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The development of a covered arena was included in the Park's original master plan prepared
<br />with input from potential users groups and made publicly available to stakeholders. It was
<br />included in the Environmental Impact Study and Development Agreement approved by the City -
<br />As the Park's landlord, we partner closely with the Authority and have had several recent
<br />discussions about the covered arena project.
<br />Over the past 18 months, the Authority has solicited input from current and prospective user
<br />groups and coordinated with them on project design details. The covered arena project
<br />described in this application has generated much support and enthusiasm from throughout the
<br />horse community thanks to its scope and attention to details that make it highly functional and
<br />attractive. Letters of support from current and prospective user groups, the City, County, and
<br />other stakeholders are attached.
<br />S. Studies: Please attach any feasibility or other studies that demonstrate linkages between
<br />the proposed project and the anticipated tourism impacts. Also please include your
<br />operations/maintenance strategy and other plans for long-term project sustainability (how
<br />the facility or facilities will be operated and maintained over at least five years following
<br />completion).
<br />Attached is the Financial Feasibility and Economic Impact study conducted by professors at
<br />Central Washington University in 2006. The study is based on other major equine facilities the
<br />vast majority of which have covered and/or indoor competition space. Page 6 of the
<br />Addendum describes The Facility and states "the key Wdity on the site will be a 200 x 300 foot
<br />covered arena with a 175 x 300 foot open arena". Our current thinking on the dimensions has
<br />changed slightly, but the need remains central to the Park's operations and strategy.
<br />The Horse Park completed its sixth full season of operations in 2016, and has grown to host 40
<br />events annually in a wide range of activities with up to 300 horses participating in shows
<br />running from one to seven days for English and western disciplines. People are drawn to the
<br />Park's first class facilities, convenient location and beautiful setting. Since its inception, the
<br />Park has sustained itself through operating revenue and an array of private and public support
<br />as summarized in the following chart:
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<br />The following chart summarizes the user metrics and economic impact of the Horse Park to
<br />date. The measurement process includes gathering zip codes from all Park users, on-site
<br />surveys, the Dean Runyan Report provided by Washington Tourism Alliance, and discussion
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