Health & Education
We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.
For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.
Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.
Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.
Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!
Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.
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by Samantha Armbruster
It’s easy to be overly hard on yourself when you live and breathe in the subjective horse industry. When as little as half of a point can separate first and second place, riders are left wondering what could have been if they only could have done something just a little different. Beating yourself up over past rides or performances is not going to prolong your future or change anything. However, we can all take lessons on how to be a little kinder to ourselves along the way. Staying positive throughout it all can make a huge difference. Here are ten things to keep in mind when attempting to not be so hard on yourself.
1. Your Mistakes Are Made For Learning
No one is perfect every time out, one hundred percent of the time. Even the top professionals make mistakes every now and then, but what we do with those mishaps can either make us into better riders, or they can leave us upset and angry. Reflection is a powerful tool that can be used to learn from past mistakes. Every mistake that has been made can be used as a guide in the future. Win or lose, you can always learn and improve the next time out.
Read more: Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself; 10 Ways to Stay Positive About Showing
by Channing Seideman
An epilepsy diagnosis and risk of seizures while horseback riding doesn’t mean your equestrian days are over.
When people learn that I have epilepsy and ride horses, I typically hear: “Are you kidding? Isn’t that dangerous?” And it can be, unless you take the proper precautions (like wearing a Hit Air inflatable vest) to set yourself up for success.
Epilepsy is an individualized condition, and symptoms manifest themselves differently for everyone. Though epilepsy increases the chances of getting hurt while riding, because of the risk of having a seizure, there are steps you can take to mitigate that risk:
- Partner with a suitable horse
- Use proper safety equipment
- Find a supportive barn
Bottom line: you CAN ride horses with epilepsy, which I know from experience.
Read more: 3 Tips for Horse Riding With Epilepsy (and Confidence)
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