Highest per capita horse ownership in North Carolina
(08 NC Eq Study)
Historic Horse Community
Birthplace of the US Olympic Equestrian Team (1956)
Host of first National Equine Economic Summit (2007)
.Our Equestrian Community Can Boast:
1 Annual Steeplechase
1 Local equestrian publication
1 Surgical Equine Facility
1 Equestrian Community Mascot
1 Community College Eq Management Program
1 Therapeutic Riding Program (TROT)
2 Horse Rental/Trail Ride Businesses
2 Competition Venues (with another in development)
2 Pony Clubs
3 Equine Welfare Programs
3 Horse tack/equipment stores
3 Equine Retirement facilities
4 Horse Feed Businesses
5 Children's Summer Horse Camp Riding Programs
5 Horse Trailer Dealerships
6 Local Horse Trials
7 Carriage Shows per year
8 Equestrian Residential Development/Neighborhoods
9 Equine Rehabilitation Services
10 Therapeutic Equine Massage Services
11 Equine Veterinarians
14 Farm Sitting Services
16 Equine-based Clubs and Organizations
17 Breeding farms
52 Boarding facilities
60 Scheduled horse shows
64 Annual Steeplechases
107 Lesson Programs
118 Equestrian Events Scheduled for 2011
6,154 Total equine in Polk County (2008)
