Equine Health Program

Oct 15, 2012

Equine Health Center at Southern Pines Serves North Carolina’s $1.9+ Billion Equine Industry

North Carolina is the only state without horse racing listed in the top 10 for the number of resident horses.  According to the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, the more than 53,000 equine-owning households or operations and some 306,000 horses,  represent an equine community that has an estimated annual impact of more than $1.9 billion on…

Mar 23, 2012

NC State’s Equine Health Program Supports North Carolina’s Growing Equine Community

North Carolina is unique in that it is the only state without horse racing that is listed in the top 10 for the number of resident horses. Propelled by more than 53,000 equine-owning households or operations and some 306,000 horses, North Carolina’s equine community has a long and rich tradition and is a major contributor…