Horse Smarts: An Equine Reference & Youth Activity Guide

American Youth Horse Council

Book - printed & digital

$122.49 - $144

Designed for adults who teach youth about horses, this must have resource has 70 chapters, new activities and more than 700 photos or illustrations. 1,342 total pages.

All Levels

All ages

Selection & Use; Management; Health & Disease; Nutrition; Genetics & Reproduction; Leadership

Hands-on Learning Activities; Lesson Plans

Equine Science - for Horse Crazy Youth & Horse Owners

American Youth Horse Council

Book - printed & digital

$12.99 - $29.99

Whether you own a horse, ride at a boarding stable, are enrolled in a youth horse organization or an equine-studies program, this is the reference guide for you. Accompanying the easy-to-understand text this publication includes charts, illustrations, photos and lists of references.

Beginner

All ages

Origin of the Horse; Equine Basics, Coat Colors, Senses, Gaits, Genetics, Nutrition, Health & Disease, Anatomy

Horse Industry Handbook

American Youth Horse Council

Book - Printed & Digital

$32.99 - $98

The Horse Industry Handbook is an encyclopedic volume with contributions by over 200 national experts. A useful addition to any horseman’s library, this book has over 800 pages of peer-reviewed articles. It provides practical and applicable information on caring for your horse.

All Levels

Grades 6-9 and above

Ownership, Selection and Use, Facilities and Waste Management, Health Management, Foot Care, Diseases, Nutrition and Feeding Management, Exercise Physiology, Reproduction, Using Genetics in Breeding, Tack & Equipment, Training, Business Management

Tying a Horse Safely

American Youth Horse Council

Digital material

Free

There are two basic knots that every horse person should know. This pamphlet demonstrates both of those knots and how to use them.

Beginner

All ages

Horse Safety

Starting a Youth Horse Club

American Youth Horse Council

Digital material

Free

So you have a group of horse loving kids and they want to start a horse club. Now what? This pamphlet will give you some basics for starting a new youth horse club and information on where to go to get more details.

Beginner

All ages

Equine organizations

Careers in the Equine Industry

American Youth Horse Council

Webinar

Free

Tips to prepare for a career in the horse industry

All levels

All ages

Careers

Various

Interscholastic Equestrian Association

Online Learning

Hippology Course $35 / Other resources-FREE

IEA offers multiple resources for online learning and beginning to ride. Online Hippology course access is $35/youth member. Lesson barn listings available on website as well as introductory program to showing horses.

Beginner, Intermediate

Grades K-5; Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Anatomy; Animal Welfare; Breeds; Careers; Colors and Markings; Disciplines; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB); Gaits; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Judging; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; Reproduction and Genetics; Riding Instruction Safety; Tack and Equipment; Entry Level-Advanced Competitions

Mare and Foal Workshop

Texas A&M University

Online Learning

$75

Horse owners and managers will learn about managing broodmares and foals. You will learn about the foaling process including predicting and preparing for foal arrival, postpartum placental evaluation, proper nutrition for your pregnant mare and foal, and vaccination programs for the broodmare and foal along with vaccination administration guidelines.

All Levels

Collegiate or older

Reproduction and Genetics

Texas A&M Equine Reproductive Management Online Short Course

Texas A&M University

Online Learning

$300

Designed for owners and breeding managers who want to learn the most efficient methods for ensuring the success of their breeding programs. This course has been approved for 14 CEUs for the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).

All Levels

Collegiate or older

Reproduction and Genetics

University of Connecticut Equine Extension

University of Connecticut

Website

Free

Info on the CT 4-H Horse Program; Environmental Activities for youth; videos about horse books, horse movies and model horses; webinar/talk on trail etiquette and horse nutrition; Horses and Humans for a Healthy Habitat pdf, UConn Horse Judging Online.

All Levels

All ages

Judging; general horse knowledge

Hands-on Learning Activities

Equine Extension Fact Sheets

University of Connecticut

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Digital)

Free

Fact sheets on best practices, horse nutrition, horse health, horse selection and horse management

All Levels

All ages

Facility Management; Health and Disease; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; Safety

Canter Curriculum: Equine Nutrition Module

University of Connecticut

Online Learning

$50

This short course introduces the learner to the basics of the nutrition needs of the horse.

All Levels

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding

Canter Curriculum: Skeletal System and Disorders Module

University of Connecticut

Online Learning

$50

This short course introduces the learner to the basics of the equine skeletal system and its related disorders.

All Levels

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Anatomy

Equine Internal Parasites

The Ohio State University

Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Digital Material

Free

A factsheet describing the common parasites of horses with photos.

Beginner; Intermediate

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Health and Disease

A Guide To Careers In Horse Racing

Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Printed & Digital)

Free

30 pages with brief description of careers in flat and harness racing; full color

Intermediate; Advanced

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Careers

HHYF Activity Box

Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Educational Kit or Game

$35

box is full of 44 different fun fact sheets, word puzzles, games and more most of which have a harness racing theme

Intermediate; Advanced

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12

Anatomy; Business Management; Careers; Exercise Physiology; Gaits; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Reproduction and Genetics; Tack and Equipment

Hands-on Learning Activities

Two Gaits in Harness Racing

Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Video

Free

short video showing difference between trotting and pacing, the two gaits of harness racing

All Levels

All ages

Gaits

Harnessing Safely

Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Video

Free

Short video highlighting safety when harnessing and hitching a horse

All Levels

All ages

Safety; Tack and Equipment

HARNESS HEROES trading cards

Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Printed Material

$25

Collectible card set featuring harness racing champion horses and drivers. New set produced each year since 1991.

Grades K-5; Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12

Biography, History

Various digital resources

Amplify Horse Racing

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Digital);Online Learning/Online Course; Podcast; Referral Service; Website

Free

Amplify Horse Racing offers a hybrid mentorship program, downloadable and online resources, a job and internship board, and a podcast, all accessible from our website for youth and young adults to learn about educational opportunities and careers in the Thoroughbred industry.

All Levels

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Careers; Thoroughbred industry

Hands-on Learning Activities

Equine Education and Career Network

SaddleUpNY!

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Digital); Online Learning; Referral Service; Website

Free

Information and and resources on colleges and careers related to the equine industry are available for free on the education resource page of SaddleUpNY!. Resources include articles, links to scholarship opportunities and a link to the Equine Education Network (EEN)- a searchable database of US colleges and universities with equine academic programs and collegiate riding options. Veterinarian programs and graduate equine programs are also listed. The EEN is hosted on the EQUUS Foundation website:

All Levels

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Careers

East Coast Equestrian

Pennsylvania Equestrian LLC

Printed Material

$20 subscription

Equestrian newspaper serving readers in the mid-Atlantic region with the news they need to know. Now in our 30th year.

All Levels

All ages

Animal Welfare; Disciplines; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB); Health and Disease; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; current news

UC Davis Center for Equine Health

UC Davis Center for Equine Health

Website

Free

Variety of up-to-date equine health resources for owners, riders and trainers

All Levels

Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Collegiate or older

Introduction to Horse Ownership;Anatomy;Animal Welfare;Careers;Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB);Exercise Physiology;Health and Disease;Hoof Care;Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding;Reproduction and Genetics;Safety

Hands-on Learning Activities

USEF Kids Club

US Equestrian

Educational Kit or Game; Website

Free

Sign your child up to receive quarterly themed coloring pages, fun activity pages, exciting activities for your child to do to learn about horses, fun facts and more!

Beginner

Pre-School or younger;Grades K-5

Breeds; Colors and Markings; Disciplines; Tack and Equipment

Hands-on Learning Activities

USEF Learning Center

US Equestrian

Online Learning

Free

US Equestrian’s Learning Center is your source for knowledge and information: a vast library of educational videos featuring elite athletes, trainers, and industry experts—plus extra resources.

All Levels

All ages

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Anatomy; Animal Welfare; Breeds; Business Management; Careers; Colors and Markings; Disciplines; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB); Exercise Physiology; Facility Management; Gaits; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Judging Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; Safety; Tack and Equipment

The Pegasus Podcast

Pegasus App

Podcast

Spotify, Apple, or any other podcast streaming platform

Free

Conversations and interviews about the global equestrian industry, including equestrian macro and micro-economic trends and opportunities

All Levels

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Animal Welfare; Business Management; Careers; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB); Facility Management

Management Considerations for the Cribbing Horse

Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Digital)

Free

An overview of cribbing, causes, implications, prevention, physiology, and management.

Advanced

Collegiate or older

Health and Disease

Evaluating Body Composition of Horses

Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute

Brochure, booklet, pamphlet (Digital)

Free

Nutrition and feeding management support all aspects of a horse’s health and welfare. Regular evaluation of the horses in your care can help you identify potential issues before they develop further, as well as monitor progress toward a healthy physique. This fact sheet details how to measure and evaluate equine body weight, fat storage (i.e., body condition scoring), and muscling.

Intermediate; Advanced

Grades 9-12, Collegiate or older

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Animal Welfare; Health and Disease; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding

Equine Assisted Services Research

Equine Assisted Services Research Report

Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Digital Material

$100/year (4 issues)

A quarterly interactive digital directory lists and links to new peer-reviewed research in equine assisted services and horse-human interaction. The index sorts research notifications into more than 50 EAS and horse-human interaction topics. Designed for mobile and computer use, the index is ideal for higher education, professional, or personal reference.

All Levels

Collegiate or older

Careers; Equine-assisted services; horse-human interaction; research

HoofSearch: Equine Foot and Lameness Research Report

Hoofcare Publishing

Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Digital Material

$119/year (12 issues)

A monthly interactive report links subscribers to new peer-reviewed articles, academic theses, patents, and conference proceedings from around the world related to equine lameness and hoofcare. Retrievable from smartphones, tablets, and computers, the interactive document covers 15 topics, including hoof science, anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostics, laminitis, rehabilitation, and breed/sport injuries.

Advanced

Collegiate or older

Anatomy; Gaits; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Equine Research, Equine Lameness

Adult Horse Vaccination Chart

American Association of Equine Practitioners

Website

Free

A chart that provides guidance on the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses over one year of age. All vaccination programs should be developed in consultation with a licensed veterinarian.

All Levels

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Animal Welfare; Health and Disease

Foal Vaccination Chart

American Association of Equine Practitioners

Website

Free

A chart that provides guidance on the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses under one year of age. All vaccination programs should be developed in consultation with a licensed veterinarian.

All Levels

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Animal Welfare; Health and Disease

Horse & Human Research & Education

Horses & Humans Research Foundation (HHRF)

Video; Website

Free

HHRF offers free webinars and the recordings are on www.youtube.com/@horsesandhumansresearchfd for viewing.

All Levels

Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Animal Welfare; Health and Disease; Research and Education on Horse and Human Interaction & Equine well-being

EquiMania! Youth Initiatives

Equine Guelph

Website

At Equine Guelph's educational website The Horse Portal

Free

EquiMania! Online makes learning fun with a series of online interactive activities. Adopting Stop Think Act initiatives, serious accidents can be prevented by taking the time to think about the possible dangers and to prepare for them. Youth learn safety practices from drawings illustrating smart protective gear choices to use while riding, how to be safe around farm equipment and when handling horses. Handling horses and understanding a bit about their behaviour go a long way in preventing injuries. For example, by learning more about how horses see and hear, youth develop an understanding of how the prey animal is likely to react differently than humans to the stimuli around them. Kids can become danger detectives with an online scavenger hunt to identify hazards on the horse farm by visiting EquiMania.ca. These are just a few of the interactive games young horse enthusiasts can complete while going for a Safety Pledge Certificate.

All Levels

Grades K-5; Grades 6-8

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Anatomy; Animal Welfare; Breeds; Careers; Colors and Markings; Facility Management; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; Safety; Tack and Equipment; Equine Behavior

Hands-on Learning Activities

Horse Behaviour & Safety online course for youth

Equine Guelph

Online Learning/Online Course

Equine Guelph at TheHorsePortal.ca

$25 CAD

Learn Horsemanship through Understanding Behaviour – Take action to create a safe environment for you and your horse. Course Goals: Understand horse behaviour and how to speak their language Learn smart, practical horse handling skills Reduce physical risks on your horse’s farm Course Topics: Horse Behaviour – Wild vs Stabled How Horses See and Hear Herd Behaviour – How Horses Interact with Each Other Horse Handling – Basic Safety Around Horses Rider/Helmet Safety Safe Trailering – Basics Fire Safety Safety around the Barn and Paddocks Returning from an Injury

All Levels

Grades 6-8

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Animal Welfare; Health and Disease; Safety; Horse Behavior & Handler Safety

Hands-on Learning Activities

USPA E-Learning Platform

United States Polo Association

Online Learning; Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Digital Material; Video; Website

Free or free with USPA membership

E-learning platform (available to USPA members), USPA You Tube channel - FREE, online magazines (Free -uspolo.org)

All Levels

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Animal Welfare; Exercise Physiology; Facility Management; Health and Disease; Hoof Care; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding; Riding Instruction Safety; Tack and Equipment; How to play, Rules of the game

Florida Horse Farm and Service Directory

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association

Publication, book, textbook, magazine - Printed & Digital Material; Referral Service

tgantt@ftboa.com

Free upon request, printed copies while supplies last

The annual Florida all equine industry farm and service directory lists key providers, services, farms in Florida, along with specialized services for Thoroughbreds

All Levels

Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12; Collegiate or older

Breeds; Careers; Tack and Equipment; Farms and service providers

The Florida Horse podcast

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Assn

Podcast

Free

The podcast features interviews of people from all segments of the Thoroughbred industry

Intermediate

Collegiate or older

Introduction to Horse Ownership; Business Management; Careers; Exercise Physiology; Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding

Florida Thoroughbred History Moments

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Assn

Video

Free

The Florida Thoroughbred History moment videos feature Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorses in 30 second to 1 minute videos - great conversation starters and good for students to research and learn more about each horse, looks like old newssreels

All Levels

All ages

Disciplines; History of famous racehorses made simple with video

Hands-on Learning Activities

Florida Thoroughbred History Map and Classic Winners

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Assn

Poster

Contact tgantt@ftboa.com or call 352-629-2160 to request a poster mailed to your classroom.

Free to classrooms/students within the USA, digital worldwide

The poster features Florida-bred winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes along with a 1958 map with famed farm locations in Ocala, Fla, USA.

All Levels

All ages

Breeds; History