About Us
A growing body of industry stakeholders is dedicated to the promotion of Saskatchewan’s agricultural industry from a hub in Saskatoon.
Our Mission
Equine Sport and Agricultural Association shall provide quality entertainment, employment, and value-added agricultural opportunities at our facility within a unified, viable, progressive, accountable and collaborative industry environment.
Our History
ESAA came from a three-year effort to draw attention to the negative impact that Prairieland Park had on the agricultural community with the permanent closure of Marquis Downs. Nicole Hein is a Saskatoonian who began her racing career at Marquis Downs. When Prairieland closed, she stood up for those who were being left behind by this decision.
Opinion: Prairieland Park failing to meet its obligations to Saskatoon
Phil Tank: Prairieland Park scores own goal with shelved soccer scheme
Marquis Downs advocate says 'everybody lost' with Saskatoon soccer stadium construction halt
Sudden end of Marquis Downs spotlights the quiet power of Prairieland Park Corporation
Local jockey calls for Saskatoon city councillor to be investigated for alleged conflict of interest
'I don't know what we'd do without it': Marquis Downs closure is loss of healing space for mom and daughter
Supporters of Saskatoon's Marquis Downs asking city councilors to save horse racing track
Horse racing supporters take aim at city's relationship with Prairieland Park
Marquis Downs cancellation protest continues; manager responds to group’s claims
"People are concerned": Marquis Downs' 2021 closure has the local horse industry wondering what's next
'Our hearts are pretty heavy': Concerns raised over cancelled season at Marquis Downs
Get Involved
Involve Your Community
Our vision includes opportunities for our community: from food trucks and farm-to-table cooking demonstrations to school field trips and everything in between! If you know someone who could benefit from this facility, send them our way!
Share our Website
Do you know a horse-crazy person (don’t we all?) or someone who would be able to showcase their skill or sport at this facility? Send them to this website for them to learn more!
Write to Us
Do you have an idea that hasn’t been covered on our website? We want to hear from you! Send us an email briefly detailing your idea, and how you think it can help ESAA expand its offerings to the Saskatoon and beyond.
