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Resources for Riders

Want to Learn More About Horses and Your Discipline?

Here are some of our favorite resources!

YouTube Channels to  watch your favorite riders in your discipline:

  • US Equestrian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7FNFLbwr3zQjbt3bDs3EA
  • FEI: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3uedNKWKG7gGDYQJ1VsWg
  • United States Hunter Jumper Association: https://www.youtube.com/user/USHJA1
  • American Quarter Horse Association: https://www.youtube.com/user/aqhavideo
  • National Barrel Horse Association: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfcNQ0nQdoVhtJsJIyziTQ
  • National Cutting Horse Association: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcmSlrWj4vO9J4jqP71PXA

Magazines:

  • In Stride Magazine (USHJA)
  • US Equestrian
  • Springtime: Natural Supplements for Dogs, Horses, & People
  • Horse&Rider Magazine
  • Western Horseman Magazine
  • Horse Illustrated
  • Equus Magazine
  • Horseman's News Magazine

How To Think Like A Horse by Cherry Hill

Author Cherry Hill provides the ultimate guide to understanding horses- discussing all horses' senses, habits, and behaviors. She does an incredible job describing the way horses process information and how to best communicate with your horse. The best part about this book is that Hill conveys all this valuable information while sounding like a real horse lover. As a little girl, I fell in love with this book because Cherry Hill seemed just as fascinated with horses as I was... and still am. 

FAQs

Do some research and try it! Luckily, Horse Connect has done a lot of the search for you. Each discipline listed under Trainers provides information on what each one is, the rules of the sport, and what you look for in a trainer. The Resources for Rider's page also lists YouTube Channels that have videos for every discipline. However, the best way to decide which equestrian discipline is best for you is to try it! After gaining some riding experience, talk to a trainer and see if you can get an opportunity to try it to see if you're interested.

The most popular places to get tack & riding apparel are:

- Mary's Tack & Feed: 3675 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

- San Diego Saddlery: 1783 E Maine St, El Cajon, CA 92021

- Double S Tack and Feed: 14335 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021