Enumeration and Valuation of Horses: Methodological Innovations and Results from a Connecticut Study

Authors

Jenifer Nadeau, University of ConnecticutFollow
Farhed Shah, University of ConnecticutFollow
Anita Chaudhry, University of WyomingFollow
Jose Maripani, University of ConnecticutFollow

Volume

44

Issue

6

Abstract

As more statewide horse surveys are undertaken, continuous improvement of methodology is needed. We surveyed veterinarians to determine the number of horses in Connecticut. We also questioned horse owners regarding willingness to sell at fair market value. We estimate that there are 43,059 horses in Connecticut. Of horse owners, 80% would not be willing to sell at fair market value. Surveying state veterinarians as opposed to horse owners may be a more reliable method in determining horse numbers. Refinement of survey instruments and survey of a wider population may be necessary to establish the true social value of horses.

Recommended Citation

Nadeau, J., Shah, F., Chaudhry, A., & Maripani, J. (2006). Enumeration and Valuation of Horses: Methodological Innovations and Results from a Connecticut Study. The Journal of Extension, 44(6), Article 26. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol44/iss6/26