7. As divided as the respondents were on
what type of horse they prefer, they were
united on what the size should be. Respondents of the AMHA survey (83.4%) and SM
survey (87.1%) want AMHA horses to be
34” or shorter. This is pretty dramatic and
sends a strong message.
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If, at some point in the future, the AMHA
wants to participate in the 34”-38” horse
market, in order to keep peace and prevent
a membership revolt it would seem best to
consider forming a separate registry for the
intermediate sized horses.
8. Although we are Miniature horse people,
we are not just Miniature horse people. As
a group, according to the AMHA survey,
38.3% of the respondents owned large horses, 28.3% poultry. 17.1% goats, 14.4% donkeys, and 12.5% cattle. Not only do we own
different types of animals, but we show different types of animals. For the most part,
we associate with different groups of people
as we part icipate in activities with our different types of animals.
9. A recent survey done by The Horse
showed that 72% of the respondents owned a
horse trailer. Well, when it comes to AMHA
members, the AMHA survey showed that
92% own a trailer. On average, it is a bumper
pull and it holds almost 7 Miniature horses.
When it comes to pulling our trailers, 78% of
us use a pickup and almost 13% use a SUV.
Given the number of members the AMHA
has, and our combined buying power, one
has to wonder why Ford F-150s and Dodge
Rams aren’t AMHA sponsors.
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10. Not only do we buy trucks and trailers,
but we are heavy into all kinds of equipment.
A look at the AMHA survey results shows
that 75.7% of us own chainsaws, 69.1% lawn
tractors, 64.5% farm tractors, 55.3% barn
cameras, 54.6% equipment trailers, 48.7%
brush hogs and on down the list.
As a group, the AMHA membership has a lot
of buying power. We are economically important, so why does this seem to be a secret?
Perhaps it is time we as a membership ask
our board to start thinking in a much more
commercial direction. I, for one, could live
with a Ford F-150 on the inside covers of the
World magazine if it meant that the association and our membership could find a little
financial fresh air to breathe.
D E C E M B E R 2015
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