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Web Sites

• Equine Studies - Dr. Deb Bennett has a gift for opening our eyes to the inner workings of the horse's mind. Extensive information relating to every aspect of working with and understanding horses, conformation, health issues, etc. Excellent discussion boards, trainer recommendations, free articles.
• Anna Blake-

  Relaxed and Forward; A Horse/Life Blog is my quest to understand and explain the deep and powerful connection between humans and horses.

  Awe is the word that best describes what I feel about horses.  After an entire life with horses, I continue to be awestruck by them daily; spellbound by their intellect and humor, by their strength and physicality, by their breath on my cheek.

  Part of the awe of horses is their fragility. From their first steps to the geriatric years, every day we have with them is a kind of victory over the impossibility of their beauty and frailty.

  The beauty of a horse is the sum of his bravery and vulnerability. Maybe that beauty is what we humans aspire to emulate.

  We share our home barn with llamas, goats, ducks, and Edgar Rice Burro, our moral compass. And a few dogs and cats. You can expect them each to creep into my writing from time to time.

  My name is Anna Blake and I’m a horse advocate, equine professional, award-winning author, and proud member of the herd at Infinity Farm, on the Colorado prairie. I train horses and riders communication skills and dressage, and I write parables about horses and life.

• Sustainable Dressage - An excellent source of information on the hows and whys of good
  dressage. Also discussions of training methods and equipment that are detrimental to the physical and
  mental health of the horse.

Horse Training - Behavior

• Mark Rashid - excellent clinician, and a superior author. His books are not "how-to" training books, but rather Mark educating the reader through accounts of his personal journey as a horseman. One of his best is "Whole Heart Whole Horse."
• Harry Whitney - An excellent trainer and a good person to seek out for getting things working for you and your horse. He offers week-long clinic throughout most of the year and does a few clinics around the country. His home base is in southern Arizona.
• Buck Brannaman - Superb horseman and clinician.
  
• Mike Schaffer - An affable and fun person to school with, Mike "dresses" horses in the manner of the old European High School - in other words, in the school of lightness, suppleness, and harmony. A pupil of Arthur Konyot, his technique and approach are beautifully set forth in his books "Right From the Start" and "Riding in the Moment." He considers the horse first, and his object is to make the animal comfortable while opening within its own mind the possibility that it can easily perform any exercise in the repertory.
  

Rider Education

• Mary Wanless - Instructor and author of several books, including "Ride With Your Mind." Mary helps riders understand how to help their bodies achieve better effectiveness, security and function on the horse.
• Rider Biomechanics Videos on YouTube                      Videos of Mary Wanless teaching about biomechanics and the learning process and so much more!           
  
• Wendy Murdoch - Wendy Murdoch is an internationally recognized equestrian instructor and clinician for over 30 years, author of several books and DVDs, and  creator of "Ride Like A Natural" and the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program.
  

Equine Health and Nutrition

• Dr. Eleanor Kellon - An expert in equine nutrition. She is also Veterinary Editor for the Horse Journal magazine, and a widely published researcher and author. Dr. Kellon teaches a variety of online courses on a variety of topics of interest to horse owners and professionals.
• The Daily Feed - Dr. Kellon's horse nutrition blog.
• California Trace - a nutritional supplement developed by northern California hoof trimmer Sally Hugg. Sally has learned about optimum equine nutritionalrequirements through Dr. Eleanor Kellon, and formulated California Trace using the nutritional guidelines that Dr. Kellon has extensively researched. This formula specifically balances the low levels of zinc, copper and selenium that are common in western U.S. hays. Biotin provides nutrition specifically for healthy hooves, hair and skin.
  There is no added IRON in this formula. If you read the web site, you will understand why.
• Holistic Horsekeeping - everything about how to keep your horse healthy, or help your ailing horse. Books, articles, resources, and a FREE newsletter.

Hoof Care

• Hoof Rehab - Pete Ramey's site. The latest research and information on hoof rehabilitation.
• The Horse's Hoof - Hoof care, trimming, rehab, nutrition, booting, etc. Tools, boots, and more for sale.
  

Tack and Equipment

• About The Horse - Dave Genadek is a maker of custom western saddles. He also teaches folks about saddle fit, through his video and clinics. *Must see his excellent video on saddle fitting!

Local Resources

• Purple Sage Equine - Karyn Shirley is an excellent horse trainer, instructor, and clinician. She is great with starting colts, dealing with troubled horses, and troubleshooting issues with soundness and saddle fit. She also has horses for sale!
• CentaurGenics - Rebekka and Mark Rhodes offer a variety of services to horse owners. Rebekka is an excellent trainer and instructor and Mark does body work on horses, dogs, and humans and is a distributor of the wonderful Timberline Saddles.
  

READING LIST

The Birdy Book by Deb Bennett -

This is the defining book on horse behavior, and the instincts and emotions that influence horse
behavior. This book will forever transform your attitudes about why horses do what they do, and how
your perspectives and attitudes are so important in shaping the relationship between you and your
horse. The book is actually a CD-ROM that you read on your computer screen, with over 600 pages,
including many photos and drawings.

Books by Mark Rashid

Whole Heart, Whole Horse

A Good Horse Is Never A Bad Color

Life Lessons From A Ranch Horse

Books by Mary Wanless

New Ride With Your Mind Clinic

Ride With Your Mind Essentials

For the Good of the Horse

For the Good of the Rider

Relaxed & Forward: Relationship Advice from Your Horse by Anna Blake

Simplify Your Riding by Wendy Murdoch

Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You by Pete Ramey

Discovering Natural Horsemanship, A Beginner's Odyssey by Tom Moates

True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance and Leslie Desmond