Industry Data
- Show jumping is the number one equestrian sport in the United States
- Each year, 2,718,958 horses are involved in horse show competitions in the U.S.
- Annually, the horse industry has a direct economic effect on the U.S. of $39 billion
- The horse industry provides the U.S. with 1.4 million jobs
- 4.6 million Americans are involved in the industry as owners, service providers, employees and volunteers; tens of millions more participate as spectators
Resource: American Horse Council