Dedicated to the Promotion & 

Economic Development of 

Virginia's Horse Industry

The Virginia Horse Industry Board promotes and develops economic opportunities for the betterment of the horse industry in Virginia. The Virginia horse industry is an important, broad based, multi-faceted segment of state agriculture. 

Each year, the board reviews grant proposals and considers projects in the areas of education, marketing, and research. To date, the Virginia Horse Industry Board has awarded more than $2 million in grants to promote the horse industry throughout the state.

The board was established in 1994 as the result of legislation and a statewide referendum and operates through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Meetings

VHIB Meeting - July 23rd - 38 Garrett Street, Warrenton

The Board has also established a call-in number for the public to participate, please email for more information.

PROGRAM DEADLINES

VA Bred Report Deadline for 2019

December 6, 2019 at 5PM - CLOSED

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VA Bred Application Deadline for 2020

December 16, 2019 at 5PM - CLOSED

2019 - 2020 Application Deadline

CLOSED

2019 Interim Grant Report Deadline

CLOSED

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2019 Final Grant Report Deadline

CLOSED

Equestrian Resources

in Virginia

Community Resources for Horse Enthusiasts

Virginia's Horse Country

Virginia Horse Industry has $1.2 Billion

Annual Economic Impact

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced today a new study on the Virginia horse industry. A study prepared by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center (WCC) for Public Service and funded by the Virginia Horse Industry Board found that the horse industry in Virginia has an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion.