Organizations and Clubs

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Akhal-Teke World Akhal-Teke World's website has several articles such as the history of Akhal-Teke horses, breeding characteristics, current events, and news. It also provides a directory, chat-on-line, and a photo gallery.

American Equestrian Alliance This site is a national association of horse owners, trainers, stables, farms, ranches and equestrian related businesses. There is membership information, insurance information, and legislative news.

American Farrier's Association This site is to further the professional development of farriers, to provide leadership and resources for the benefit of the farrier industry, and to improve the welfare of the horse through continuing farrier education.

American Horse Council This site is devoted to the presentation of the goals of the American Horse Council which is to promote and protect the equine industry by representing its interests in Congress and in federal regulatory agencies on national issues of importance.

American Quarter Horse Association This organization is devoted to recording and preserving the pedigrees of the American Quarter Horse while maintaining the integrity of the breed. AQHA functions as the official record keeping and governing body of the American Quarter Horse industry.

American Riding Instructors Association This site is to promote the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) which was established in 1984 to help promote safe, knowledgeable riding instruction. There is advertising,classified ads, and nationwide listing ARIA instructors.

American Shire Horse Association This website is devoted to all about the shire horse, one of the largest horses in the world. There is membership information, event calendar, classified ads, and merchandise sales.

American Vaulting Association The American Vaulting Association's purpose is to promote the sport of vaulting in the United States. Their webpage has a history of vaulting, calendar of events, and photographs.

Andalusian Webring This site is designed to showcase the Andalusian horse online and to promote the breed.

Arabian Horse Association of Michigan Arabian Horse Association of Michigan's website is designed of offer their members advertising opportunities, calendar of events, news, stallion directory (which includes photographs), list of member breeding and training farms, and a guide to Arabian horses.

Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America This site is devoted to the promotion of the Belgian draft horse. The history of the breed is presented and there is merchandising, a calendar of events, and a youth program described.

Blue Water Miniature Horse Club Blue Water Miniature Horse Club is based in Michigan. It was created for the purpose of promoting knowledge and awareness of the miniature horse.

British Horse Society The British Horse Society (BHS) is an equestrian charity. The BHS provides online information in the areas of equine welfare, horse and rider safety, access & off-road riding, training & education, riding schools, livery yard approval, riding clubs, welfare of horses, safety, and education.

Brotherhood Of Working Farriers Association Brotherhood Of Working Farriers Association's mission is to provide horse owners with information on shoeing by professional farriers. Their site includes membership, calendar of events, and certification program.

Canadian Sport Horse Association Canadian Sport Horse is Canada's oldest indigenous sport horse breed with horses successfully competing in the English Olympic disciplines of eventing, show jumping and dressage. They have information about the Canadian Sport Horse, inspection procedures, a calendar of events, and horses for sale.

Carriage Association of America This site is about the preservation and restoration of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. The organization has introduced thousands of people to collecting these vehicles and the pleasures of driving them.

Carriage Driving Extraordinaire Carriage Driving Extraordinaire mission is to encourage and promote the interests of drivers of horses and ponies for competition, recreation, pleasure, and work activities. Included on their website is information about membership, becoming licensed and becoming certified.

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, located in Kentucky Horse Park, provides horseback riding for therapeutic purposes and social and recreational activities. Their site describes their program, who is eligible, their volunteers and their events.

Certified Horseman Association The mission of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education internationally, for the benefit of individuals and group riding programs. They provide a list of instructors issue and a facility list; and have articles. They have an on-line store that sells tack, clothing, books, gifts, and nutritional products.

Cleveland Bay Horse Society Cleveland Bay Horse Society has information about the Society, listings of breeders of Cleveland Bays in the UK, horses for sale, calendar of events, and photographs.

EquestrianCupid.com EquestrianCupid.com is an on-line dating service for people who have an interest in horses. You can post a profile as a guest and answer email as a guest. To initiate email you must join.

Equine Canada Equine Canada's goal is to represent all equine and equestrian interests in Canada. Their website contains information on this organization, information on horse industry, and description of breeds. You can also view this webpage in French.

Equine Photographer's Network Equine Photographer's Network is a membership of professional equine photographers from around the world. Their mission is to encourage professional integrity and career development through education, communication and mutual support, while promoting our members in numerous markets. Their website has photographs and a directory of photographers.

Fairmount Park Their website provides a racing schedules. You can be on remote races tracks via simulcasting of the action at other tracks. They have a Junior Jockey Club which is open to children 14 and under and is free to join. The Junior Jockey Club is a fun and exciting way for children to learn about Fairmount Park and horse racing.

Kentucky Horse Council The Kentucky Horse Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, promotion, growth and development of the equine industry.

Miniature Horse World This magazine is the publication of the American Miniature Horse Association. It is published six times yearly and is available with the AMHA membership. It provides valuable veterinary, farrier and general horse care information which is, for the most part, tailored for the miniature horse.

Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Their website includes standards of the breed, history, calendar of events, horses for sale, award programs, and a photo gallery.

National Morgan Reining Horse Association NMRHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the Morgan reining horse.

National Wild Horses and Burros Program The primary responsibilities of the BLM, as dictated by law, are to preserve and protect wild horses and burros and to manage for healthy rangelands. Their site includes schedule of adoption and the process of adoption, news releases, and a photo gallery of the horses.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association NARHA is a national non-profit organization that promotes the benefit of the horse for individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. There are more than 700 NARHA centers in North America; you can search the website for a center near you.

Ontario Equestrian Federation The Ontario Equestrian Federation is the umbrella organization committed to equine welfare, and to providing leadership and support to the individuals, associations and industries in Ontario's horse community. They offer classes on how to ride and learning to be an instructor. Their website also includes classified ads, news updates, and calendar of events.

Palomino Horse Breeders of America This site is devoted to the breeding and showing of the palomino horse. There is membership information and calendar of events. There is show information in the site.

Paso Fino Horse Association The purpose of this site is to keep abreast of events and news taking place in the world of the Paso Fino by signing up for the PFHA E-News, a weekly e-mail newsletter that will keep members up-to-date on the events, news and other activities of interest.

Quarterhorse Guide This is a search engine devoted to Quarter Horses. There are classifieds, equipment for sale, associations and clubs, training and boarding facilities, publications, and veterinarian resources.

Society of the Military Horse The Society engages in the preservation of and research upon, knowledge of the horse, and other equines, in their employment in a military role. This includes the study of equipment and tack associated with the military employment of horses.

Southeastern Hanoverian Association Their goal is to promote the goals of the American Hanoverian Society, provide a regional forum for breed related activities, support breeders in region with marketing and promotional opportunities. Association provides education to members and introduce newcomers to the breed.

Stolen Horse International The mission of Stolen Horse International, Inc. is to provide a comprehensive theft awareness program to all facets of the horse industry and offer educational opportunities. They also sell horses through auctions.

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association establishes policies, requirements and maintains the breed registry. Anyone who is directly connected with Tennessee Walking Horses, in any way, may become a member. Their site includes a calendar of events, directory of stables and farms, and an on-line store that sells clothing, books, and gifts.

United States Dressage Federation This site is the website for USDF which was established for the purpose of promoting and encouraging a high standard of accomplishment in dressage throughout the United States, primarily through educational programs.

WAHO WAHO Constitution is dedicated to maintain the purity of the blood of the horses of the Arabian breed. They have a list of registering authorities who document the Arabian horse bred in their country. They have information about their history, conferences and a list of their executive committee.

Wild Horse Foundation This site serves as a clearinghouse for wild horse adoption and the promotion of the prevention of equine abuse and mistreatment. Over twenty magazines and publications promote WHF.