Horse Industry Reports & Studies

Economic impact of Maryland's horse industry

By the numbers

Sources: The American Horse Council Economic Impact Study 2024, University of Maryland, IEA & IHSA, US Pony Club, Maryland Horse Industry Board

Studies

• Maryland Horse Industry: The Power of Horses Infographic - PDF - 718.26 KB
• Economic Impact Study (EIS) 2023 by the American Horse Council — The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the equine sector and highlights how it reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country.​
  • American Horse Council EIS 2023: Full Maryland Breakout State Report - PDF - 9.61 MB
  • American Horse Council EIS 2023: Entire Country Report 
     
• The Economic Impact of the 2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show on Prince George’s County, MD - PDF - 149.94 KB —This is an economic study of the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS). The CCHS’s classes and competitions were schedules over an eleven-day period, August 28th through October 9th, with many staff and participants arriving several days in advance to prepare for the horse show with others remaining beyond the run-of-the show thereby extending the show’s presence in Prince George’s County to a two-week period.
• The Economic Impact of the 2023 Washington International Horse Show on Prince George’s County, MD​ - PDF - 138.07 KB —This is an economic impact study of the 65th edition of the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) was held at the Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center October 23rd – 29h, 2023; competition at the 2023 WIHS spanned seven days and three nights.

Industry event reports

• Preakness Festival Maryland Horse Farm Tour 2025 Report & Recap
• Official Report of the Maryland Horse Forum 2024 - PDF - 14.76 MB
  The Maryland Horse Forum serves as a​ day, every five (5) years, to hear from the entire Maryland Horse Industry. Learn more about the Maryland Horse Forum.

Maryland equine reports

• Results of the 2010 Maryland Equine Census - PDF - 61.69 KB — Special report made possible by the cooperative efforts of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Maryland Horse Industry Board and the Maryland Field Office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.
• Market and Economic Analysis for the Proposed New Maryland Horse Park System (August 2015) - PDF - 8.19 MB — Study identifies potential enhancements to Maryland equestrian sites and activities; modernizing aging facilities can increase the economic impact of horse-related events for the state.
• Maryland Horse Industry Economic Impact Study: 2018 American Horse Council Economic Impact Study - PDF
• Maryland Residents' Interest in Equestrian Study: 2016 Maryland's Horse Industry Turns a Corner - PDF - 1018.38 KB