The document summarizes statistics on the global distribution and status of the horse industry. It finds that 60 million horses exist worldwide, with 52% in Asia and South America. The US contains 8% of the global horse population, numbering around 5-7 million horses, predominantly quarter horses, Arabs, and thoroughbreds. The horse industry generates over $1.4 billion annually from activities like sales, breeding, races, and rodeos, as well as indirect revenue from related goods and services. Future opportunities for growth include expanding research on horse health, nutrition, and breeding.

1. EQUINE MEDICINE
Introduction: Status and Future of the Horse
Industry

2. Distribution
Total number of horses=60 million world wide
52% in Asia and South America
7% in Europe
8% in the United States
10% in Mexico
Global Distrubution
Asia & South America
Europe
U.S.
Mexico

3. Distribution
84%
1%
15%
Total Mules
15 million
Mexico,
South
Americ
a, and
Asia
United
States
other80%
1%
4%
15%
Total Donkeys
43 million
Africa and
Asia
United
States
Mexico
other

4. Growth and Decline
0
5
10
15
20
25
1900 1935 1970 1980 1990 2000
Millions
Horse
Donkey
Mule

5. United States Distribution
Breeds
 Quarter Horses
 Arabs
 Thoroughbreds
Total=5-7 Million
Texas
California
Oklahoma
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Washington
Kentucky

6. Status of the Industry
1.4 billion full-time jobs
Direct Revenue
 Sale
 Breeding
 Races
 Shows
 Rodeos
 Entertainment
Indirect Revenue
 Feed
 Training
 Veterinary/Farrier Services
 Transportation
 Labor
 Equipment

7. Future Industry
Related activities
Publications
Tack and Equipment
Time/Money
Feed/Feed Supplements

8. Research
Unsoundness and Injury
Breeding
Nutrition
Disease prevention and
control