Topic Descriptions

The following topics, grouped by category, are currently covered, but will be continually up-dated and expanded as we learn what people want to know.

Balance: Information on balancing the real world and the world of horses. This section focuses on the relationships between horse and rider, rider and mate, family & career responsibilities and balance on the horse.

Breeding: Whether you are a professional breeder or wanting to breed your special mare, this section provides access to professionals knowledgeable in all aspects of reproduction.

Building: All considerations in barn design and construction for one horse or many.

Business: The administration, management and financial considerations of equestrian pursuits including computer services & insurance services.

Careers: Opportunities for career development focused on horses, where to look and how to identify the career and education that is "right" for you.

Competition; Preparing for a competition, setting yourself apart from the crowd, developing competition goals, understanding what judges are looking for and competition management.

Driving: All you need to know about driving.

Equine Health Management: From the feet to first aid, feed and nutrition, pasture management, health care and preventive health management that is necessary to keep horses of all ages useful and healthy.

Facilities, equipment and property management: Master planning is concerned with developing a facility plan through establishing goals of an operation from a physical facilities perspective of land, maintaining the land, fencing, equipment and maximizing its potential and preservation.

Purchasing a Horse: Many factors enter into the decision to acquire a horse, whether it is a first horse or moving up the levels. The purpose of this section is to acquaint prospective buyers with considerations such as appraisals, matching horse and rider and pre-purchase exam.

Rider education: More than sitting on a horse, a rider needs both mental and physical skills in their approach to learning. This site includes basic equitation information, expanded learning tools for the progressive rider including lunging, yoga, goal planning, relaxation, massage, positive self-talk and visualization.

Sales and Marketing: Whether trying to sell a very young horse/or an older one, identifying your market and presentation for sales is crucial in finding the right buyer and receiving the value of your investment.

Stable management: How work in and care for a stable and the necessary equipment that are essential in maximizing personnel and financial resources.

Training: From birth through the levels of training, consistent handling and riding by caring, consistent,  knowledgeable handlers/riders is essential. 

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