Economic Impact Study

The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park (“the Riding Park”) is an important driver of visitation and economic activity in San Juan Capistrano, supporting local jobs and income. Blenheim Facility Management Group, LLC manages the Riding Park, which hosted approximately 7,500 horses at 16 week long events in 2021.

Blenheim EquiSports commissioned Tourism economics to conduct a comprehensive economic impact analysis to quantify the significant contribution of the Riding Park to the local economy.

Summary From 2021:
The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park generates significant economic impacts as the Riding Park spends money in the local economy to sustain operations, including spending on payroll, horse show expenses, facility maintenance, and general and administrative expenses.

In addition, out-of-town event participants and attendees spend money while attending events at the Riding Park and at off-site
establishments during their stay in San Juan Capistrano, including local restaurants, hotels, retailers, and recreation/entertainment
venues.

Total direct spending associated with the Riding Park in 2021 amounted to $62.7 million.

Summary 2021 to 2040:
The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park is expected to generate significant economic impacts as the Riding Park will spend money
in the local economy to sustain operations, including spending on payroll, horse show expenses, facility maintenance, and general and
administrative expenses.

In addition, out-of-town event participants and attendees will spend money while attending events at the Riding Park and at off-site
establishments during their stay in San Juan Capistrano, including local restaurants, hotels, retailers, and recreation/entertainment
venues.

Total direct spending associated with the Riding Park is expected to amount to $1.8 billion during the 20-year period from 2021 to 2040.