1. Top 15 horse states based on horse population
Horse Population Source: American Horse Council’s comprehensive study by Deloitte, 2005.

2. Same top 15 horse states, now arranged by horse density
Horse Population Source: American Horse Council’s comprehensive study by Deloitte, 2005.
State area information compiled from independent state data on size in square miles. Density determined by examining
horse population in relation to area in square miles for each of the 15 most heavily populated horse states.

3. Economic Cluster Details
Horse Farms
Commercial
Private
Breeding
Sales
Training
Show Facilities
Rental
Therapeutic
Boarding
Lay up
Long Term
Pleasure
Mixed use
Personal
Professional
Services
Equine Health Services
Related Businesses
Professional Associations
Transportation
Farm Related Services
Tourism
Horse Farm Tours
Equine experience
Horse rentals
Tack shops
Leather makers
Dry Cleaning – Blankets
Horse Farm Tours
Horse gifts – Jewelry, art, clothing
Horse care products (Shampoos, Coat conditioners, mane/tail)
Insurance
Sales/Marketing
Advertising
Publications
Accounting
Tax services
Education
Development
Financial Services
Real Estate
Economic Cluster Details
Van Services
Trailer Sales/Repair
Veterinary
Equine Dentists
Equine Podiatry
Farriers
Horse Hearse
Labs
Vet Supply
Equine Therapy
Sports Medicine
Barn Construction
Barn Renovation
Fencing/Fence painting
Landscaping
Muck Hauling/Disposal
Feed Production/Sales
Hay Production/Sales
Farm Supplies
Pond Const./Reconstruction
Pasture Renovation
Equip. Sales/Service
Breed-based (ie. NCAHA)
Performance-based (ie. FETA, NCHJA)
Sector-based (ie. KEEP)
Service-based (ie. AAEP)
National Associations (I.e. USEF)
Lori Garkovich, Ph.D. Presented by: Kimberly Brown, MBA