
This would include tacking up, feedings, cleaning stalls and other miscellaneous barn work. Not only is this all physical activity, but it teaches the rider responsibility, displace, and patience. In a study looking at the effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding with Military Veterans by Leslie LaFleur spoke of horsemanship teaching the participate “transferable skills”. “Participants commented that the horsemanship lessons “paralleled to all aspects of your life” in ways that allowed the riders to make their own connections to how each lesson applied to their life and recovery process. These transferable skills created “ripple effects” in emotional, cognitive, physical, and social
Many people may ask, “What the heck is the Cattleman’s Association?” Normally, the first thoughts that fill people’s minds when they hear “Cattleman’s Association” are: farmers, cows, farms, rednecks, dairy, beef, steaks, hamburger, milk, and so on. Many of these “stereotypes” prove true and many not so much. My experience with the KCA (Kentucky Cattleman’s Association) may be limited, but its roots run deep in my hometown and my family. Although a great number of my family members are in the KCA, I couldn’t tell you the first thing about them, which inspired me to “get to know” them.
Have you ever been to a horse race? Seeing the riders give their horses a pat and an apple after the race, people cheering for their horse as it runs rapidly to the finish line? Seems like a great time. But what happens to those horses after they are done their race. What happens to the people who gambled their family’s lives savings. All horse racing should be shut down due to the well being of the horses, the effects of gambling, and the lack of interest.
Horses are used for lots of things!One thing they are used for today is competing. Whether you are competing in horse sports or just competing to have fun. Another thing horses are used for today is pleasure riding. When I say pleasure riding I mean just going on a ride with your friends or just taking a break from whatever else you’re doing. In the past people used horses for pleasure riding, like we do today. We do not use them for farming as much as the people in the past did. Back when we didn’t have all the ostentatious technology for our armies to use, we used war horses. One thing that is identical between today and the past is using horses a lot, as they did in the past.
horse industry brings in an estimated $122 billion to the country’s economy, along with a total employment impact of 1.7 million jobs. There are an estimated 7.2 million horses in the U.S. and 81 million acres of land owned by equestrians or used for horse-related activities. The “horse business” is huge, and a very vital part of millions of people’s lives. Sitting in their new classrooms, these students are learning how to step out into this multi-billion-dollar industry and survive. For them to do this, there must be a bridge to connect what they learn in their business classes to their equine knowledge. Thankfully, the University of Findlay offers a class to do just that. Equine Marketing is offered every spring semester to Equine Business Management students, and is required to complete their
Equestrianism has been featured in the Olympics since 1912, and in every one ever since. So why do people still think it isn’t a sport? According to cbssports.com, the activity has to meet six standards to be considered a “sport”. The first standard is athletic ability. Yes, athletic ability is needed to ride and care for your horse. The rider needs to have strength, to control the horse and post. Posting is where the person sits and stands every beat at the trot, which can be very tiring if you do not have the muscle, which leads to the second standard, strength. Standard three is endurance. Most professional equestrians t...
In conclusion, horses mean more to me than many other things. They are part of my friends and family, but I also have great respect for them. Horses are surrounded by benefits that make us feel exceptional. Their colors are all attractive. Their breeds are marvelous and unique. Their history with us is quite a beneficial relationship. Their behavior is different from ours, but is an easy language to learn. Showing horses is exhilarating! Caring for them can seem like a chore, but is actually an overall fun and propitious experience. Riding horses is fun and meaningful, not just something to learn or do just because. And, no matter what people say, I believe there is something truly special about my dear friend the horse.
Gibson ( n.d. , p. 143) claims, that sport tourism has five themes; time, space, motivation, form of activity, and behavior. Affecting and impacting these themes, are internal and external forces that will continue to shape and change the sport tourism market. Throughout this paper, I will continue to tie in the previously mentioned themes, with a more narrow focus of the sport tourism market; hosting.
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