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unbiased in reaching their conclusions about the fea$ibility and impact of a major <br />horse park in Washington State. The study team was not directed to justify the <br />creation of such a facility. <br />Quality of the Facility -It is the Intent of the Horse Park Authority that the facility be <br />of high quality as to both functions and aesthetics. The consensus of the Horse <br />Park Authority is that if such quality could not be provided, a facility should not be <br />built. <br />Purpose and Use of the Facility-The design and intended primary use of the <br />faci!fty should be for horse related activities; other complementary activities are also <br />possible, but as a secondary priority. The facility should be designed and operated <br />In such a fashion as to: <br />-encourage use by all facets of the Washington State equestrian indust,y; <br />-attract competitions of a major regional, national or lntematlonal level; and <br />"promote tourism. <br />• provide an educational function <br />-serve the needs of equestrian activities of youth groups <br />Cost of Operatjons-Land for the facility in upper Kittitas County has already been <br />donated by a private entity, Suncadia Resorts, of the Suncadla Real ~state <br />Company. Capital costs will be raised primarily from the public sector; they may be <br />augmented by a concerted fund-raising program by the Washington State Horse <br />Park Authority and the Washington State Horse Park Foundation. <br />Public/Private Cooperation -The horse park will encompass elements of both public <br />12