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July 9, 2007

USTRC Contracts Research Services with CEBS
Team Roping group seeks to learn more about its members

(College Station, Texas) - United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC) of Stephenville, Texas, has entered into an agreement with the Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) at Texas A&M University to conduct an in-depth membership and demographic survey. The survey will be conducted on-line with results completed by November.

"This is the first survey USTRC has initiated since 2000," said USTRC marketing director John Findlay. "We learned a good deal about our member then, but we are working to find out more about their ideas, opinions and needs as we move forward in the growth of this sport. Having the CEBS conduct the study on our behalf, we believe, brings even more credibility to the information that will be generated."

The USTRC, a member of the CEBS, currently boasts more than 35,000 members, as well as lists more than 100,000 rated or classified team ropers. The survey will be conducted throughout September from among a randomly selected group of members and former members age 18 and older.

"Conducting research through Texas A&M offers the benefit of a university-based study performed by professional economists working in conjunction with one of the top veterinary schools and equine departments in the world." said CEBS Executive Director Ernie Davis, PhD. "The CEBS is be able to provide companies with highly-reliable data collection and analysis at a competitive price. In addition, companies that are members of the CEBS receive reduced rates on each project."

For businesses considering conducting a survey, the CEBS offers a comprehensive, cost effective research system that includes questionnaire design, survey administration, and statistical analysis of the data once it is collected. Survey design follows Dillman's Tailored Design Method, a product of years of research and intensive study. Extensive security measures protect participant identities and responses, data is analyzed using scientific statistical analysis methods, and professionals with an understanding of the equine industry are available to assist in the interpretation of the results.

To receive a quote on your next research project and/or an information packet about the Center and membership, contact Dr. Davis at eed@tamu.edu, by calling 979-845-1705 or at 2124 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2124.