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Data from the equine industry
Key figures of the equine industry in the Orne county (2003)
3123 breeders in the Orne, i.e. more than 40% of all Lower-Norman breeders, the majority being of racehorses (78%) with the French Trotter taking lead position.
313 stallions in activity, making the Orne the leading county in front of the Calvados and the Manche.
3340 foals born in 2003, i.e. 32% of all foals born in Lower Normandy.
2266 persons employed by the equine industry in the Orne county, representing more than one third of all equine-related jobs in Lower Normandy, the breeding sector employing the most (60%).
3123 breeders in the Orne, i.e. more than 40% of all Lower-Norman breeders, the majority being of racehorses (78%) with the French Trotter taking lead position.
313 stallions in activity, making the Orne the leading county in front of the Calvados and the Manche.
3340 foals born in 2003, i.e. 32% of all foals born in Lower Normandy.
2266 persons employed by the equine industry in the Orne county, representing more than one third of all equine-related jobs in Lower Normandy, the breeding sector employing the most (60%).
59 riding schools and pony clubs are established in the Orne.
The Orne is the fifth French “département” in terms of the number of riders holding a licence.
229 showjumping competitions are organised.
140 racehorse trainers in activity.
The horse in the Orne grazes on 61,673 hectares (152,397 acres) of farm land.
In 2006, at the Deauville Sales, the Studs in the Orne county took pride of place, with over 51% of the yearlings (foals under the age of 2) brought into the ring originating from the Orne.
Extract from the “Conseil des Chevaux de Basse-Normandie” (Horse Council) Website: “La filière équine dans l'Orne" (Equine industry in the Orne), 2003