So, You Think You Love Horses? Some Reflections on the Nature of Horses and Man

More Discussions by “The Accidental Horseman”

Links to Other Sites regarding Horses

A Few Links: Image of a Pelham Bit

While I am doing my on-line fact checking, I have been finding various sites that I think are informative, well-done, attractive or, in a few cases, very similar in concept to mine. It seems a shame to keep them to myself, so I will compile a page of links. I am also including web sites of various organization that we have been active with and places I like to trail ride. Certain links may be down. If I am unable to restore them they will be deleted.

Large Sites with Varied Content

• Learning About Horses
• The Equinest's 100% Horse Crap
• Rick Gore's Think Like a Horse- Natural Horsemanship

Institutions with a Focus on Horses

• The International Museum of the Horse

Introducing Young People to Horsemanship

• Official National Pony Club Web Site

Equine Organizations

• American Competitive Trail Horse Association
• TROT (Trail Riders of Today): Maryland based Trail Riding Organization

Visual Images of Horses

• Equine Stock Photos and Pictures
• The Equinest's The Horses of Leonardo da Vinci

Equine Photographers

• Bethany Pastorial (Missouri based and Available Nationwide (She spends blocks of time in Mid-Atlantic States)

Horses and History

• Rick Gore's History of the Horse
• Use of Cavalry during the American Civil War

Famous Horses and Horses and Legends

• John Reismiller's Tales of the Horse
• Beverly Kane's The Archetypal Mythology of Horses

Places I like to Ride Horses (Central Maryland/ South Central Pennsylvania Area)

• See separate page with contacts and critique for each site
• For a list of Other Riding Trails in the Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia Area plus other discussions of interest to a trail rider see the Shadowsrider Site

Horse Behavior

• Horses Can Read Human Facial Expressions

Horse Heath, Anatomy and Physiology

• The Horse.com: Equine Heath Care
• Dr. Dr. Roberta Dwyer's Discussion of the Horse's Skull and Teeth

Horse Rescue and Placement

• Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER)

  Every year the racing industry has Thoroughbreds who need to find new homes and careers. All but one of our current horses are ex-racehorses and fit into their new careers with only a small effort on our part. An ex-racehorses may not be a good first horse for an inexperienced rider but if you have experience working with horses you might be surprised with just how nice an animal you can get in this way.

• Wild Horse and Burro Program, Bureau of Land Management

  We once chatted with a rider we met on a ride ride who had a really nice-looking and well-manner horse and were surprised to learn it was an adopted mustang. Yes, they are "wild horses" but it is important to remember that genetically they are domesticated horses and are subject to being tamed more easily than true wild animals. Even so, this is a project for an experienced person and the project might be more successful if matched with clinics and mentoring programs that assist people who are interested in doing it.

• Days End Horse Rescue, Woodbine, Maryland

  Animals require human treatment and are dependent on humans. It is sad to think that horses do not receive the care that they need. Organizations like Days End deserve the support of people who care about horses.

• Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, Mount Airy, Maryland

  Gentle Giants specializes in the rescue of draft horses. It is understandable that such large animals require special expertise and facilities. They also need help to support their mission.

• After the Races Thoroughbred Rehabilitation and Rehoming Center, Elkton, Maryland

  After the Races places Thoroughbred (It is a proper name and should be capitalized.) ex-race horses. Thoroughbreds are an exquisite breed of horse and need a good home when their racing days are over. I have known some riders who disparage the breed. However, as a rider of an ex-race horse, I can testify that an experienced owner can calm them down and repurpose most of them without much of a problem.

Horse Emergency Rescue Team

• Equine Rescue Ambulance

  Equine Rescue Ambulance, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that provides emergency rescue, stabilization, and transportation services for downed and injured equines in parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania.