Promoting a thriving equine community in Vermont
Our Mission
To foster an inclusive, equitable, and prosperous equine community in Vermont. We strive to promote and protect the interests and well-being of all equine enthusiasts while recognizing the importance of our natural environment, the rights of public and private property stewards, state laws and regulations, recreation, and local businesses.
The Vermont Horse Council has been an advocate for the equine industry in Vermont since 1975
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Why is this important?
$1.3 Million
in annual tax revenue is generated through the equine industry in Vermont
$37 Million
in revenue is generated annually from out-of-state visitors who come to Vermont to show, ride, and spend
$46 Million
in total expenditures annually through the Vermont equine industry
8,500+
equines living in the state of Vermont
~61 Acres
of land is kept open per horse in the state
652 Jobs
have been created to serve the Vermont equine industry
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