Equine Sport and Agricultural Association - ESAA

02/09/2024

We have passed 1,500 signatures!

Grant Marquis Downs Racetrack and Ag Centre to ESAA for New Initiative

01/18/2024

NOW OPEN: we are accepting applications for use of the racetrack and the Ag Centre. If you have ever wanted to use the Marquis Downs Racetrack or the Ag Centre or wished that they could be improved, now is your chance to make that happen!

Think of ESAA as a clean slate. What would you do if given the chance to use the facilities? What is possible?

These applications will help us complete our plans to offer as many programs as possible for the biggest impact. It will give us a better idea of the level of interest in the facilities and, importantly, what the ag community needs from us.

Some examples:
• Do you wish to use the infield for sports like polocrosse, eventing, or agility?
• Are you a coach who wants to offer schooling for youth?
• Are you a trainer looking for affordable winter board?
• Are you a farrier who wants to put on a demonstration, or a vet who wants to run a summer educational program for the community?
• Do you operate a food truck and want to sell on race nights?
• Do you envision bigger and better 4H or Pony Club events?
• Do you belong to an organization that needs more space for events without breaking the bank?

From stabling to school horses, educational programming and events and everything in between, we want to work with the community for the benefit of the entire agricultural industry in Saskatchewan. If you have a need for the facilities, please fill out the form! By doing so, you will make our request stronger and will help us ensure that we can work with organizations and individuals like you far into the future.

Access the form: https://forms.gle/MjA3gUWSGHxQmEPT6

01/12/2024

Tonita Farrier Supplies Ltd is putting on a silent auction this weekend and has generously donated all proceeds to ESAA. Head on over to Laurie Tonita's personal page to check out the available items! Thanks, Laurie!

01/08/2024

Want to make an even bigger impact? Let's get our officials talking!

I have put together a letter-writing campaign, intended for MLAs, Saskatoon City Councillors, your local Chief and Council, Agriculture-focused corporations, small businesses, and more – simply download and send!

To access the letter: https://bit.ly/ESAA-support-letter

To find your MLA: https://bit.ly/find-my-mla
To find your City Councillor: https://bit.ly/find-my-councillor

12/30/2023

Now available: posters for distribution throughout Saskatchewan!

Do you know of a business that would like to support the rejuvenation of Marquis Downs and the Ag Centre under new management? Ask them to hang a poster in a high-traffic area! Barns, gas stations, coffee shops, community centres, agricultural machinery stores, feed and tack shops, small grocery stores and local restaurants are great places to start! Front desks, service counters, and community boards are great high-visibility places. Available in 8" x 10" to best fit potential placements.

These posters are free! Send us a message to let us know how many you would like and to arrange pickup or delivery. Please note that it's better to start small and pick up more when necessary. Even one poster is a HUGE help!

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

12/22/2023

In today’s Star Phoenix. I want to thank the great people at the Star for continuing to give us a voice.

12/20/2023

UPDATE: **1,400 and climbing! Keep up the great work!**

Please note that Change may ask you to boost our petition on their website; this money goes directly to Change to increase views. You are not required to boost the petition.

Our plans are ambitious, and we're going to need a hand. We have done well with petitions in the past – please sign!

Current signature goal: 1,500

Grant Marquis Downs Racetrack and Ag Centre to ESAA for New Initiative

12/20/2023

From the front page of the Star Phoenix, I bring you exciting news about a future for ag in Saskatchewan, from a hub in Saskatoon.

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The Saskatchewan Equine Sport and Agricultural Association (ESAA) has unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan to establish the foremost equine sporting facility in Saskatchewan.”

The initiative by the non-profit organization will involve a formal request for control of the Marquis Downs racetrack and its supporting structures, as well as a plan to offer a slate of year-round events and activities.

The request would allow the organization to use both the track and the Prairieland Ag Center to promote events 12 months a year, from horse racing to polocrosse, school field trips to a community garden, equine educational seminars and demonstrations to sleigh rides and more..."
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Please share this with your friends, family, or any other horse-crazy people you know who could make use of a facility such as this. ESAA is also actively looking for groups or individuals who wish to use the facility for more general ag events, such as youth ag programs.

Equine Sport and Agricultural Association is on a mission to revitalize the Saskatchewan equine industry through collaboration with partners.

11/12/2023

Hi everyone,

I don't want to overwhelm this group with Prairieland and other political stuff not directly related to horse racing, so if you want to see how this and other issues end, I invite you to join Stand Up Saskatoon. I promise there will be a lot of interesting stuff!

10/17/2023

Now available on the Star Phoenix Letters page!