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What is a Horse /Equestrian
Park?
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horse/equestrian park is a large acreage facility primarily used for horse
events.
- "Horse" parks are typically owned
and managed by county agencies.
- "Equestrian" parks are typically
privately owned and operated.
These facilities are designed to be
used for recreational purposes and to attract regional, national and
international competitions.
The primary
purpose of CEPEC will be to provide the public with a wide range of equine
activities and services which are educational, competitive and recreational in
nature, such as horse shows, classes, clinics, seminars, conferences,
demonstrations, programs for the handicapped, cross country events, polo,
dressage, cutting, reining, vaulting, gymkana, driving, trail riding, and
hiking. The goal is for CEPEC to become the locale for prestigious national and
international level equine competitions and have the ability to host
international events like the Equestrian Olympics and the World Equestrian
Games.
The synergy of a horse/equestrian
park comes from the ability to offer many amenities in one location. An
efficieint facility needs to be able host more than one competition at a time
and to attract regional and national shows which would bring thousands of
riders and horses to the facility. To accommodate lodging, many horse parks
have over 500 stalls, some have over 1,000. To attract large multiple day
shows, a significant amount of acreage is needed.
For CEPEC, land is also needed
for equine medical facilities, conference and education centers, a museum,
riding and hiking trails, and camping. In order to quality for Open Space
consideration, at least 75% of the land must not be developed, but can be used
for trails. CEPEC requires at least 1,000 acres to allow sufficient land for
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