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Response 2.1:·Recreational Rider visitor days and %non-local is based on information from eachEvidence*rider completing a Day User registration form and those who purchase a Season Pass for recreational use of the Park.We calculated the number of visitor overnights based on the number of stalls rented,and then applied a reasonable estimate to the number of people camping versus staying in a hotel.Because we don't have staff onsite 24/7 to ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted, these numbers are conservative. -The base visitor data for Events was supplied by each event organizer who provided the zip code of each rider participating in their event.We then multiplied that base data by 1.5 to 3.5 people depending on the group to project total attendees [CWU conducted an economic study of over 40 horse parks across the country last updated in 2006.Their findings estimate on average 3 people (including trainers,grooms,family,spectators,staff,volunteers,vendors,etc.) attend an event per horse/participant,and that assumption seems reasonable for many groups based on our experience managing the Park to-date. ·Special Note:we now host four large hunter/jumper shows that combined run for 20 days and attract a very well-healed clientele.Based on information we've gathered from surveying this population,about 30%of those who stay overnight rent expensive vacation homes in Suncadia,Roslyn Ridge and elsewhere locally. We determined from a local vacation rental agent the average house rental price and #bedrooms;we assume 2 people per bedroom which results in: $61.50/night/person for accommodations plus other daily expenses we estimate at $50,for a combined assumption of $111.50/person.This assumption was applied to about 30%of this unique segment of overnight show attendees (versus the $52/day assumption for "other"overnight provided by the Dean Runyan Report). ·The number and type of overnight accommodation was based on interviews with the event organizers,surveys of some user groups,and knowledge we have about how each group uses the Park. 2500 character lirrit Response 2.2:2.To a place fifty niles or rmre away fromtheir place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; Projection Because the mix of events at the Park changes somewhat from year to year due to circumstances beyond our control,we believe the best measure for evaluating the Park's contribution to economic impact is by looking at the overall totals of all activities and visitors for the season.We hope to achieve an overall 10%increase in visitors and economic impact in 2020. 2500 character linit Response 2.2:We will continue to collect zip code data from all users of the Park to determine Evidence *where they reside,track how many days they are visiting,and apply informed assumptions to the types of overnight accommodations where they stay. 2500 character linit Response 2.3:3.or frornanother country or state outside of their place of residence or business. Projection Because the mix of events at the Park changes somewhat from year to year due to circumstances beyond our control,we believe the best measure for evaluating the Park's contribution to economic impact is by looking at the overall totals of all activities and visitors for the season.We hope to achieve an overall 10%increase in visitors and economic impact in 2020. 2500 character linit Response 2.3:We will continue to collect zip code data from all users of the Park to determineEvidence*where they reside,track how many days they are visiting,and apply informed assumptions to the types of overnight accommodations where they stay. 2500 character lirrit Application Questions:Part 2