Inseparable from human history, the horse is the star of the Normandy region, where it has flourished for several decades. Today, Normandy is a reference in terms of breeding, horse riding, and horse shows. Each year, the local racetracks attract hundreds of thousands of visitors and punters, and the vast stud farms that dot the Norman landscape make the region the land of horses. Normandy is home to 4,840 horse breeders and 115,000 equines, providing some 18,000 jobs linked to the equine sector.