The aims of this study are first of all to investigate the reasons for choosing group or individual housing of horses. Moreover the study should give an overview about the opinions of horse owners on the concept of group housing and its advantages / disadvantages.

The aims of this study are first of all to investigate the reasons for choosing group or individual housing of horses. Moreover the study should give an overview about the opinions of horse owners on the concept of group housing and its advantages / disadvantages.

This research was carried out to investigate the main requirements of exhibitors and sponsors concerning a regional equestrian fair. One new open air exhibition named "Pferd & Freizeit" will be launched for the first time in July 2010 in Dülmen. Because exhibitors and sponsors are needed to ensure the …