Recommended Links

Looking for more information? Here are a few additional recommended resources:

E-Equestrian

An online equestrian community that includes horse forums, classifieds, equine news, galleries, blogs and much more. (www.e-equestrian.com)

National American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)

The NARHA has provided Equine Assisted Activity and Therapy (EAAT) programs in the United States and Canada through its network of nearly 800 member centers. Each year, dozens of new centers initiate new programs and more than 42,000 individuals with special needs benefit from activities that include therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine facilitated psychotherapy and learning, driving, interactive vaulting and competition. (www.narha.org)

The United States Pony Club, Inc.

The mission of Pony Club is to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence. (www.ponyclub.org)

Young Rider Magazine

A magazine that is a wonderful resource and speaks directly to young people. (www.youngrider.com)

American Horse Council

A national voice in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council is an association that represents all segments of our nation's diverse horse industry. The AHC works daily to represent your equine interests and opportunities. (www.horsecouncil.org)

American Youth Horse Council

AYHC promotes education through the development and distribution of quality educational materials and by providing ongoing training opportunities to those people looking to teach kids of all ages about the wonder of horses. (www.ayhc.com)