World Horse Day

Overview World Horse Day raises global awareness of the cultural, economic, and social role of horses, promotes the protection and welfare of horses, preserves cultural heritage linked to horses, and promotes sustainable use of horses in agriculture and tourism. Official Details Date: July 11 (annually) Established by: UN General Assembly Resolution 79/291 (June 3, 2025) Initiated by: Mongolia, supported by Russia and Türkiye Recognizes horses' profound contribution to human progress Addresses challenges horses face including climate change Key Statistics Approximately 60.8 million horses globally (FAO 2023) US has 2.41 million horses on over 63,000 farms EU supports 7 million equines and 800,000 jobs Mongolia has 3.4 million horses for 3.3 million people 112 million working equids support 600 million people in low/middle-income countries Actions for General Users Visit a local horse rescue or therapy center Support equine welfare charities Learn about proper horse care and welfare standards Choose ethical equestrian tourism options Share reliable horse facts on social media Actions for Businesses Support equine welfare and rescue organizations Adopt high welfare standards in equine-related businesses Invest in climate-adaptive infrastructure for working horses Promote sustainable equestrian tourism Support research on equine health and welfare Covered SDGs SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land)