Spain’s purebred horse business leaps past the $8.6 billion mark
Prized for centuries for their noble, docile and loyal character, Andalusian horses are gaining prominence around the world and selling at prices of up to $580,000
Spain's equine industry has surpassed the $8.6 billion mark, according to recent consulting firm reports. This booming sector is centered around the purebred Andalusian horse, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse (PRE), which makes up 70% of the stock in the country. These horses are bred without crossbreeding, ensuring bloodlines remain clean.
José Daniel Martín Dockx, a prominent figure in the discipline of dressage and an Olympian, is among those contributing to Spain's success. Dockx, who started his career at 18, is currently in New York for a training project at a prominent stud in the United States. Despite the industry's growth, Spain is still catching up to Germany, Denmark, and England in terms of competition.
The business model in this sector is straightforward: riders primarily own high-level horses, either personally or through partnerships with private owners or other studs.
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