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	Did You Know? Did You Know? In 2003, Canada had 9 hundred thousand + horses, which in turn added $15 million/ a year to the economy. 350,000 used for racing or other sports 285,000 used for pleasure 152,000 used for breeding 38,000 used for lessons 67,000 used for ranching or other work 10,000 used in the tourist trade 48,000 used for companions, etc. There where 250,000+ horse owners. 400,000 adult riders and 600,000 youth riders. The equine industry supports 200,000+ full time jobs. 77,000 on farms, 130,000+ in racing, shows, etc. 77,000+ jobs represent 15% of all on farm agricultural employment in Canada. Horses are the ONLY livestock subject to GST. In 2003, horse owners paid $120,000,000 for care and maintenance. The race industry contributed $200 million. This does not include the GST collected by the government from the sale of horses, that is extra. NOTE: This info is from a letter sent to all political parties by Equine Canada. To learn more go to Equine Canada's web site.