Equine Industry Introduction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the equine industry in the U.S.?

• It has a $102 billion impact on the U.S. economy.

• It is responsible for $10 billion in tax revenue.

• It includes more than 2 million horses in the U.S.

• It is a small and specialized industry.

Open Ended

Why do you think the equine industry is significant to society and the economy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a segment of the equine industry?

• Rodeo

• Racing

• Fishing

• Therapy

Multiple Select

Which of the following events are included in rodeo horse competitions?

• Calf roping

• Barrel racing

• Dressage

• Steer wrestling

Fill in the Blank

The equestrian sport that accounts for 844,431 horses in the U.S. and commonly includes Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Standardbred, and Arabian breeds is called ___.

Open Ended

What is one major difference between showing and recreation as segments of the equine industry?

Fill in the Blank

Horses raised for use on ranches for gathering cattle and completing daily ranch duties are known as ___ stock horses.

Open Ended

Compare the roles of horses in rodeo and working stock horse segments. How do their uses and required skills differ?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes equine-assisted therapy?

• A treatment promoting physical, occupational, and emotional growth in persons with disabilities

• A method for training horses for sports

• A way to breed horses for specific traits

• A recreational activity for horse owners

Open Ended

Explain how the U.S. ban on horse slaughter has affected the global food market for horse meat.

Fill in the Blank

The equine industry in the U.S. directly provides ___ full-time equivalent jobs.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about career opportunities in the equine industry is correct?

• They are found only in the U.S.

• They may be directly or indirectly involved with horses.

• They are limited to horse trainers and breeders.

• They are only available to veterinarians.

Open Ended

List three career opportunities in the equine industry that involve business or management skills.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are career opportunities in the equine industry related to animal health?

• Farrier

• Nutrition

• Horse sales

• Training

Multiple Choice

Which of the following careers is NOT typically associated with agritourism?

• Camp management

• Trail ride guides/scouts

• Laboratory technicians

• Trail ride management

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of horse breed associations and how they contribute to the horse industry.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common careers in horse breed associations?

• Event coordination

• Trail ride management

• Registry work

• Fundraising

Fill in the Blank

A sire is a ___ horse used for breeding.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the roles of laboratory technicians in horse breeding and horse associations.

Multiple Choice

Which career in business management within the horse industry is most likely to require a law degree?

• Accountants

• Attorneys

• Sales

• Advertising

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included as a form of communication within businesses?

• Websites

• E-mail newsletters

• Printed publications

• Horseback riding

Multiple Choice

Which skill is specifically required for careers in entertainment within the equine industry?

• Horsemanship

• Graphic design

• Event planning

• Subscription management

Open Ended

Describe the importance of businesses that provide equipment, supplies, and transportation in the equine industry.

Multiple Select

Select all careers that are related to equipment, supplies, and transportation in the equine industry.

• Restoration and collection

• Clinicians demonstrating products

• Design and manufacturing

• Journalists

Fill in the Blank

In the equine industry, ___ are common events managed by professionals worldwide.

Open Ended

Explain how communications and event management careers in the equine industry might overlap or work together.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the equine industry in the U.S.?

• It has a $102 billion impact on the U.S. economy.

• It is responsible for $10 billion in tax revenue.

• There are less than 1 million horses in the U.S.

• It is a small and uniform industry.

Open Ended

Summarize one key fact you learned about the equine industry and explain why it is important.