Our History

How it all started

Originally starting out as ITS International and primarily shipping show and quarter horses, U.S. Equine came to fruition in 1991 with the goal of succeeding in the thoroughbred shipping industry.

Focusing primarily on introducing and assisting Japanese buyers with the American thoroughbred sales system, U.S. Equine was able to establish themselves as one of the premier shipping agents to transport racehorses to and from Japan.

Over the years, U.S. Equine has shipped many horses to Japan that have gone on to have extremely successful careers, as well as several stallions that have had an influence on Japanese racing over the last three decades.

The company has expanded their capabilities from not only shipping, but other aspects of the horse industry as well, such as the management of horses in the U.S. for Japanese owners and mediating the relationship between the Japanese and U.S racing industry.

U.S. Equine hopes to be able to share their knowledge and experience of the horse business with their clients for many more years to come!

Timeline

A look into our history

1991
ITS International becomes U.S. Equine
1992
Provided support for the connections of A.P. Indy during his three year old campaign (Santa Anita Derby, Belmont Stakes, Breeder’s Cup Classic)
Polish Navy becomes the first EVA inoculated stallion to be shipped to Japan
1993
Stallion Forty Niner transported to Japan for the JRA
1998
Shipped horses with their Western-style stagecoach to participate in the Closing Ceremonies of the Nagano Olympics
2004
Oversaw the shipment of Silver Charm to Japan
2012
I’ll Have Another sent to Japan for new owners at Big Red Farm
2014
Returned Silver Charm to the U.S. (Old Friends Farm) after being pensioned
2019
Management and transport of Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Belmont Derby runner, Master Fencer
2020
California Chrome shipped to Japan for stud duty at Arrow Stud for JS Company