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Stable Management Fees Survey

Farm and stable owners and riding instructors are always trying to determine how to set fees that are fair and equitable to clients, as well as profitable to their equine businesses. We are asking horse farm/stable owners, managers and riding instructors to respond to the following survey to help our readers understand the services that are offered and the fees that are charged in our industry.

Thank you in advance for participating. We will never sell or distribute your email address to any third party. The survey takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and much appreciated feedback. All your responses will remain confidential. We look forward to your input.

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* 1. Do you own a private horse property with no boarders?

Yes, own a private horse property 5 acres or less

Yes, own a private horse property 6-10 acres

Yes, own a private horse property 11-25 acres

Yes, own a private horse property 26-50 acres

Yes, own a private horse property 51-100 acres

Yes, own a private horse property more than 100 acres

No, I don't own a private horse property

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* 2. Do you own a boarding facility?

Yes, own a boarding facility 5 acres or less

Yes, own a boarding facility 6-10 acres

Yes, own a boarding facility 11-25 acres

Yes, own a boarding facility 26-50 acres

Yes, own a boarding facility 51-100 acres

Yes, own a boarding facility more than 100 acres

No, I don't own a boarding facility

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* 3. How many horses do you personally own?

1 - 2 horses

3 - 5 horses

6 - 10 horses

11 - 15 horses

16 - 20 horses

More than 20 horses

I don't own any horses

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* 4. Do you care for and manage your own horses daily?

Yes

Most of the time (at least 5 days a week)

I don't own any horses

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* 5. How many horses do you manage that you don't own?

1 - 2 horses

3 - 5 horses

6 - 10 horses

11 - 15 horses

16 - 20 horses

More than 20 horses

I don't manage any horses I don't own

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* 6. What jobs do you perform at your farm/stable? (Please mark the top three you perform)

Stable/farm owner

Trainer (horses)

Instructor (people)

Barn/farm manager

Breeder

Barn employee

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How long have you been actively involved in the equine industry?

10 years or less

11 - 20 years

21 - 30 years

More than 30 years

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* 8. How long have you worked for or owned your current equine business?

Less than 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 20 years

More than 20 years

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* 9. Where is your business located?

Midwest

Northeast

Southeast

Southwest

Mid-Atlantic

Rocky Mountains

Pacific Northwest

Northern California

Southern/Central California

Canada

Outside North America

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* 10. What is the PRIMARY area of focus for your business (your top money-maker)?

Boarding

Lessons

Training

Breeding

Competitions/events

Clinics

Trail riding

Therapeutic riding

Retirement facility for horses

Camp programs

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What services are provided in your business? (Please mark the top three)

Boarding

Lessons

Training

Breeding

Competitions/events

Clinics

Trail riding

Therapeutic riding

Camp programs

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What are the top disciplines of your business? (Please mark the top three)

Dressage

Hunters/jumpers

Trail rider

Recreational/arena rider

English pleasure

Western pleasure

Eventing

Roping/cutting/barrel racing

Saddle seat

Driving

Endurance riding

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is your age?

Under 30 years

31 - 40 years

41 - 50 years

51 - 60 years

Over 60 years

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* 14. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

High school

College

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

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* 15. Is your equine business your primary or secondary means of income?

Primary

Secondary

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* 16. If you said SECONDARY income in the previous question, what percentage of your yearly earning comes from your equine business?

Less than 25%

26 - 49%

50 - 74%

75 - 100%

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* 17. What is the average yearly income of your entire equine business?

Under $50,000

$51,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $199,999

$200,000 - $399,999

More than $400,000

Decline to answer

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* 18. How many employees are there at your facility?

Just me

Fewer than 5

6 - 10

11 - 20

More than 20

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* 19. What are the three biggest expenses of your business? (Please mark the top three)

Hay

Feed

Labor

Mortgage/Rent

Insurance

Veterinarian

Farrier

Event Travel

Other (please specify)

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* 20. How has the pandemic affected your equine business?

My business income is the same as before the pandemic

My business had a 10% or less decline in income

My business had an 11-20% decline in income

My business had an 21-30% decline in income

My business had more than a 30% decline in income

My business had a 10% increase in income

My business had an 11-20% increase in income

My business had an 21-30% increase in income

My business had more than a 30% increase in income

I don't have an equine business