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https://doi.org/10.69680/ac.15.1.7

A Potential Development of an Equestrian Center in Istrian County

Katarina Rudan ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu Agronomski fakultet, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska *
Magdalena Zrakić Sušac ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu Agronomski fakultet, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska
Tajana Čop ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu Agronomski fakultet, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ana Čehić Marić ; Institut za poljoprivredu i turizam, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreč, Hrvatska

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

The estabkishment objective of an equestrian center in Istrian County was to foster a sustainable rural development and promote multifunctional agriculture. This paper analyzes the key factors influencing a potential for such a center, including the natural, economic, and social aspects. Applying the SWOT and TOWS analyses, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats were identified, with a particular emphasis being placed on a necessity of infrsatructural investments and professional workforce training. Despite challenges, the results demonstrated that Istria has a significant potential for the development of equestrian sports and tourism, making it a model for a sustainable development in rural areas.

Keywords

equestrian center, multifunctional agriculture, rural development, SWOT/TOWS analysis, Istrian County

Hrčak ID:

334402

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/334402

Publication date:

1.8.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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