Horse Rescues

Like all other animal species, the horse has many problems. They get badly hurt or their owner mistreats or they are just left to fend for themselves and no one cares about them.

It is because of people/ owners like these that rescue organizations form. Here are a few....

One such organization is called REACT Rescue. They are a nonprofit organization that is located in Lebanon, MO. This organization started in the 1900s...like around 1986. Truthfully, it is owned by my boyfriend's family. I help out where I can with these poor animals.

Another organization would be Humanity for Horses. They are also a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007. They not only rescue horses but other animals that need help or a new home.

A third organization would be Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation, Inc. They too are a nonprofit organization. These people are more focused on trying to find homes for horses in need.

A fourth and final organization would be Equine Advocates. They are also a nonprofit organization and were founded in 1996.

Basically the majority of rescues out there are nonprofit organizations. Each site though has a place where people can donate money to help these people with their causes. I dare each and everyone of you to click on these in order to learn more about these organizations and what they do.It is a great and wonderful experience when you help a horse, or any animal in that matter, in need of help.

National Horse Organizations

Like many other animal industries and major sports/events, horses too have national organizations that help benefit both horses and their human owners.

This post today will discuss some of the different organizations out there and some of the stuff that they do.

United States Equestrian Federation

• serves as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport
• dedicated to uniting the equestrian community honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian sport

American Quarter Horse Association

•  provide information on upcoming events
• provide information on horses and other competitors

 American Morgan Horse Association

• seeks to advance the breed and offer exciting programs and services for all their members
• exists to preserve, promote, perpetuate the Morgan horse
• carries out administration promotion and education for the benefit of its members and the breed

Pinto Horse Association of America

• started from a grassroots movement to selectively breed horses for good color and conformation
• the purpose of breeding superior colored horses

 Now there are many, many more horse organizations out there in the world. These are just to name a few. You can find more information from the links above or by using the handy dandy google search.

Anatomy of a Horse

Okay so in order to be a successful and awesome horse owner, you need to know the basic terms of the anatomy of a horse. This helps you when you are talking to a vet or farrier. It also helps locate and understand a problem that arises with your horse.

This diagram shows where the key points of a horse are....

Here is are two diagrams of the hoof....

Click the link in order to see a full description of where everything is and just basic information about the horse anatomy.