UNSPSC 10101506: Horses

UNSPSC 10101506 Horses is a Commodity code covering the procurement and supply of equines for state and local government operations, park system maintenance, and public facility management. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying horses primarily through three channels: direct acquisition via auction or private treaty, supply contracts for feed and bedding materials supporting existing horse operations, and facility management contracts that include horse care and boarding as part of broader equestrian center operations. The issuing bodies span county parks departments, municipal park and recreation services, and state procurement offices. San Mateo County Parks Department appears as a repeat buyer, with multiple recent arena footing and stable operations solicitations tied to equestrian facility upkeep. The code shows activity across California, Georgia, and Texas, with activity driven by county and municipal parks departments managing equestrian facilities open to the public.

Recent opportunities include the State of Texas's RFI for horse procurement via auction or private treaty (responses due August 31, 2026), an ITB from DeKalb County for feed, hay, and shavings supply to Little Creek Horse Farm (bids due July 23, 2026), the City of Pasadena's RFP for a twenty-year equestrian center arena operator (proposals due February 13, 2026), and San Mateo County Parks Department's RFP for Folger Stable Arena footing replacement (proposals due April 21, 2026). Most recent opportunities emphasize operational contracts and materials supply rather than horse acquisition; the Texas RFI stands as the primary state-level demand signal for direct horse procurement. Pasadena's twenty-year operator contract includes responsibility for up to 49 horses and facility management, signaling longer-term, integrated service delivery models in municipal equestrian operations. California and Georgia show the most concentrated recent activity in materials supply and facility operations.