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The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States

The horse industry in the United States contributes $39 billion in direct economic impact to the US economy and supports 1.4 million jobs on a full-time basis, according to the study. When indirect and induced spending are included, the industry's economic impact reaches $102 billion. The study also estimates the horse population in this country has reached 9.2 million.

In this study you can find out the Number of Horses by State, Industry Spending Activity and a Comparative Analysis of the Break out states and much more!

You may also purchase one or all of our state breakout reports. Breakout states are: California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. Order

2008 Horse Industry Directory

This resourceful guide puts the entire equine industry right at your fingertips. The Directory includes both national and international contacts covering every segment of the equine community. Updated every year, the 2008 Directory is the most definitive source of equine industry information available. The 2008 Horse Industry Directory includes breed registries; racing, rodeo, show, sport, and trails organizations; equine health and welfare organizations; interstate health requirements; statistical information on the horse industry; and an index of all the listings and telephone numbers are provided for easy access. The 2008 Horse Industry Directory is available for $25 per copy or free with certain levels of membership
Directory Sponsored by American Live Stock Insurance Company. Order

2006 HORSE OWNERS AND BREEDERS TAX HANDBOOK

This 1000-page book explains the Internal Revenue Code as it pertains to the U.S. horse industry. No one commercially involved with the horse industry should be without it. Topics covered in the Handbook include: Business versus hobby-including summaries of important court decisions; Forms of doing business; Sales, Exchanges and Involuntary conversions; Tax planning; Depreciation; Record keeping and accounting rules; and much more! Free with certain levels of membership or available for $85.00 (plus $4.50 shipping and handling). Order

Tax Tips for Horse Owners

This 18-page booklet includes, in outline form, the major tax issues affecting those involved with horses as a business. Free with certain levels of membership or available for $10 per copy. Order

Care and Handling Guidelines for the Horse Owner

The relationship between human and horse is one that goes beyond breed, type, purpose, or sport. The horse, although a willing domesticated, is dependent upon our stewardship. Because of these circumstances the American Horse Council Animal Welfare Committee has endeavored to outline practices for good horse management. The Care & Handling Guidelines covers issues such as:
Shelter and horse facilities
Feed and water guidelines
Health management
Identification
Equine transportation
This handbook is full of useful information and basic guidelines for the novice and experienced horseman. Free with certain levels of membership or available for $10 per copy. Order

American Horsepower

This full-color booklet includes an overview of the 2005 Economic Impact study of the Horse Industry on the United States. It is an excellent educational tool that gives an entertaining and informative look at the nation's horse industry. Free with certain levels of membership or available for $10 per copy. Order

AHC News

This quarterly newsletter is packed with important information; giving you a legislative and regulatory update on issues that affect you and your horses. The AHC News is only available through membership with the American Horse Council. Join Now

AHC Tax Bulletin

A must for the equine business person. A bi-monthly publication featuring timely articles on equine tax and business issues written by an editorial board of tax professionals, as well as updates on the latest tax court decisions, IRS regulations and legislation that might impact your ability to run a profitable business. The AHC Tax Bulletin is only available through membership with the American Horse Council. Join Now

Special bulk pricing is available for the American Horse Power Brochure, Tax Tips for Horse Owners and Care and Handling Guidelines. Please call the AHC offices at 202-296-4031 for bulk orders.