Poll Recap: Youth Equine Organizations
Jennifer Whittle
August 1, 2017
Of the 392 respondents, 202 (52%) said they were or are a member of at least one equine youth organization.
Of the 392 respondents, 202 (52%) said they were or are a member of at least one equine youth organization.
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