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and suggestions of equestrian experts. This paper has been a joint effort between the
writer and the manager of the equestrian amateur sports Tatjana Kiilo, that’s why the
outcome of this paper is very important for the development of amateur sports. A survey
with open answers was sent to certified coaches. The initial selection consisted of 64
certified coaches, from which 15 answered the survey. The research showed, that
amateur equestrians are mainly people with good financial state and who practices
equestrian sport beside their main work and not for the money earning reasons. The
amateur equestrians are potential sponsors for the sport. Amateur athletes are willing to
donate in the sport they love and are interested in the development of the sport. The
Estonian Equestrian Federation 2012 calendar shows, that there are few race classes
meant for the amateur athletes. It would be motivating for the amateur athletes, if there
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