Horses For Sale in Wisconsin

Horses for sale in Wisconsin - find your dream horse

Equestrians who enjoy distinct seasons, diverse landscapes, and the occasional chance to become a city slicker love Wisconsin. This is a diverse state in every way, with vibrant urban spaces contrasting with the 1,500,000 acres (6,100 km2) of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in the north. With its substantial horse population, there’s plenty of diversity in the horses for sale in Wisconsin. To find out if your dream horse is currently among the horses for sale in Wisconsin, first, use the country and radius filters on the ehorses website. Then, select other criteria, such as the age, height, gender, and color of your ideal horse. Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, and drafts are among Wisconsin's most searched-for breeds and most bought horses. This state has a good reputation for the quality of its Percherons and Clydesdales. In total contrast, miniature horses also have a big following in Wisconsin!

Horses for sale in Wisconsin - find the perfect owner for your horse

Whether you are selling a horse as a private seller or as a breeder in Wisconsin, the ehorses website makes it easy to communicate with buyers across the world. It’s everyone’s dream to find the perfect horse, and sellers want to find the perfect owner for their treasured horses, too. The key to a successful advertisement is good preparation, particularly visuals with impact. Simply follow the checklist and prepare to communicate with buyers who are looking for a horse just like yours.

Checklist for an advertisement

• The horse’s description is the foundation of every advertisement. Include the basics of age, height, gender, and color of each horse. Buyers want to know about the horse’s talents, achievements, and character, too.
• Appealing visuals draw the attention of buyers. Up to 20 images and 4 videos can be included in every ehorses advertisement at no additional cost. This is a most effective way to promote your horse.
• Providing as much detail as possible by using the ehorses options ensures your advertisement reaches even more people.
• A final tip. Always double-check advertising copy. If contact details are incorrect or out-of-date, sales can be lost. Most buyers are looking for quick and easy communication with sellers.

Horses in Wisconsin

The economic impact of the Wisconsin horse industry

Wisconsin’s 150,325 horses make a substantial total contribution of $1.28 billion to the state’s economy. When the complete amount, including tourism income and the contribution of Wisconsin’s equine organizations, is totaled, it reaches an impressive $2.24 billion. The sector supports 26,407 jobs. Wisconsin’s equine economy can be subdivided into racing, competition, recreation, and equine sanctuaries. Equine therapy is increasing, too, and beginning to make a substantial contribution. The competition sector is the largest, with a total impact of $810 million and 9,997 jobs. The recreational riding sector comes next, supporting 6,183 jobs and adding a total indirect and direct contribution of $504 million. Racing contributes $97 million, sustaining 1,064 jobs. What is interesting about Wisconsin is that it is a state where many people aspire to own horses.

The history of horses in Wisconsin

Much of Wisconsin’s early transport was water-based, either on the rivers or Lake Michigan. The arrival of stagecoaches in the early nineteenth century offered a fast way to travel overland, and soon, Wisconsin’s growing towns and cities, such as Milwaukee, were linked with other population centers. As a major wheat, beer, and cheese producer, Wisconsin farms needed draft horses to carry out a range of tasks. Clydesdales, Belgian Drafts, and Percherons were particularly popular. They were also used in the state’s logging industry and on waterways. Milwaukee was a great center for processing animal products, particularly pigs. Horses were needed to haul loads of feed. The state’s fairs were where every aspect of agricultural and farming life came together, including horses. There were harness horse races and draft pulls. Wisconsin’s population turned to sleigh riding in winter, both as transport and for fun. Milwaukee became a city that was run on horsepower, from the horses that drew the fire engines to the famous Pabst Brewery Percherons. These mighty Pabst horse teams never failed to impress, whether drawing drays on the streets of Milwaukee or appearing at state fairs. Horses drew omnibuses on the streets of Wisconsin’s urban areas and delivered Wisconsin’s famous dairy products. Even as horses were being replaced by tractors and cars, Wisconsin horse enthusiasts maintained their love of the horse. Today Wisconsin’s horsemanship traditions continue in the Midwest Horse Fair, held annually in Madison since 1979.

Horse associations and events in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin State Horse Council (WHC) is the main representative of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The council is actively engaged in promoting horses and equestrianism through events such as the annual Midwest Horse Fair, one of the major equine events in the U.S.A. All equestrian disciplines are represented, from rodeo to working horses at liberty. Students looking for a top-rated science-based equine studies program are drawn to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The courses cover both practical management skills and theory. The courses benefit from the university’s own horses, including youngstock brought in annually. Wisconsin is not only about practical horsemanship, though. It has its own particular brand of equestrian glitz, and glamor in the popular Dancing Horses show based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Described as a Vegas-style equestrian show, the Dancing Horses are a popular visitor attraction.

Basic information about Wisconsin

Wisconsin is situated in the upper Midwestern United States on the shore of Lake Michigan. Its population is 5,893,718, and the capital is Madison. Wisconsin is noted for its cold winters.

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• Milwaukee
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