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Don Hoch Director STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1111 israel Road S.W •P.O.Box 42650 •Olympia,WA 98504-2650 •(360)902-8500 TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf:800-833-6388 www.parks.state,wa.us February 22,2017 Leslie Thurston,Executive Director Washington State Horse Park Authority 1202 Douglas Munro Blvd. Cle Elum,WA 98922 Re:Washington State Horse Park Covered Arena Dear Horse Park Authority Board Members, Thank you for providing me information on your efforts to construct a covered arena at the Washington State Horse Park.It looks like an excellent project and a great next step as you continue to realizc the vision ofa facility that serves the needs of the equestrian community in Washington State. Thank you also for previously providing an informative tour of your grounds to me and thd State Parks and Recreation Commission.It was helpful for all of us to see the growth and dynamism f the Park first hand as well as talk about the challenges you face. Your covered arena proposal is consistent with your master plan and will provide a new lefel of service for equestrians.It will attract a wide variety of horse disciplines,dramatically extend youg operating season,give greater assurance of surface footing irrespective of the weather,and significantly increasing the size and number of events held at the Park.As an economic driver for the local community and the state,it will allow you to be both more consistent and more productive. I am particularly impressed with the diverse sources of support you have received and are ¢eeking to realize this project,including support from the private sector,philanthropists,park users,1dcal city and colmty sources as well as the state. Please consider this my letter of support for your continuing efforts to improve the Washington State Horse Park including construction of a covered arena. Re rds, Don Hoch Director