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    Name: Cindy Moser on Feb 9, 2004
    Comments: 2 horses acreage: 8 $ spent on feed,etc: $1,800 $ farrier: $560 Vet: $500 Showing: 2,000 Lessons/training: 1,000
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    Name: Kathleen Fenner on Feb 9, 2004
    Comments: 3 horses 3 acres 5500 dollars for feed, wormer and supples 1400 for farrier 600 vet 1200 on lessons no board or training
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    Name: Johnna Prudhomme on Feb 21, 2004
    Comments: We own 10 horses, spend approx. 15,000/yr on feed,etc., spend apprpx. 4000 on farrier, spend approx. 5000 on vet, spend 2000 on asooc. fees, showing etc. plus more on food and lodging for humans and horse when we travel to away functions. We do not show very much because we have to pay to have care for other horses and animals and would participate more if there was a location closer to home.
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    Name: Carolyn Homoly on Feb 24, 2004
    Comments: 1 horse, boarded, $3300 yearly on board, $1250 farrier, maybe $1000 in blankets, clothing, supplies, trail rides, etc.
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    Name: Eddie Johnson on Feb 24, 2004
    Comments: Iagree we need a complex in union co. What's the matter i know the comissoners like money.So why not let union co.get some.Look at cabrus i here they might be adding stall's so you could have a two day event.All they have to do is look around the area.We travel at least 2to 3hrs.away to show with the wfqha or fqhr.Sure would be nice to stay in our backyard for a change.
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    Name: Dawn Bates on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: Owning horses and participating in equine sports are the most wonderful ways of teaching young people responsiblilty and dedication to hard work. Equestrians learn to set goals and compete in a friendly competive atmosphere. Families,of all diverse economic statis,are brought together to experience a joy and comaraderie that developes from hours of close personal contact at the arenas. Equestrian families are the most sharing group of people I have ever been around. Whether you need a pair of boot socks, show sheen, or something to eat or drink, someone is always there offering to share. These people have a dedication to thier communities as well. I can't count the number of horse shows in which we have participated to raise money for families, communities or organizations in need of financial support. County funds could not be used any wiser than toward an Equestrian areana. Even children who do not own horses can benefit by having a place to come enjoy being around and learning about this special breed.
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    Name: Carol And John Land on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: We despirately need a facility like this in Union County. I'd like to see it go up in the Marvin area because northern counties like Mecklenburg and Gaston Co. also would be able to access it.
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    Name: Carol And John Land on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: We despirately need a facility like this in Union County. I'd like to see it go up in the Marvin area because northern counties like Mecklenburg and Gaston Co. also would be able to access it.
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    Name: Kathy Caudle on Feb 25, 2004
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    Name: Francis Stewart on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: horses-12 acres-41 yearly spent-$20,000.00
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    Name: Brooks Johnson on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: Well said and you are quite correct. We need a facility in this area. If the state can open it's eyes, then they can learn that this would be a major boost to the local economy, as well as the State of NC.
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    Name: Pat Boyd on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments: If Union County had such a facility it would be a unique and vibrant part of this area.
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    Name: Jack Gerdon on Feb 25, 2004
    Comments:
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    Name: Sandy Wright on Feb 26, 2004
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    Name: Karla Wright on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: 2 horses $1800 spent per year on farrier needs $9600 spent on board per year $1200 spent on lessons per year $2400 spent on showing per year $1000 spent on vet care per year $1000 spent per year on supplements and other misc needs (brushes, tack cleaning supplies, ...) We have full board, so hay, feed, wormers, are included
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    Name: Raymond Williams on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: 4horses on 9 acres. $2500 per year - feed $1500 per year - farrier $1000 per year - vet
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    Name: JIM PARKER on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments:
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    Name: AMY PARKER on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: 1 HORSE USED IN HUNTER/JUMPER $5000 OR MORE SPENT ON SHOWS EACH YEAR. BOARD IS $4320 A YEAR. VET IS SEVERAL HUNDRED A YEAR. FARRIER IS $720 A YEAR. $1350 ON LESSONS A YEAR. SUPPLEMENTS RUN $600 YEARLY. AND ON & ON & ON
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    Name: Rebekah Alvord on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: I really feel that people need to realize that there are many horse related people in union county
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    Name: Janet Dyson on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: Anson County: I have two Foundation Quarter Horses horses, a member of Foundation Quarter Horses of the Southeast. Our assoc has four shows per year. This is the second year for this group, and the first year was very successful. Vet bill per year on yearly vaccinations: $350. $$1060 on feed per year, $200-$300 for hay. farrier $400 per year. showing expenses: $1500 truck/trailer maintenance i do not board so there is property tax, fencing, stalls, mowing expence, weed control, fertilizer/pasture management in which the ag ext agents are necessary along with farm supply experts. are in the process of buying a couple of cattle for teaching horses to work. approx 7 acres. Hotel expense: at least $60 per weekend for shows. $45 for trailer hook up at the show grounds. $6 per bag of shavings, which is good for local economy. Trips to wal-mart for things we forget to pack. We have traveled to Harriman Tn for shows due to lack of facility availability. That is a seven hr trip from Monroe. The county would truly benefit from a covered arena that is well planned for all disciplines of equine, livestock, and shows for other animals. We do not need this arena to be designed for indoor sports. The need for footing for livestock is very important and would not work if designed for sports.
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    Name: Tommy Smith on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: This sound great to me
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    Name: Adam Arrico on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: My family and I have 6 horses of our own, that graze on apx 9.2 of our 12 acre plot in Union County. I am a 15 y.o. male that would greatly enjoy a centralized horse facility, and hope to hear that more progress is being made to make this a reality. I know that we spend AT LEAST 5-10 thousand dollars on our horses a year, and we want that revenew to stay in our county.
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    Name: Janet Elmo on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: We have one horse. Currently do not have acreage but will be moving in the spring to 5.5 acres so we can bring the horse home. Horse is boarded, so I spend approx. $400 annually for deworming & supplements; $300 for farrier; $1000 for vet; $4800 for board; $200 for seminars (in lieu of lessons/training).
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    Name: Lori Harroff on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: We would love to have an equine facility in union County or in an area adjacent to Union County. I live in Cabarrus County but attend horse shows in Union County.
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    Name: Terrie Small on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: # head of horses: 2.5 I have a pony too! # head of cattle: 0 Acreage dedicated to horses/cattle: 10 ac. Estimate of $ spent yearly on feed/hay/wormers/supplements: 400.00 but I only feed in the winter time! Estimate of $ spent yearly on farrier needs: 360$ I shoe every 8 weeks and I only have their front feet done! Estimate of $ spent yearly on veterinarian care:I give my own shots twice a year but I do have to have coggins and and now West nile done by the vet. 570$ Estimate of $ spent yearly on showing (clothing, tack, entry fees, travel, etc.) $ spent yearly on boarding horses in Union County: 0; I don't show but I know a lot of people who do! But I do travel alot in the summer to camp and ride and I would hate to say how much I spend then! $ spent yearly on lessons/training: 0;I don't train or have need of lessons but I have many friends that do give lessons and make their living so in this area!
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    Name: Susan Hanson on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: I have lived in Union County for 8 years and currently own five horses.I own 6 acres of which 3 are in pasture. I spend approx. $5000 on feed,hay and supplements, approx. 1000 on vet care,1500 on farrier needs. I attend approx.8 shows a year spending approx. 500 a show. Because most of them are at least an hour away a vast amount is spent of travel and lodging. I attended a couple of meetings last year on this issue and am willing to help in any way necessary. Thanks serenity sue
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    Name: Susan Wandler on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: I have 3 horses on @ 10 acres. I spend $910 or more per year in farrier fees, plus at least $400 annually on vet care, and a countless amount of money on tack, equestrian clothing, travel and club fees. I own both Tennessee Walking horses and a hunter/jumper. I traveled to Winston-Salem for my first hunter show last year and can't wait to go to another. Why can't we have these shows HERE I am very much in favor an Equestrian Center. It would be profitable. S. Wandler
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    Name: Jeanne Kelsey on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: We have 6 horses. Show Hunter/Jumper. We are also on board of Piedmont Hunter Jumper Assoc, which hosts 2 shows per year for its 200+ members and others. We have to go to Huntersville or Camden to hold these shows. I more central location would be wonderful.
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    Name: Janice Coley on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments:
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    Name: Lee & Terry Hoffman on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: 20 horses - 7 are ours and the rest boarders, 10 head of cattle, 26 acres, $10,000 on feed and hay, $3,000 on Farrier, $4,000+ on Vet, $5,000 on showing and associated expenses
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    Name: Debra Hayes on Feb 26, 2004
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    Name: Debra Hayes on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments:
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    Name: Betsy McCray on Feb 26, 2004
    Comments: I have six horses. Four live at my nine acre farm in Union County and two live at boarding facility in Union County. I don't want to know how much I spend on the above listed items. But I am sure it is substantial
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    Name: Shannon Price on Feb 27, 2004
    Comments: 1- 2 horses 2- 0 but are looking into it 3- 41/2 acres 4- approx. yrly feed expense $1,700.00 5- yrly farrier $240.00 6- yrly vet expense $300.00 7- yrly showing expenses $1,400.00 8- $2,100.00 (2003) 9- lessons exp. $1,500.00 10-yrly dues and fees $42.00
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    Name: Robin Woschkolup on Feb 28, 2004
    Comments: I have 2 horses on 86 acres in southern Meck. county. The creek on my property is the Meck./Union Co. line. We also lease pasture to run cattle, aprox. 75 head. My daughter and I spend quite a bit of money every year on equestrian supplies and accessories. An equestrian/agricultural faciltiy would be a great asset to Union County and those surrounding.
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    Name: Jack Jeffries on Feb 29, 2004
    Comments: please contact me, i may bo of some kind of help ..thanks for asking....jack
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    Name: S Lyons on Mar 1, 2004
    Comments: I have horses and I do not give out personal or financial information to blind websites.
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    Name: Carol Kurtz on Mar 2, 2004
    Comments: We are new to area and are currently boarding 4 horses on our 11 acres of property. Presently, we do not own horses.
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    Name: Connie Murphy on Mar 2, 2004
    Comments: 1. Two horses boarded at Brandywine stables in Midland (formerly in Union County). Estimated $4320. on board; $700 supplies; $317 insurance;$400 lessons; $25. 4H dues; $1320.00 show fees; $465 farrier; $1094. Vet bills; unknown travel fees with 4H activities
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    Name: Connie Cline on Mar 2, 2004
    Comments: 1) # head of horses (3) 2) # head of cattle (0) 3) Acreage dedicated to horses/cattle (5) 4) Estimate of $ spent yearly on feed/hay/wormers/supplements ($900) 5) Estimate of $ spent yearly on farrier needs ($600) 6) Estimate of $ spent yearly on veterinarian care ($250) 7) Estimate of $ spent yearly on showing (clothing, tack, entry fees, travel, etc.) (0) 8) $ spent yearly on boarding horses in Union County (0) 9) $ spent yearly on lessons/training ($5000) 10) $ spent yearly on organizational memberships ($50)
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    Name: Ivey Sumrell on Mar 2, 2004
    Comments: 25 head of horses 22 acres for horses $75,000 in feed, wormers and supplements $8,000 on farriers $5000-$7000 per year in vet costs Show expenses $7000 for just my personal horses...all 25 horses on teh farm would come to around $40,000 per year I am a boarding barn...but board fees are $650 per month per horse...approximately $250,000 per year for all 25 horses to baord here Instructors make total of $57,000 a year in lessons and coaching at horse shows Membership toals for all owners of the horses at my farm ould be about $10,000 per year
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    Name: Bruce Guthmann on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: Reffering to numbers 7 & 9 above, we spend around $4,000 a year on such items and events.
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    Name: Todd Walther on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: As a Coach for the Special Olmpics Equestrian Team of Union County, I support this petition 100%.
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    Name: Cherie Steele on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: I live in Lancaster Co. S.C., but we participate in equine events in both Carolina's as well as all over the country. A nice facility is this area could draw people from all parts of the country to participate and spend money in activities in Union Co. There is a great need for additional horse complex's in N.C. As a member of the S.C., N.C., and American Paint Horse Associations I am well aware of the fact that the N.C. club is looking for a nice facility to host shows. Currently the faciltiy in Arden, N.C. is the facility of choice for the large zone shows. These shows bring in 350+ horses and families from across the nation. The Raleigh complex is not in a central enough location for National use. Charlotte Meto area is (Union Co.) Recently there have been rumbles of a possible complex in Cabarrus Co. Don't let them bet you to the draw. This can be a big money raiser for any county. The equine industry is a booming business and Union Co. is surrounded by horse farms and ranches. The number of organized equine associations in this area is numerouse. What better place to put a complex Looking across the line and hoping!! Cherie Steele
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    Name: Katie Hadden on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: I work at a therapeutic riding center in Marshville - Mephibosheth Farms Angelic Riders, Inc. We have 17 horses, I own one horse, we serve a three county radius of volunteers, riders, and supporters.
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    Name: Susan Stallings on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: I live in Wake County, but support your cause by signing this petition. Hope this will be the "start" of a very good beginning!
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    Name: Deborah Hollowell on Mar 3, 2004
    Comments: 1. # head of horses = 7 2. no cattle 3. dedicated acreage = 12 4. $5200.00 5. $900.00 6. $500.00 7. $4000.00 8. $0 9. $1200.00 10. $200.00
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    Name: Jessica Young on Mar 4, 2004
    Comments:
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    Name: Angie Armstrong-Fuchs on Mar 5, 2004
    Comments: 1. 2 2. 0 3. 2 4. $700+ 5. $200+ 6. $1300+ 7. Will start showing this year so I don't know yet. 8. Keep horses at home. 9. $1200 10. None so far.
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    Name: Gena Simpson on Mar 7, 2004
    Comments: I am the daughter of Mitzi Simpson. We own and run a horse farm in the New Salem area. At our barn there are 14 horses and 1 donkey. our farm is on a spread of 47.7 acres. The amount spent yearly on the up keep of the horses is hard to determine but its around 10,000 a year. The farrier and vetranary bills per year is around 2,000 to 2,500. My yearly showing costs come up to be 500 to 1,000. I am an instruter and I train my own horses but in the last year I have spent 600 on a monthes training. I am a memeber of a 4H group, a local saddle club, the AQHA, and ApHA. The costs of these groups is about 200 a year. I am in need of a local equine facility and I hope I have helped make this possible.
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