Congress by the Numbers

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the world’s largest horse show. Each fall, competitors, families, businesses and fans come together in Columbus, Ohio, for an event that reaches well beyond the show ring.

The Congress

• 28,000+ horse show entries annually
• 500,000+ people attracted to the Columbus area
• $426 million in estimated annual economic impact for central Ohio
• More than $5 million awarded in cash and prizes
• Nearly 200 trade show exhibitors across more than 20 acres

The Congress also brings the next generation of horsemen and women together. Its Collegiate and Youth Judging Contest draws more than 65 teams representing colleges, 4-H, FFA and Quarter Horse youth organizations. The Congress Super Sale connects buyers with registered American Quarter Horses.

The Horse Industry Nationwide

The Congress is part of an industry with a substantial reach across agriculture, competition, recreation and local businesses. According to the American Horse Council’s 2023 Economic Impact Study, the U.S. horse industry:

• Includes an estimated 6.65 million horses
• Adds $177 billion in total value to the U.S. economy
• Supports 2.2 million jobs through its direct, indirect and induced effects