Horses, Horses, Horses

Here is a small sample of sites which include information relevant to horse welfare. When you click on a link, the web site will appear in a new window. Just close the window to return here. If you know of other horse sites which should be included, or if you would like a reciprocal link, click here. All sites are reviewed before they are added. 

Acreage Equines 

Information and programs for recreational horse owners. Here you'll find basic horse care information as well as a book store.

 

Alberta Equine Online 

If you want to know what's happening on the Alberta horse scene, this is a good place to start.

 

AlbertaEquine.com

This is a new web site with good information contributed by various organizations and people.

Canadian Pony Club 

Pony Club is an excellent organization for children and young people who ride. It gives them a solid foundation in horsemanship (horsepersonship?). As much emphasis is placed on learning how to look after your horse as on riding. this site has everything you need to know about Pony Club and some fun online games too!

Electronic Zoo/NetVet Horse Page

Here you'll find a comprehensive list of  links to all kinds of different horse web sites.

Equine Euthanasia - American Veterinary Medical Association

Euthanasia is a difficult decision to make for any companion animals, but with horses it involves other practical considerations as well. This page helps horse owners come to terms with the decision. For a personal view on the subject, read Vanessa Peterelli's article before you leave.

Equine Research Centre at Guelph 

The Equine Research Centre at the University of Guelph presents seminars and publishes books for horse owners based on its research. Choose "Horse Health Care" from the menu on this site to access horse care fact sheets.

The Horseman's Advisor

This huge site has articles and forums on every aspect of horse care as well  member only sections. A site you'll want to refer to often.

 

Jessica Jahiel Holistic Horsemanship®

Go here to subscribe to Horse Sense, a free email newsletter. Each week, Jessica answers five different questions from subscribers with sound, common sense advice. You owe it to your horse to subscribe. Check the book store for books by Jessica Jahiel.

Linda Tellington-Jones

Linda Tellington-Jones was a pioneer in alternative "natural" training methods for horses. She started TTEAM work with horses when the idea of using such unconventional "soft" methods was considered suspect. TTeam is now used with other animals as well. Check the book store for books on the TTEAM method.

More Sites

Parrots' Horse Chat
Family-friendly horse chatroom.