NZ Statistics

"Research and Statistical data are sorely needed for the equine sector, and recreational equestrians in particular to show their size and value to the country."

"Agribase's biosecurity database revealed that instead of 60,000 horses reported by Statistics NZ there were 120,000 horses. 40,000 of those are racehorses, the remainder (80,000) are recreational or sport horses."

"This database is also assumed to be an underestimate, as it has done very little to contact the average recreational or sport horse owner."