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Equine Network

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Equine Network is a horse enthusiast platform offering global events, memberships, marketing and media. It owns and operates major Western horse sport competitions and provides roadside assistance to horse trailer owners and members, along with online learning and equine industry information and marketing solutions.

Focus Areas
Equine event promotion, Equestrian media and marketing platforms, Membership services

Tracked deals

6

6 tracked deals across 2021-2023.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

5 addon · 1 buyout

Equine Network Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Equine Network. 2 2021 1 2022 3 2023

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Equine Network Acquires The Patriot Events
    October 16, 2023
    Buyer
    Equine Network, LLC
    Target
    The Patriot
    Seller
    Kevin Hall (former CEO of The Patriot)
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Equine Network, LLC has purchased The Patriot, a series of team ropings, barrel races, youth rodeo competitions and a premier junior horse sale, expanding its Western Sports Group event portfolio. Equine Network said it will integrate The Patriot into its data management and membership platform to drive growth and enhance event management and participant services.

  • Equine Network (GCP Portfolio) Acquires Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle
    June 6, 2023
    Buyer
    Equine Network, Growth Catalyst Partners
    Target
    Pink Buckle, Ruby Buckle
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Equine Network, a portfolio company of Growth Catalyst Partners, acquired Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle, a series of prestigious barrel-racing competitions. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing to support the transaction as Equine Network expands its Western Sports Group offerings and member services.

  • Equine Network Acquires The Horse
    April 7, 2023
    Buyer
    Equine Network, Growth Catalyst Partners
    Target
    The Horse (TheHorse.com / The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care)
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Kentucky, United States
    Type
    Addon

    Equine Network, a tech-enabled membership services platform backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired The Horse (TheHorse.com and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care). The purchase adds The Horse’s vetted equine health content, digital library and custom marketing services to Equine Network’s information and membership offerings to expand audience reach and capability in equine health education.

  • Equine Network Acquires Horse Radio Network
    October 3, 2022
    Buyer
    Equine Network, LLC, Growth Catalyst Partners
    Target
    Horse Radio Network
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Addon

    Equine Network, a tech-enabled media and membership platform serving the equestrian industry, has acquired the Horse Radio Network, a long-running independent podcast network. The deal expands Equine Network’s podcast footprint (more than 30 podcasts combined) and gives smaller podcasters access to larger advertiser relationships and wider audience distribution.

  • The Equine Network Acquires Roping.com and EventingTraining.com
    May 6, 2021
    Buyer
    The Equine Network
    Target
    Roping.com, EventingTraining.com
    Seller
    Adam Toren (co-founder of the SVOD companies)
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    The Equine Network, a Boulder-based tech-enabled membership services platform for the U.S. equine industry, acquired subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) training platforms Roping.com and EventingTraining.com. The acquisitions expand Equine Network's SVOD portfolio and audience reach across team roping and eventing disciplines; terms were not disclosed.

  • The Equine Network Acquires Spalding Laboratories (with support from Growth Catalyst Partners)
    February 10, 2021
    Buyer
    The Equine Network, Growth Catalyst Partners
    Target
    Spalding Laboratories
    Seller
    Tom Spalding
    Industry
    Veterinary
    Location
    Nevada, United States
    Type
    Addon

    The Equine Network has acquired Spalding Laboratories, a long-standing provider of all‑natural insect control products and recurring membership services for horses, livestock and pets, serving more than 60,000 customers annually. The transaction was completed with financial support from private equity firm Growth Catalyst Partners; founder Tom Spalding will remain involved in day‑to‑day strategic initiatives and product development. Terms were not disclosed.

Related Acquisition Pages

Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions 5 tracked deals by Equine Network. Veterinary Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Equine Network. Acquisitions in Florida 1 tracked deal by Equine Network. Acquisitions in Kentucky 1 tracked deal by Equine Network. Acquisitions in Nevada 1 tracked deal by Equine Network. Acquisitions in Texas 1 tracked deal by Equine Network.

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