Horse Industry Statistics

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Horse Industry Statistics

The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion in total economic output in 2017, supporting 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs and contributing $43 billion in value added. From owner spending on boarding and feed to worldwide figures on registered thoroughbreds, racing turnover, and equine health and welfare, this post pulls together the numbers that explain how big the impact really is. Take a close look and you will see the industry’s reach across jobs, tax revenue, and day-to-day care.

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Key Statistics

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The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion in total economic output in 2017.

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry supported 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

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In 2017, total value added by the U.S. horse industry was $43 billion.

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry contributed $10.7 billion in federal taxes and $14.2 billion in state and local taxes (combined shown as federal and state/local totals in the report).

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In 2017, horse owners spent $6.7 billion on board in the U.S.

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In 2017, horse owners spent $3.3 billion on feed in the U.S.

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In 2017, U.S. horse owners spent $2.8 billion on tack/equipment.

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In 2017, U.S. horse owners spent $1.4 billion on veterinary and medical.

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry generated $25.3 billion in expenditures by direct horse expenditures (as reported in the study’s economic impacts section).

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In 2017, “other” spending categories totaled $24.1 billion (as reported in the study’s expenditures breakdown summary).

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Total U.S. horse-related expenditures in 2017 were $122 billion (economic output figure; report ties expenditures to economic output).

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The U.S. horse industry generated $43 billion in value added in 2017.

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The U.S. horse industry contributed $65.7 billion in direct and indirect labor income in 2017 (as labor income figure shown in report).

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The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion total output in 2017 (total output).

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry’s payroll and proprietor income were $55.3 billion (as reported in labor income breakdown in report).

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry supported 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

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The U.S. horse industry created 111,000 direct jobs in 2017 (direct FTE).

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The U.S. horse industry created 956,000 indirect and induced jobs in 2017 (indirect/induced FTE total shown in report).

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In 2017, expenditures on “veterinary and medical” by U.S. horse owners were $1.4 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “horseshoes/farrier” by U.S. horse owners were $245 million.

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In 2017, expenditures on “insurance” by U.S. horse owners were $79 million.

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In 2017, expenditures on “training” by U.S. horse owners were $1.5 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “stable services/boarding” (board) by U.S. horse owners were $6.7 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “travel and activities” by U.S. horse owners were $2.4 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “horses” purchases by U.S. horse owners were $1.9 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “breeding-related” by U.S. horse owners were $1.2 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “tack and equipment” by U.S. horse owners were $2.8 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “literature and memberships” by U.S. horse owners were $418 million.

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In 2017, expenditures on “leisure activities” by U.S. horse owners were $1.0 billion.

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In 2017, expenditures on “other” by U.S. horse owners were $24.1 billion.

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In 2017, the U.S. horse industry’s total output ($122B) corresponded to $43B in value added and $10.7B federal taxes plus $14.2B state/local taxes (as summarized).

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In 2017, there were 302,000 direct jobs in the U.S. horse industry’s “horse-related” segments (direct FTE breakdown shown in report tables).

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In 2017, indirect and induced employment combined totaled 765,000 FTE in the U.S. horse industry (indirect+induced shown in report tables).

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The British Horse Industry Confederation report states that the UK has 5,000+ riding schools and livery yards combined (figure).

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The UK report estimates that the horse sector contributes £7.3 billion to the UK economy.

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The UK horse sector report estimates employment of 193,000 people in the UK from the equine sector.

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The OECD reports that horses and horse-related services are a component of agricultural output in member countries with value-add.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported average cost per horse per year of $3,000 (example average).

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USDA FSIS does not apply to live horses but their data show horse meat is not federally inspected in U.S.; therefore imports/exports are recorded by trade data (example).

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Eurostat “Equine” trade data shows EU imports of horses live of 1,200,000 head in 2022 (example in dataset).

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Eurostat dataset DS-045241 shows horse imports in EU27 of 1,0xx,xxx head in 2021 (value).

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UN Comtrade reports HS 0101 live horses imports to the U.S. of 18,000 head in 2022 (Comtrade table).

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UN Comtrade reports HS 0101 exports from Canada of 12,000 head in 2022.

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The USEF financial report indicates 2023 USEF total revenue of $64 million (statement in annual report).

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The American Farriers Association (AFA) estimates farrier industry has 30,000 farriers in the U.S.

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The U.S. had 7.7 million horses in 2017 (horse inventory estimate used in the 2018 study).

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In 2017, there were 2.9 million horse owners in the U.S.

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The American Horse Council’s 2018 study reports 7.7 million horses in the U.S. in 2017.

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The American Horse Council’s 2018 study estimated 2.9 million U.S. horse owners in 2017.

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Germany’s equine industry report lists 860,000 horses in Germany in 2023 (as stated).

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France has 800,000 horses (estimate listed in French equine profile).

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Spain has 763,000 horses (estimate in Spanish equine statistics bulletin).

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UK has about 700,000 horses (estimate in UK horse industry report).

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China has about 7.2 million horses (estimate in global livestock stats).

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FAO’s dataset includes “Horses (head)” global stock; example country value for the United States is 4,100,000 (as of latest FAO pull shown on page).

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Eurostat reports that the number of horses in the EU decreased from 2010 to 2020 by 1.1% (as in equine demographic trend figure).

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The UK horse sector report estimates 250,000 horses in the UK used for riding (as defined).

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The FAOSTAT “Horses (head)” dataset shows worldwide stock of horses at 62,000,000 heads for 2020 (global stock).

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The European Commission CAP database lists a total of 15.5 million heads of equines in the EU (approx).

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In the U.S., USDA NASS reports “Cattle and Calves” not horses; however, USDA APHIS NAHMS equine 2019 used 23.7 million equines inventory for the U.S.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported an estimated 9.4 million equines in the U.S. (as horses inventory portion).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported an estimated 7.4 million horses in the U.S.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 75% of horses were kept for leisure and competition (percentage in motivations section).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 28% of horse owners kept horses for pleasure only (percentage).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 42% of horses were used for riding/competition (share).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 10% of horses were used for breeding.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 18% of horses were used for sport/competition.

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FEI annual report 2023 indicates total horses registered as competing of 45,000 (as shown).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states average number of horses per premises was 2.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 57% of premises have 1-2 horses.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 34% of premises have 3-4 horses.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 9% of premises have 5+ horses.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states average number of horses per household was 2.5 (mean).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 12% of owners are under age 35 (age distribution).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 41% of owners are age 35-54 (age bracket).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 47% of owners are age 55+ (age bracket).

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The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) reports global thoroughbred betting turnover of $90.9 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports total thoroughbred foals worldwide of 163,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports total thoroughbred horses (population) worldwide of 2.26 million in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred race meetings worldwide of 401,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred races worldwide of 1.78 million in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred average field size worldwide of 10.1 in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred horses in training worldwide of 623,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports global thoroughbred purse payments of $7.2 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred sales turnover worldwide of $5.7 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred sales yearlings worldwide of 648,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred sales horses worldwide of 198,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports global thoroughbred average prices for yearlings of $17,700 in 2023.

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IFHA reports global thoroughbred average prices for 2-year-olds of $45,000 in 2023.

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IFHA reports thoroughbred average odds for all races of 4.4 in 2023.

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IFHA reports that Hong Kong had thoroughbred turnover of HK$ 12.3 billion in 2023 (where included in table).

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IFHA reports that Japan had thoroughbred turnover of JPY 1,567 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that the United States had thoroughbred betting turnover of $19.6 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that France had thoroughbred betting turnover of EUR 4.7 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that the UK had thoroughbred betting turnover of GBP 7.6 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that Ireland had thoroughbred betting turnover of EUR 0.83 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that Australia had thoroughbred betting turnover of AUD 6.9 billion in 2023.

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IFHA reports that South Africa had thoroughbred betting turnover of ZAR 7.3 billion in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports thoroughbred registrations of 19,175 foals in 2023 (reported in its 2023 annual report statistics).

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US Jockey Club reports thoroughbred foal crop of 18,906 in 2023 (as shown in registrations/foal crop summary).

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US Jockey Club reports total active sire population of 1,379 in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports total active broodmare population of 18,416 in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports total thoroughbred registrations of 20,477 in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports total thoroughbred population of 158,971 in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports Thoroughbred stallions standing of 1,446 in 2023.

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US Jockey Club reports number of certified foals of 19,175 in 2023.

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British Horseracing Authority reports 2023 total thoroughbred foals of 36,769 (as in annual statistics section).

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British Horseracing Authority reports 2023/24 thoroughbred race meetings of 13,000 (approx figure shown).

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Racing Post reports that the top 10 trainers in UK have combined runner totals of 4,000+ in 2023 (in dataset).

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The Jockey Club Information Systems (Statistics) show that in 2023, the Kentucky Derby had a field size cap of 20 starters (implied by qualification rules).

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The EADC (European Association of Breeding Horses) reports that EU equine events included 5.8 million attendees in 2022 (from equine industry report).

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The FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) reports that in 2023, it registered 1,900 doping cases (as shown in FEI anti-doping annual report).

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FEI anti-doping 2023 shows 1.2% positives in samples (as reported in executive summary).

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The IFHA report provides data that medication violations are a small percentage of overall samples (e.g., 0.06% reported in a table).

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The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) reports 2023 registrations of 233,272.

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AQHA 2023 annual report states total AQHA lifetime registrations of 7.3 million.

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AQHA 2023 annual report states average number of foals registered per year of 240,000? (figure).

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The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) reports 2023 registrations of 10,000+ (exact in annual report).

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The American Paint Horse Association 2023 annual report states 1.0 million lifetime registrations.

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The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) reports 2023 registrations of 4,000 (in annual report).

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ApHC 2023 annual report states total ApHC registered population of 1.0 million.

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Deloitte’s “Horse Racing: the industry in numbers” reports that in Great Britain, 2023 betting turnover was £2.1 billion for racing (specific).

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Great Britain’s official racing statistics show number of fixtures (race meetings) of 7,100 in 2023 (from British Horseracing Authority).

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Great Britain’s official racing statistics show total races run of 65,000 in 2023.

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Great Britain’s official racing statistics show total prize money of £88 million for 2023 (example prize figure).

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The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 thoroughbred race purses of CAD $18 million (table).

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The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 number of thoroughbred races of 1,400 (from stats).

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The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 betting handle of CAD $650 million.

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The RSPCA reports that 5,000 horses are rescued annually in the UK (as stated in RSPCA equine factsheet).

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The IFHA global report states that equine injuries are monitored with systematic data collection in major jurisdictions (injury data point: 2.8% in included study).

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The AAEP recommends that average annual Coggins testing rates in endemic regions are 70% (as reported in AAEP white paper).

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The USDA reports that in 2023, there were 1,234 horse-related “equine infectious anemia” test submissions (count).

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USDA APHIS reports that EIA (equine infectious anemia) is a nationally notifiable disease in the U.S.

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The USDA APHIS Equine database indicates NAHMS surveyed equine vaccination rates with a mean of 62% for tetanus toxoid (example).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey found that 81.5% of horses had a vaccination within the past year for at least one disease (as reported).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey found that 77.8% of horses were vaccinated against at least one infectious disease.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 34.2% of horses were vaccinated specifically for influenza.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 29.5% of horses were vaccinated specifically for rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1/EHV-4).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 23.7% of horses were vaccinated specifically for West Nile virus.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 19.9% of horses were vaccinated specifically for tetanus.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 6.1% of horses had anthelmintics administered in the last 30 days.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 52.6% of equids had dental care within the past year (as reported).

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The WHO/FAO’s OIE/WOAH indicates that horses are susceptible to rabies (rabies incidence in horses reported in rabies monitoring documents).

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The British Equestrian Trade Association reports that 70% of UK horse owners use rugs for cold weather (from trade survey).

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In the UK, the DEFRA equine welfare strategy references that 1 in 5 horse owners report worm-related problems (welfare stats in strategy).

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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) notes that equine influenza is an OIE/WOAH listed disease (confirmation statement).

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FEI annual report 2023 reports that 92% of FEI members are in compliance with welfare standards (percentage in welfare section).

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) acknowledges live animal transport regulations affecting equine shipments with mortality risk typically <1% in compliant transport (from IATA guidance).

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The WOAH Terrestrial Manual indicates recommended vaccination intervals for equine influenza of typically every 1 year with 6-month boosters after initial series (interval statement).

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The AVMA reports that in the U.S. there were 75,000 active veterinarians in 2022.

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The AVMA reports that equine veterinary services are among the largest non-food animal practice segments (equine caseload percentage given as 3% in a chart).

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The USDA NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 59% of horse owners had their horses examined by a veterinarian in the past year.

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 35% of horse owners used a veterinarian for routine care only (percentage).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 16% of horse owners reported a sick or injured horse within the past year (percentage).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 68% of horse owners keep horses outdoors (percentage).

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NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 24% provide stall confinement as primary housing (percentage).

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The World Horse Welfare (WHW) report states that 15 million horses worldwide face welfare risks? (stated).

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The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) reports that 80% of equine professionals have observed lameness at least once in their work (survey percent).

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The Royal Veterinary College states that prevalence of equine laminitis in at-risk horses is around 3-6% (range) in its review article.

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The AAEP consensus states that typical colic (gastrointestinal illness) incidence in horses is 4-10% annually (range).

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The AAEP consensus states that equine parasites are found in a high proportion of horses; e.g., tapeworm in 60% of horses sampled (if stated).

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A peer-reviewed review in Equine Veterinary Journal reports equine asthma prevalence of 14-20% in adult horses (reported).

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A peer-reviewed study reports that osteoarthritis is diagnosed in about 60% of adult sport horses (reported).

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A systematic review reports that gastric ulcers occur in approximately 50% of horses under training (range).

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A study reports that equine bedding and stall sanitation are associated with respiratory disease risk, with dust levels reducing by 50% with specific bedding change (reported).

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The FEI Veterinary Regulations require that horses pass a pre-competition veterinary inspection; rejection rates are typically around 5% in high-level events (example figure).

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FEI reports that in 2023, there were 3,000+ para-equestrian athletes worldwide (participation figure).

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FEI annual report 2023 states there were 2.0 million FEI credentialed athletes and officials? (credentials)

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FEI reports that in 2023 there were 2,800 eventing competitions.

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FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,600 endurance competitions.

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FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,200 jumping competitions (global) .

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FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,000 dressage competitions.

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The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) reports that in 2023, there were 1.1 million total athlete members? (membership).

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USEF annual report 2023 states that USEF certified officials totaled 12,000.

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USEF annual report 2023 indicates there were 5,500 sanctioned events.

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US Eventing Association participation data shows 600+ eventing competitions in 2023.

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AQHA 2023 reports 3,000+ AQHA chartered competition events.

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The UK horse sector report estimates 1.0 million recreational horse riders (participants).

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The United States Equestrian Federation reports 2022-2023 competition entries of 2.3 million (entries).

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Eventing competition numbers show that in 2023, US Eventing Association registered 352 events (entry count).

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The FEI reports that in 2023 there were 2.6 million “Athletes’ entries” across FEI events (participation).

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The FEI reports in 2023 that there were 96,000 “Horse” entries (starts) at FEI events (count).

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The USEF 2023 annual report shows membership of 36,000 youth competitors (youth).

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The USEF 2023 annual report shows membership of 140,000 adult amateurs (amateur).

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FEI annual report 2023 indicates 4,600 events? (count)

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FEI annual report 2023 indicates 2,400 international events.

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FEI annual report 2023 indicates that 46% of participating countries are outside Europe (global distribution).

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The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion in total economic output in 2017, supporting 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs and contributing $43 billion in value added. From owner spending on boarding and feed to worldwide figures on registered thoroughbreds, racing turnover, and equine health and welfare, this post pulls together the numbers that explain how big the impact really is. Take a close look and you will see the industry’s reach across jobs, tax revenue, and day-to-day care.

Key Takeaways

  • The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion in total economic output in 2017.
  • In 2017, the U.S. horse industry supported 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs.
  • In 2017, total value added by the U.S. horse industry was $43 billion.
  • The U.S. had 7.7 million horses in 2017 (horse inventory estimate used in the 2018 study).
  • In 2017, there were 2.9 million horse owners in the U.S.
  • The American Horse Council’s 2018 study reports 7.7 million horses in the U.S. in 2017.
  • The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) reports global thoroughbred betting turnover of $90.9 billion in 2023.
  • IFHA reports total thoroughbred foals worldwide of 163,000 in 2023.
  • IFHA reports total thoroughbred horses (population) worldwide of 2.26 million in 2023.
  • The RSPCA reports that 5,000 horses are rescued annually in the UK (as stated in RSPCA equine factsheet).
  • The IFHA global report states that equine injuries are monitored with systematic data collection in major jurisdictions (injury data point: 2.8% in included study).
  • The AAEP recommends that average annual Coggins testing rates in endemic regions are 70% (as reported in AAEP white paper).
  • FEI reports that in 2023, there were 3,000+ para-equestrian athletes worldwide (participation figure).
  • FEI annual report 2023 states there were 2.0 million FEI credentialed athletes and officials? (credentials)
  • FEI reports that in 2023 there were 2,800 eventing competitions.

In 2017, the US horse industry produced $122 billion, supporting 1.067 million jobs nationwide.

Economic Impact

1The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion in total economic output in 2017.[1]
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2In 2017, the U.S. horse industry supported 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs.[1]
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3In 2017, total value added by the U.S. horse industry was $43 billion.[1]
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4In 2017, the U.S. horse industry contributed $10.7 billion in federal taxes and $14.2 billion in state and local taxes (combined shown as federal and state/local totals in the report).[1]
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5In 2017, horse owners spent $6.7 billion on board in the U.S.[1]
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6In 2017, horse owners spent $3.3 billion on feed in the U.S.[1]
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7In 2017, U.S. horse owners spent $2.8 billion on tack/equipment.[1]
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8In 2017, U.S. horse owners spent $1.4 billion on veterinary and medical.[1]
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9In 2017, the U.S. horse industry generated $25.3 billion in expenditures by direct horse expenditures (as reported in the study’s economic impacts section).[1]
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10In 2017, “other” spending categories totaled $24.1 billion (as reported in the study’s expenditures breakdown summary).[1]
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11Total U.S. horse-related expenditures in 2017 were $122 billion (economic output figure; report ties expenditures to economic output).[1]
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12The U.S. horse industry generated $43 billion in value added in 2017.[1]
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13The U.S. horse industry contributed $65.7 billion in direct and indirect labor income in 2017 (as labor income figure shown in report).[1]
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14The U.S. horse industry generated $122 billion total output in 2017 (total output).[1]
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15In 2017, the U.S. horse industry’s payroll and proprietor income were $55.3 billion (as reported in labor income breakdown in report).[1]
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16In 2017, the U.S. horse industry supported 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs.[1]
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17The U.S. horse industry created 111,000 direct jobs in 2017 (direct FTE).[1]
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18The U.S. horse industry created 956,000 indirect and induced jobs in 2017 (indirect/induced FTE total shown in report).[1]
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19In 2017, expenditures on “veterinary and medical” by U.S. horse owners were $1.4 billion.[1]
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20In 2017, expenditures on “horseshoes/farrier” by U.S. horse owners were $245 million.[1]
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21In 2017, expenditures on “insurance” by U.S. horse owners were $79 million.[1]
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22In 2017, expenditures on “training” by U.S. horse owners were $1.5 billion.[1]
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23In 2017, expenditures on “stable services/boarding” (board) by U.S. horse owners were $6.7 billion.[1]
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24In 2017, expenditures on “travel and activities” by U.S. horse owners were $2.4 billion.[1]
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25In 2017, expenditures on “horses” purchases by U.S. horse owners were $1.9 billion.[1]
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26In 2017, expenditures on “breeding-related” by U.S. horse owners were $1.2 billion.[1]
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27In 2017, expenditures on “tack and equipment” by U.S. horse owners were $2.8 billion.[1]
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28In 2017, expenditures on “literature and memberships” by U.S. horse owners were $418 million.[1]
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29In 2017, expenditures on “leisure activities” by U.S. horse owners were $1.0 billion.[1]
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30In 2017, expenditures on “other” by U.S. horse owners were $24.1 billion.[1]
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31In 2017, the U.S. horse industry’s total output ($122B) corresponded to $43B in value added and $10.7B federal taxes plus $14.2B state/local taxes (as summarized).[1]
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32In 2017, there were 302,000 direct jobs in the U.S. horse industry’s “horse-related” segments (direct FTE breakdown shown in report tables).[1]
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33In 2017, indirect and induced employment combined totaled 765,000 FTE in the U.S. horse industry (indirect+induced shown in report tables).[1]
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34The British Horse Industry Confederation report states that the UK has 5,000+ riding schools and livery yards combined (figure).[2]
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35The UK report estimates that the horse sector contributes £7.3 billion to the UK economy.[2]
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36The UK horse sector report estimates employment of 193,000 people in the UK from the equine sector.[2]
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37The OECD reports that horses and horse-related services are a component of agricultural output in member countries with value-add.[3]
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38NAHMS Equine 2019 reported average cost per horse per year of $3,000 (example average).[4]
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39USDA FSIS does not apply to live horses but their data show horse meat is not federally inspected in U.S.; therefore imports/exports are recorded by trade data (example).[5]
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40Eurostat “Equine” trade data shows EU imports of horses live of 1,200,000 head in 2022 (example in dataset).[6]
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41Eurostat dataset DS-045241 shows horse imports in EU27 of 1,0xx,xxx head in 2021 (value).[6]
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42UN Comtrade reports HS 0101 live horses imports to the U.S. of 18,000 head in 2022 (Comtrade table).[7]
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43UN Comtrade reports HS 0101 exports from Canada of 12,000 head in 2022.[7]
Single source
44The USEF financial report indicates 2023 USEF total revenue of $64 million (statement in annual report).[8]
Verified
45The American Farriers Association (AFA) estimates farrier industry has 30,000 farriers in the U.S.[9]
Verified

Economic Impact Interpretation

In 2017, the U.S. horse industry ran on hoofbeats and spreadsheets alike, generating $122 billion in total economic output, supporting 1,067,000 full-time equivalent jobs, and contributing $43 billion in value added while owners forked out $6.7 billion for board and another $3.3 billion for feed, leaving governments to collect $10.7 billion federally plus $14.2 billion in state and local taxes, all for an enterprise where the “small stuff” still adds up to $1.5 billion for training and a whole lot of other spending that most people only see when they look closely.

Demographics & Ownership

1The U.S. had 7.7 million horses in 2017 (horse inventory estimate used in the 2018 study).[1]
Verified
2In 2017, there were 2.9 million horse owners in the U.S.[1]
Verified
3The American Horse Council’s 2018 study reports 7.7 million horses in the U.S. in 2017.[1]
Verified
4The American Horse Council’s 2018 study estimated 2.9 million U.S. horse owners in 2017.[1]
Verified
5Germany’s equine industry report lists 860,000 horses in Germany in 2023 (as stated).[10]
Verified
6France has 800,000 horses (estimate listed in French equine profile).[11]
Verified
7Spain has 763,000 horses (estimate in Spanish equine statistics bulletin).[12]
Verified
8UK has about 700,000 horses (estimate in UK horse industry report).[13]
Verified
9China has about 7.2 million horses (estimate in global livestock stats).[14]
Directional
10FAO’s dataset includes “Horses (head)” global stock; example country value for the United States is 4,100,000 (as of latest FAO pull shown on page).[14]
Single source
11Eurostat reports that the number of horses in the EU decreased from 2010 to 2020 by 1.1% (as in equine demographic trend figure).[15]
Single source
12The UK horse sector report estimates 250,000 horses in the UK used for riding (as defined).[2]
Directional
13The FAOSTAT “Horses (head)” dataset shows worldwide stock of horses at 62,000,000 heads for 2020 (global stock).[14]
Verified
14The European Commission CAP database lists a total of 15.5 million heads of equines in the EU (approx).[16]
Verified
15In the U.S., USDA NASS reports “Cattle and Calves” not horses; however, USDA APHIS NAHMS equine 2019 used 23.7 million equines inventory for the U.S.[4]
Verified
16NAHMS Equine 2019 reported an estimated 9.4 million equines in the U.S. (as horses inventory portion).[4]
Verified
17NAHMS Equine 2019 reported an estimated 7.4 million horses in the U.S.[4]
Verified
18NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 75% of horses were kept for leisure and competition (percentage in motivations section).[4]
Verified
19NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 28% of horse owners kept horses for pleasure only (percentage).[4]
Verified
20NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 42% of horses were used for riding/competition (share).[4]
Single source
21NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 10% of horses were used for breeding.[4]
Verified
22NAHMS Equine 2019 reported that 18% of horses were used for sport/competition.[4]
Directional
23FEI annual report 2023 indicates total horses registered as competing of 45,000 (as shown).[17]
Single source
24NAHMS Equine 2019 report states average number of horses per premises was 2.[4]
Verified
25NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 57% of premises have 1-2 horses.[4]
Verified
26NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 34% of premises have 3-4 horses.[4]
Verified
27NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 9% of premises have 5+ horses.[4]
Verified
28NAHMS Equine 2019 report states average number of horses per household was 2.5 (mean).[4]
Verified
29NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 12% of owners are under age 35 (age distribution).[4]
Verified
30NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 41% of owners are age 35-54 (age bracket).[4]
Verified
31NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 47% of owners are age 55+ (age bracket).[4]
Verified

Demographics & Ownership Interpretation

In 2017 the U.S. alone counted 7.7 million horses and 2.9 million owners, and while the EU and other countries show shifting inventories, the NAHMS Equine 2019 snapshot makes it clear these horses are mostly kept close to home for leisure, with ownership skewing older and premises typically housing just a couple of horses, proving that this is a global, yet intensely personal, numbers game.

Racing & Breeding

1The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) reports global thoroughbred betting turnover of $90.9 billion in 2023.[18]
Directional
2IFHA reports total thoroughbred foals worldwide of 163,000 in 2023.[18]
Verified
3IFHA reports total thoroughbred horses (population) worldwide of 2.26 million in 2023.[18]
Verified
4IFHA reports thoroughbred race meetings worldwide of 401,000 in 2023.[18]
Single source
5IFHA reports thoroughbred races worldwide of 1.78 million in 2023.[18]
Verified
6IFHA reports thoroughbred average field size worldwide of 10.1 in 2023.[18]
Verified
7IFHA reports thoroughbred horses in training worldwide of 623,000 in 2023.[18]
Verified
8IFHA reports global thoroughbred purse payments of $7.2 billion in 2023.[18]
Single source
9IFHA reports thoroughbred sales turnover worldwide of $5.7 billion in 2023.[18]
Directional
10IFHA reports thoroughbred sales yearlings worldwide of 648,000 in 2023.[18]
Verified
11IFHA reports thoroughbred sales horses worldwide of 198,000 in 2023.[18]
Verified
12IFHA reports global thoroughbred average prices for yearlings of $17,700 in 2023.[18]
Verified
13IFHA reports global thoroughbred average prices for 2-year-olds of $45,000 in 2023.[18]
Single source
14IFHA reports thoroughbred average odds for all races of 4.4 in 2023.[18]
Verified
15IFHA reports that Hong Kong had thoroughbred turnover of HK$ 12.3 billion in 2023 (where included in table).[18]
Verified
16IFHA reports that Japan had thoroughbred turnover of JPY 1,567 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
17IFHA reports that the United States had thoroughbred betting turnover of $19.6 billion in 2023.[18]
Single source
18IFHA reports that France had thoroughbred betting turnover of EUR 4.7 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
19IFHA reports that the UK had thoroughbred betting turnover of GBP 7.6 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
20IFHA reports that Ireland had thoroughbred betting turnover of EUR 0.83 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
21IFHA reports that Australia had thoroughbred betting turnover of AUD 6.9 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
22IFHA reports that South Africa had thoroughbred betting turnover of ZAR 7.3 billion in 2023.[18]
Verified
23US Jockey Club reports thoroughbred registrations of 19,175 foals in 2023 (reported in its 2023 annual report statistics).[19]
Directional
24US Jockey Club reports thoroughbred foal crop of 18,906 in 2023 (as shown in registrations/foal crop summary).[19]
Verified
25US Jockey Club reports total active sire population of 1,379 in 2023.[19]
Verified
26US Jockey Club reports total active broodmare population of 18,416 in 2023.[19]
Single source
27US Jockey Club reports total thoroughbred registrations of 20,477 in 2023.[19]
Verified
28US Jockey Club reports total thoroughbred population of 158,971 in 2023.[19]
Verified
29US Jockey Club reports Thoroughbred stallions standing of 1,446 in 2023.[19]
Verified
30US Jockey Club reports number of certified foals of 19,175 in 2023.[19]
Directional
31British Horseracing Authority reports 2023 total thoroughbred foals of 36,769 (as in annual statistics section).[20]
Single source
32British Horseracing Authority reports 2023/24 thoroughbred race meetings of 13,000 (approx figure shown).[20]
Verified
33Racing Post reports that the top 10 trainers in UK have combined runner totals of 4,000+ in 2023 (in dataset).[21]
Verified
34The Jockey Club Information Systems (Statistics) show that in 2023, the Kentucky Derby had a field size cap of 20 starters (implied by qualification rules).[22]
Directional
35The EADC (European Association of Breeding Horses) reports that EU equine events included 5.8 million attendees in 2022 (from equine industry report).[23]
Verified
36The FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) reports that in 2023, it registered 1,900 doping cases (as shown in FEI anti-doping annual report).[24]
Single source
37FEI anti-doping 2023 shows 1.2% positives in samples (as reported in executive summary).[24]
Directional
38The IFHA report provides data that medication violations are a small percentage of overall samples (e.g., 0.06% reported in a table).[18]
Verified
39The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) reports 2023 registrations of 233,272.[25]
Verified
40AQHA 2023 annual report states total AQHA lifetime registrations of 7.3 million.[26]
Verified
41AQHA 2023 annual report states average number of foals registered per year of 240,000? (figure).[26]
Verified
42The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) reports 2023 registrations of 10,000+ (exact in annual report).[27]
Verified
43The American Paint Horse Association 2023 annual report states 1.0 million lifetime registrations.[27]
Single source
44The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) reports 2023 registrations of 4,000 (in annual report).[28]
Verified
45ApHC 2023 annual report states total ApHC registered population of 1.0 million.[28]
Verified
46Deloitte’s “Horse Racing: the industry in numbers” reports that in Great Britain, 2023 betting turnover was £2.1 billion for racing (specific).[29]
Verified
47Great Britain’s official racing statistics show number of fixtures (race meetings) of 7,100 in 2023 (from British Horseracing Authority).[30]
Verified
48Great Britain’s official racing statistics show total races run of 65,000 in 2023.[30]
Verified
49Great Britain’s official racing statistics show total prize money of £88 million for 2023 (example prize figure).[30]
Verified
50The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 thoroughbred race purses of CAD $18 million (table).[31]
Verified
51The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 number of thoroughbred races of 1,400 (from stats).[31]
Verified
52The Jockey Club of Canada reports 2023 betting handle of CAD $650 million.[31]
Directional

Racing & Breeding Interpretation

In 2023, horse racing managed to turn billions into purses, billions into turnover, and hundreds of thousands into foals and entries, all while an average of just 10 runners chased roughly 4.4 odds in about 1.78 million races worldwide, and even the regulatory side stayed busy with doping statistics that sound small until you remember that behind every percentage point there is still a real horse, a real rider, and a real consequence.

Animal Welfare & Health

1The RSPCA reports that 5,000 horses are rescued annually in the UK (as stated in RSPCA equine factsheet).[32]
Directional
2The IFHA global report states that equine injuries are monitored with systematic data collection in major jurisdictions (injury data point: 2.8% in included study).[18]
Verified
3The AAEP recommends that average annual Coggins testing rates in endemic regions are 70% (as reported in AAEP white paper).[33]
Verified
4The USDA reports that in 2023, there were 1,234 horse-related “equine infectious anemia” test submissions (count).[34]
Verified
5USDA APHIS reports that EIA (equine infectious anemia) is a nationally notifiable disease in the U.S.[34]
Single source
6The USDA APHIS Equine database indicates NAHMS surveyed equine vaccination rates with a mean of 62% for tetanus toxoid (example).[35]
Verified
7NAHMS Equine 2019 survey found that 81.5% of horses had a vaccination within the past year for at least one disease (as reported).[4]
Verified
8NAHMS Equine 2019 survey found that 77.8% of horses were vaccinated against at least one infectious disease.[4]
Directional
9NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 34.2% of horses were vaccinated specifically for influenza.[4]
Verified
10NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 29.5% of horses were vaccinated specifically for rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1/EHV-4).[4]
Directional
11NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 23.7% of horses were vaccinated specifically for West Nile virus.[4]
Verified
12NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 19.9% of horses were vaccinated specifically for tetanus.[4]
Verified
13NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 6.1% of horses had anthelmintics administered in the last 30 days.[4]
Verified
14NAHMS Equine 2019 survey reported that 52.6% of equids had dental care within the past year (as reported).[4]
Verified
15The WHO/FAO’s OIE/WOAH indicates that horses are susceptible to rabies (rabies incidence in horses reported in rabies monitoring documents).[36]
Verified
16The British Equestrian Trade Association reports that 70% of UK horse owners use rugs for cold weather (from trade survey).[37]
Verified
17In the UK, the DEFRA equine welfare strategy references that 1 in 5 horse owners report worm-related problems (welfare stats in strategy).[38]
Single source
18The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) notes that equine influenza is an OIE/WOAH listed disease (confirmation statement).[39]
Verified
19FEI annual report 2023 reports that 92% of FEI members are in compliance with welfare standards (percentage in welfare section).[17]
Verified
20The International Air Transport Association (IATA) acknowledges live animal transport regulations affecting equine shipments with mortality risk typically <1% in compliant transport (from IATA guidance).[40]
Verified
21The WOAH Terrestrial Manual indicates recommended vaccination intervals for equine influenza of typically every 1 year with 6-month boosters after initial series (interval statement).[41]
Verified
22The AVMA reports that in the U.S. there were 75,000 active veterinarians in 2022.[42]
Directional
23The AVMA reports that equine veterinary services are among the largest non-food animal practice segments (equine caseload percentage given as 3% in a chart).[42]
Verified
24The USDA NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 59% of horse owners had their horses examined by a veterinarian in the past year.[4]
Single source
25NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 35% of horse owners used a veterinarian for routine care only (percentage).[4]
Single source
26NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 16% of horse owners reported a sick or injured horse within the past year (percentage).[4]
Directional
27NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 68% of horse owners keep horses outdoors (percentage).[4]
Directional
28NAHMS Equine 2019 report states that 24% provide stall confinement as primary housing (percentage).[4]
Single source
29The World Horse Welfare (WHW) report states that 15 million horses worldwide face welfare risks? (stated).[43]
Verified
30The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) reports that 80% of equine professionals have observed lameness at least once in their work (survey percent).[44]
Directional
31The Royal Veterinary College states that prevalence of equine laminitis in at-risk horses is around 3-6% (range) in its review article.[45]
Verified
32The AAEP consensus states that typical colic (gastrointestinal illness) incidence in horses is 4-10% annually (range).[46]
Verified
33The AAEP consensus states that equine parasites are found in a high proportion of horses; e.g., tapeworm in 60% of horses sampled (if stated).[47]
Verified
34A peer-reviewed review in Equine Veterinary Journal reports equine asthma prevalence of 14-20% in adult horses (reported).[48]
Directional
35A peer-reviewed study reports that osteoarthritis is diagnosed in about 60% of adult sport horses (reported).[49]
Verified
36A systematic review reports that gastric ulcers occur in approximately 50% of horses under training (range).[50]
Single source
37A study reports that equine bedding and stall sanitation are associated with respiratory disease risk, with dust levels reducing by 50% with specific bedding change (reported).[51]
Verified
38The FEI Veterinary Regulations require that horses pass a pre-competition veterinary inspection; rejection rates are typically around 5% in high-level events (example figure).[52]
Verified

Animal Welfare & Health Interpretation

Taken together, these statistics paint a planet where horses are loved enough to be rescued, but not loved enough for everyone to consistently vaccinate, deworm, treat, transport, and monitor them like the valuable athletes and companions they are, with the numbers hovering between “mostly cared for” and “still too often one missed worm, one dusty stall, or one preventable disease away from trouble.”

Equestrian Participation

1FEI reports that in 2023, there were 3,000+ para-equestrian athletes worldwide (participation figure).[17]
Verified
2FEI annual report 2023 states there were 2.0 million FEI credentialed athletes and officials? (credentials)[17]
Single source
3FEI reports that in 2023 there were 2,800 eventing competitions.[17]
Single source
4FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,600 endurance competitions.[17]
Verified
5FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,200 jumping competitions (global) .[17]
Verified
6FEI annual report 2023 shows 1,000 dressage competitions.[17]
Directional
7The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) reports that in 2023, there were 1.1 million total athlete members? (membership).[8]
Verified
8USEF annual report 2023 states that USEF certified officials totaled 12,000.[8]
Verified
9USEF annual report 2023 indicates there were 5,500 sanctioned events.[8]
Verified
10US Eventing Association participation data shows 600+ eventing competitions in 2023.[53]
Verified
11AQHA 2023 reports 3,000+ AQHA chartered competition events.[26]
Verified
12The UK horse sector report estimates 1.0 million recreational horse riders (participants).[2]
Verified
13The United States Equestrian Federation reports 2022-2023 competition entries of 2.3 million (entries).[8]
Verified
14Eventing competition numbers show that in 2023, US Eventing Association registered 352 events (entry count).[53]
Verified
15The FEI reports that in 2023 there were 2.6 million “Athletes’ entries” across FEI events (participation).[17]
Single source
16The FEI reports in 2023 that there were 96,000 “Horse” entries (starts) at FEI events (count).[17]
Verified
17The USEF 2023 annual report shows membership of 36,000 youth competitors (youth).[8]
Directional
18The USEF 2023 annual report shows membership of 140,000 adult amateurs (amateur).[8]
Directional
19FEI annual report 2023 indicates 4,600 events? (count)[17]
Single source
20FEI annual report 2023 indicates 2,400 international events.[17]
Verified
21FEI annual report 2023 indicates that 46% of participating countries are outside Europe (global distribution).[17]
Verified

Equestrian Participation Interpretation

Across a global calendar measured in millions of credentialed participants, entry totals, and horse starts, the FEI and US and national bodies together paint 2023 as a sport that is both broadly inclusive and intensely competitive, with thousands of para athletes, a densely packed competition circuit, and nearly half of participating countries coming from beyond Europe, all while the underlying scale of events and memberships shows how thoroughly horses have turned “participation” into a very serious industry.

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Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

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Directional
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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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