Oklahoma is home to more than 326,000 horses. More than 117,000 Oklahomans are involved in the industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers. The industry itself provides 12,400 jobs. Oklahoma City is the horse show capital of the world, while Purcell is the Quarter Horse capital of the world.

Oklahoma Ranking: 13
National Ranking: 12
2002 Cash Receipts: $30 (million)
(these statistics are based on the 2002 Ag Census)

Contacts:
Oklahoma Equine Advisory Committee Chairman:
Wayne Halvorson, Logan County
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Commodity Alternate:
Bob Henderson, Tulsa County
Oklahoma Animal Health Advisory Committee Chairman:
Dr. Jeff Pollack, Dewey County
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Commodity Alternate:
Dr. Bryan Renegar, Pittsburg County

Links:
American Horse Council: www.horsecouncil.org
American Quarter Horse Association: www.aqha.com
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association: www.okqha.com
Oklahoma Horse Industry Council: www.oklahmahorseindustrycouncil.com