3. Florida
Horse Population: 500,124
Horses per square mile: 9.3
Number of People/Horses: 34.8
Now we step into the leading horse producing states in the US. At the 3rd place in our list of states that produce the most horses in America, we have Florida. As you can see from the number that Florida is home to over half a million horses, an impressive number. The awesome weather, lack of personal income tax, and low cost of living make Florida the prime location for horse racing. Florida’s horse industry contributes an estimated 3.2 billion dollars each year to the state’s dynamic economy. No wonder Florida is so passionate about its horses, and the thriving industry.
