Horses Mean Big Business!
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of North America’s most prestigious equestrian events, delivered a $9.1 million total economic impact to Prince George’s County in 2024 — a $600,000 year-over-year increase from the 2023 show. This underscores WIHS’s pivotal role in Maryland’s $3 billion horse industry that supports 25,000 jobs statewide and highlights its value to the region’s tourism, hospitality and small business sectors.
“In a moment when Maryland is focused on growing our economy, we are proud of the powerful economic momentum coming out of the equine industry,” said Governor Wes Moore. “The Washington International Horse Show has a distinguished history of lifting Maryland communities over the decades. We look forward to building on that foundation, as we move in partnership to create jobs, drive growth, attract visitors, and unite behind a sport that stands at the heart of what makes Maryland strong.”
You can view the highlights of the report here and the full report here.
