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How to Start a Horse Equestrian Equipment & Requisites Trading Business 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
