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Own Responsibility (PDF|172 KB)
Unwanted Horse Coalition.
This handbook addresses many issues including basic horse ownership and responsibilities associated with care, second careers for horses, and euthanasia.

Minimum Standards for Equine Care in Kentucky
Kentucky Horse Council, Inc.
This document contains basic health care and welfare information on horses.

What You Should Know About Buying a Horse
American Veterinary Medical Association.
Outlines the responsibilities involved in owning a horse.

So, You're Interested in Owning a Horse?
Maryland Horse Council.
Discusses the financial responsibilities and time committments associated with owning a horse and suggests other options for horse lovers.

First Time Horse Ownership: Selecting Horses and Budgeting Horse Interests (PDF|832 KB)
Oklahoma State University. Cooperative Extension Service.
Provides advice about selecting a horse, deciding on care and housing, and budgeting for expenses.

Horse Care Guide
British Equine Veterinary Association.
Covers topics ranging from purchasing a horse or pony to routine health care and pasture maintenance.

Horse Care on Small Acreages
Pennsylvania State University. Department of Dairy and Animal Science.
Outlines nutritional and shelter requirements for horses.

Tips for New Horse Owners
University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Cooperative Extension.
Discusses places to keep a horse, how to feed a horse, routine care and health information.

Basic Horse Ownership
Louisiana State University. AgCenter.
Provides three articles for horse owners including: daily care and management, basic horse training, and teaching youth to ride by feel.

Manure and Pasture Management for Recreational Horse Owners
University of Minnesota. Extension Service.
A booklet that provides information about managing pastures, composting manure, spreading manure, and rural living.

Equine Lameness Diagnosis Website
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
An interactive computer module that teaches how to think through the process of diagnosing lameness in horses.

Horse Stable and Riding Arena Resources (PDF|72 KB)
Pennsylvania State University. Cooperative Extension.
A list of resources for building a horse facility. Includes books and bulletins from a variety of sources.

Last Modified: Oct 8, 2009


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