Support the Horse Plate Certificate

Support the Horse Plate Certificate



The special plates bear the image of a horse and the words, “Support the Horse.” Proceeds from the sale of the plates will benefit the Colorado Horse Industry by education and other programs of value to the horse industry in the state.

Plates became available starting January 1, 2009.

Senate Bill 178, sponsored by State Senator Jim Isgar, and State Representative Marcia Looper, provides Colorado horse enthusiasts a new license plate with a horse logo.

Gov. Ritter said, “This bill creates a special license plate that acknowledges the unique contribution the horse industry makes to our economy and our culture. Fees generated by the sale of this license plate will benefit the Colorado Horse Authority and the Colorado horse industry. The Colorado horse industry accounts for more than $440 million in economic activity.”

The Colorado horse industry has a total economic impact of $1.6 billion across the state. The state has more than 256,000 horses owned by some 55,000 owners across the state, accounting for more than 20,000 related jobs.

Source: Colorado Horse Council