Are you a horse owner? A would-be horse owner? We’ve compiled a variety of the web’s best resources on horses and horse care, and will add them to our “Pet Help Resource” section. We’ll also periodically be adding resources to our blog.
Horsekeeping – author and horse expert Cherry Hill’s roundup of hundreds of articles on horses and horse care – an invaluable resource.
Horses – frequently updated articles and resources on a broad variety of horse-related topics from About.com
Horse Lore: Basic Information for the Serious Novice Horseperson – advice from Elizabeth Gredley, a humane educator, riding instructor, and author who has 30 years experience with horses.
Basic Horse Care Information and Guidelines – hundreds of equine articles
Tips for Buying a Horse – from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Top 10 Horse or Pony Buying Mistakes
Finding the Perfect Horse Name
The American Association of Equine Practitioners – professional association for veterinarians specializing in equine care. Site includes Ask a Vet and a video clip on selecting an equine veterinarian.
National Equine Veterinarian Locator Service – from the AAEP
Find an ARIA-Certified Riding Instructor – from American Riding Instructors Association
How to Choose a Good Riding School – from the Horse Wiki
Learn About Training Methods and How to Safely Train Your Horse – a variety of articles from About.com:Horses