Equestrian Survey Results
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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
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