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March
2003 features
books and links about
Horses |
A big thanks to local equestrian enthusiasts Sue
Schmidt and Michele Delong-Reiter for compiling the list of web sites.
Horse
Gate - Dressurwelten
Features many dressage topics.
Sport
Horse
Features horse pictures, horses for sale, show jumping,
dressage, classifieds, equestrian art and photography, stallions
directory and breeding
Ponydom.com
"This site was created to help share the titles and authors of our favorite horse books, and to specifically review their horsey content. In addition to novels, non-fiction narratives and young adult books are welcome on this site."
USA Equestrian
"The vision of USA Equestrian is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its horses, and embracing this vision, to be the best national equestrian federation in the world."
The United States Eventing Association
"The US Eventing Association is committed to the development of the sport of Eventing by providing its members with competitions that are enjoyable, educational, fair and affordable. The US Eventing Association is a not-for-profit organization established for, and dedicated to, educational and promotional endeavors on behalf of riders, trainers, organizers, officials, volunteers, the media and enthusiasts."
Central States
Dressage and Eventing Association
"CSDEA is a nonprofit organization, founded to improve communications and promote knowledge and enthusiasm for dressage and eventing among horse people in the upper Midwest. Currently based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, CSDEA serves a membership that spans Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Our aim is to encourage riders and organizers of equestrian sporting events."
Rolex Kentucky
3 Day Event
"The Three-Day Event is a complete test of horse and rider, with its roots based on the training and use of the military horse. The consecutive days of tests measure diverse yet complementary skills. In the world of horses, the Three-Day Event is considered the decisive measure of athletic ability of both horse and rider. No other equestrian sport tests the horse so completely. No other equestrian sport requires the rider to be on such intimate terms with his horse."
Badminton
Horse Trials
A premier three-day event held in Badminton,
England
Burghley
Horse Trials
Another event.
Wisconsin
Dressage and Combined Training Association
"The Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association (WDCTA) is a non-profit organization created to introduce, promote and develop the equestrian sports of dressage and combined training.
WDCTA is run by dedicated volunteers. Through their efforts, the organization conducts dressage clinics and shows, combined training events, seminars and other educational programs, as well as publishing a monthly newsletter, providing a videotape lending library, and sponsoring year-end awards for members."
Ultimate
Dressage
"Our mission is to
develop an on-line community of dressage enthusiasts through our
discussion forum, links, and classifieds."
Haynet
A comprehensive directory of horse sites.
American
Quarter Horse Association
The official site of the American Quarter Horse
Association featuring forums, membership information, racing,
recreation, and youth information.
Midwest
Horse
"HorsesMidwest.com is a fun place where horse lovers in the Midwest can connect to share ideas, buy and sell horses, make new friends, and more!"
Otter Creek Farm
"Locally located in beautiful West Central Wisconsin. Our 255 acre farm is home to the Otter Creek Spring and Fall Horse Trials USEA & USA Equestrian recognized events. Host site of the Western DeBroke Championship."
Pony Club
"Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries!"
Chronicle
of the Horse Magazine
"Published weekly for 65 years, The Chronicle of the Horse is the nation’s only source of current news and results for the entire sport horse community."
Equine.com
"The world's largest
horse marketplace."
Dream Horse
Another horse marketplace.
Agdirect.com
Another horse marketplace.
Garvin Heights Farm
"Located in Winona, Minnesota, right along the Great Mississippi.
Our goal is to raise the finest quality horses whether it be for the English world or the Western world."
American
Horse Council
"As the national trade association representing the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent your equine interests and investments. Organized in 1969, the AHC has been promoting and protecting the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry itself on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day."
The Minnesota Horse Council
"The Minnesota Horse Council, a Minnesota not-for-profit Corporation, was founded in 1935 to provide a vehicle for horse owners and exhibitors to coordinate horse activities with the Minnesota State Fair Board.
From this humble beginning the Minnesota Horse Council has evolved to be an umbrella organization uniting and supporting all statewide equine activities.
The Minnesota Horse Council shall encourage and support equine related activities, concerns and education."
Horses
from About.com
A starting place for horse web sites.
BitsAndBridles.com
"Clean out your tack trunk! Or fill one up. At BitsAndBridles.com you can create classified ads for your no longer needed horse tack/equestrian equipment! Sell new horse tack, used horse tack, saddles, horses, bridles, horse blankets, bits, riding apparel, riding boots, and more! Also you can list ads for real-estate, employment, & horses for sale. If you do not see what you want place a wanted ad!"
Big Dee's Tack & Vet Supply
"We are your one stop source for Equine Supplies. Whether riding or racing we have the top quality products you need to stay on top of your game!"
Chicks
Discount Saddlery
"Saddlery, saddles, tack, riding apparel, bridles, bits, reins, harness, equestrian supplies,
horse clothing, stable accessories, equestrian gifts and all kinds of horse equipment at discount prices."
Dovers
Saddle Shop
"Today, Dover products are the standard which others try to attain. Many of Dover's personnel are active riders and competitors. And they carry on the Dover tradition – begun more than 25 years ago – of using their understanding of horses and the sport to better serve the equestrian customer."
State
Line Tack
Another on-line tack store for the English and
Western rider.
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