Best states for horse lovers

Slideshow December 11, 2024 at 09:16 PM

The horse insurance market reached $550.9 million in 2023 and is now expected to post a compound annual growth rate of more than 10% between 2024 and 2032, according to a report by Global Market Insights.

No. 10: Ohio

The Buckeye State has 316 horseboarding facilities and 30 organizations focused on horse custodial services. Ohio also provides 117 horse rental options and is set to host six major equine competitions in 2025.

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No. 9: Washington

The Evergreen State has 572 horseback riding trails, the third-highest in the nation. Washington is also second in pony clubs, with 40 clubs across the state.

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No. 8: North Carolina

The Tar Heel State has 130 horse rental services and nine pony clubs. North Carolina is also home to three colleges with equine studies programs.

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No. 7: Arizona

The Grand Canyon State is a leader in horse custodial care, with 41 organizations in this category. Arizona is also sixth for horseback riding trails, with 317 available.

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No. 6: Pennsylvania

The Keystone State has 374 horse boarding facilities and 43 organizations offering horse custodial services. Pennsylvania is also home to 162 horse rental options and 21 pony clubs, highlighting its active equestrian scene.

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No. 5: Virginia

The Old Dominion State has 250 horse boarding facilities and 151 horse rental services. Virginia is also strong in education, with 2 colleges focusing on equine studies, and ranks high in organizations offering custodial services with 30.

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No. 4: Colorado

The Centennial State 698 horseback riding trails and a high concentration of veterinarians per 100,000 workers at 78.39, the second-highest in the nation. Colorado also features 156 horse rental services and a noteworthy 15 horse competitions scheduled for 2025.

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No. 3: Florida

The Sunshine State has the third highest number of horse boarding facilities at 678, and has 73 organizations offering horse custodial services. Florida also stands out with a strong presence when it comes to ARIA-certified riding instructors, boasting 35.

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No. 2: Texas

The Lone Star State has 681 horse boarding facilities and a significant 185 horse rental services, ranking second in the nation. Texas also has 20 pony clubs and eight colleges offering equine studies.

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No. 1: California

The Golden State has 1,249 horseboarding facilities and 1,936 horseback riding trails. California also boasts the most organizations offering horse custodial services (109) and ranks first for horse rental services (205) and colleges offering equine studies (10).

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