Politics essay example: Letter to parliment
Dear Members of Parliament,
I am writing to inform you of the current crisis facing the horse industry.
Example One: Small Business
Templewood Horse Riding Centre will close in one month, with the loss of 7 jobs, if insurance cannot be found. International
visitors, disabled, schools and educational trainees will be affected. The business recently featured in an Irish publication as having one of the largest groups of working Connemara ponies in the world. Mr Michael Kalleske, Manager, can be contacted on Ph. (08) 8389 2388
Example Two: Self-employed
The Equestrian Federation insures coaches who provide all of the coaching to up and coming equestrian athletes, as well as earning a living teaching beginners and novice riders. The EFA National body (based in Adelaide) has not yet found insurance for coaches, riders or the many affiliated clubs and associations who link to the EFA for insurance purposes. Coaching and related activities is the livelihood or significant income of many people.
Example Three: Clubs & Associations
The Pony Club Association (National President lives in Adelaide) does not have any insurance to follow on from their current policy. Their insurance runs out on June 30th. This directly affects children. Mr Greg Bailey can be contacted on Ph. 8258 4831
Example Four: Flow-on Effects
Horses, by their very nature, require a high input compared to other recreation, sport or working activities. By restricting the estimated 100,000 horses in the SA industry, many, many small businesses will be directly affected with immediate hardship and job losses. This includes
Farriers – a traditional self-employed small business
Saddleries – A recent survey by Horse SA showed that the majority of the 51 saddleries in this state employ less than 5 people
Fodder supplies – spin-offs not only affect store staff, but suppliers, which are the regional farmers and mills
Coaches – as described earlier
Agistment centres – important small businesses, mostly managed by women
Veterinarians/veterinary nurses/dentitions and other horse health care professionals and para-professionals
Transport drivers – Several small operators rely on the non-racing industry for the majority of their income
..and the list goes on to rural suppliers, fencing, float manufacturers etc.
The fabric of the racing industry is not immune either, as many people, especially in regional areas (in which 70 % of racing takes place) rely on the broader horse industry for income sources. For every six race or competition horses in work a full time position is created.
A recent RIRDC report on the economic
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