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UAE Is a Global Equestrian Powerhouse
The UAE hosts Meydan Racecourse, the Dubai World Cup, world-class polo clubs, and hundreds of private stables, making it one of the world's most active equestrian markets. This deep-rooted culture creates consistent, high-volume demand for equestrian equipment and supplies.
A Billion-Dollar Market With Strong Growth
The global equestrian equipment market was valued at USD 2,261.2 million in 2024 and is growing at a CAGR of 4.20%. The broader market including apparel and gear is projected to reach USD 18.3 billion by 2034.
Two Clear Customer Segments to Target
Professional traders can supply race yards, polo clubs, and endurance stables with premium tack and specialist equipment. Retail distributors can serve riding schools, leisure riders, and private horse owners with everyday stable and riding supplies.
Know Exactly What Activity 4763.99 Covers
This trading activity includes saddles, bridles, riding helmets, boots, apparel, grooming supplies, horse rugs, stable equipment, polo gear, and all equestrian tack and accessories. Veterinary instruments and medical equipment for horses fall under a separate activity code, 4773.b2.
No Third-Party Approval Required
Setting up under activity 4763.99 with Meydan Free Zone does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license. This streamlines the setup process and reduces time to market for new traders.
No AML Compliance Burden for This Activity
Horse equestrian equipment and requisites trading is not subject to Anti-Money Laundering compliance requirements under this activity classification. This simplifies ongoing regulatory obligations for business owners.
Meydan Free Zone Puts You at the Heart of It
Meydan Free Zone is located alongside Meydan Racecourse, placing equestrian equipment businesses at the center of the UAE's most prestigious racing and equestrian hub. This gives traders direct proximity to their most valuable professional customers.
How to Start a Horse Equestrian Equipment & Requisites Trading Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
Equestrian sport and culture is woven into the fabric of UAE life. The country is home to Meydan Racecourse -- one of the world's most prestigious racing venues hosting the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race -- alongside Abu Dhabi's world-class equestrian facilities, polo clubs, endurance riding networks, and hundreds of private stables.
The UAE is a global hub for horse racing, breeding, and trading, with a Dubai Sports Council report on equestrian sector contributions confirming its significance to the UAE sport economy. The global equestrian equipment market was valued at USD 2,261.2 million in 2024 and is growing at a CAGR of 4.20%.[1] The worldwide equestrian equipment market including gear and apparel reaches approximately USD 12 billion in 2024, projected to rise to USD 18.3 billion by 2034.[2] Every stable, riding school, race yard, polo club, and endurance rider in the UAE requires a continuous supply of saddles, bridles, riding apparel, grooming supplies, and specialist horse care equipment.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| RACING AND PROFESSIONAL | Professional Equestrian Equipment Traders Traders supplying premium saddles, bridles, racing equipment, veterinary requisites, and specialist tack to race yards, professional polo clubs, endurance riding stables, and equestrian competition facilities. |
| RECREATIONAL AND RETAIL | Leisure Riding and Stable Supply Distributors Distributors supplying riding helmets, boots, jodhpurs, grooming kits, stable equipment, horse blankets, and everyday riding and stable requisites to riding schools, leisure riders, and private horse owners. |
4763.99 - Horse Equestrian Equipment & Requisites Trading
Activity 4763.99 covers the trading of horse equestrian equipment and requisites, interpreted within the retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores. This encompasses saddles and bridles, riding helmets, riding boots and apparel, horse blankets and rugs, grooming equipment and supplies, stable equipment, horseshoes, hoof care products, polo equipment, endurance riding gear, and all tack, apparel, and accessories for equestrian sports and horse care.
Activity 4763.99 covers horse equestrian equipment and requisites. Veterinary equipment and instruments for horses are covered under activity 4773.b2.
In short: if you are trading horse equestrian equipment, tack, riding apparel, and stable requisites, you are in. Veterinary instruments and medical equipment for horses fall under 4773.b2.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Saddles and bridlesDressage, jumping, racing, and general purpose saddles, bridles, bits, stirrups, and leather tack for all equestrian disciplines. | Grooming equipment and supplies Grooming kits, brushes, hoof picks, clippers, wash supplies, and horse care requisites for daily stable management. |
| Riding apparel and safety equipmentRiding helmets, body protectors, jodhpurs, breeches, riding boots, gloves, and safety apparel for riders of all disciplines. | Stable equipment and polo accessories Stable buckets, haynets, polo mallets and balls, polo boots, bandages, and all stable and specialist discipline equipment. |
| Horse rugs and blankets | Stable rugs, turnout rugs, exercise sheets, coolers, and horse clothing for stabled and turned-out horses in UAE conditions. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Cognitive Market Research. (2024). Equestrian Equipment Market. cognitivemarketresearch.com
- ² EQUERRY/CO. (2025). Global Equestrian Equipment Market Analysis 2025. equerryco.com
