A polygon dataset showing critical industry Equine Clusters in the Upper Hunter region. The horse breeding cluster includes a highly integrated concentration of horse breeding facilities and related infrastructure covering thoroughbred and stock horse breeding centres and numerous other equine developments and support services, such as a specialised veterinary centre.

Industry clusters that meet the following criteria: - there is a concentration of enterprises that provides clear development and marketing advantages and is based on an agricultural product; - the productive industries are interrelated; - it consists of a unique combination of factors such as location, infrastructure, heritage and natural resources; - it is of national and/or international importance; - it is an iconic industry that contributes to the region’s identity; and - it is potentially substantially impacted by coal seam gas or mining proposals.