Announcement: Horse Industry Drives Huge Economic Gains Across California

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Announcement: Horse Industry Drives Huge Economic Gains Across California

(Los Angeles) - As California grapples with a budget deficit in the tens of billions of dollars, the horse industry has grown into even more of a financial juggernaut for the state over the last five years, a new landmark report by the American Horse Council found. Funded by the California Horse Power Coalition, the report to be released this week will outline the industry’s billions of dollars in economic impact and tens of thousands of jobs for the state through racing, competition, recreation, equine therapy, animal wellness, and more.

WHO: Representatives from the California Horse Power Coalition, including Thoroughbred Owners of California, California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation, Santa Anita Park and additional equine industry leaders.

WHAT: Event to announce the equine industry’s significant and growing contributions to California’s economy, workforce, and culture.

WHEN: Thursday, February 15, 2024

12:30pm – doors open 1:00pm – speaking program begins 1:30pm – speakers available for interview

WHERE: Santa Anita Park, at Kingsbury Fountain in the Paddock Gardens.

Address: 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 Parking: Enter through Gate 8 off Baldwin Avenue. Turn left and follow the black & white cones to the Association Gate. Your name will be at the gate, and you will be directed for parking (RSVP instructions below).

CONTACT: Alexandra Lombardi: alombardi@actumllc.com; (516) 993-9676

Please RSVP by Thursday, 2/15 at 10:00am by replying to this email so we can secure parking.