Equine 101

Did you Know?

• The United States, as we might have expected, has the most horses by nation. They possess approximately 18 percent of the horses in the world (7.2 million).

• Whoa, that is A LOT!

• Some Facts According to the National Horse Council

• The horse industry contributes $122 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

• The U.S. horse industry employs 1.74 million people.

• Texas has the highest horse population per state.

• 1.6 million households in the U.S. own horses.

• 60% of equestrians work in managerial positions.

• 50% of horse owners have an annual income of over $100,000.

• The average price of a riding horse is $3,444.

• The annual ownership cost of a recreational horse is $7,896.