Looking for something horse-related as a gift? Want to find other horse blogs to read? Investigate some breed or discipline-specific associations? Just want to oogle some lovely creatures? You're in luck, because I have links! Since I'm in Minnesota, you may notice a slight bias towards MN clubs.
Shopping
- Crickhollow Farm's Zazzle Store -- Get Crickhollow logo-wear, mugs, and more! There are cards and other items with photos of the horses and ponies of Crickhollow and of the farm.
- Dressage Extensions -- This tack catalogue is exclusively for the dressage enthusiasts out there. Tack, apparel, gifts...
- Dover Saddlery - This one is for the hunter/jumpers and dressage riders. Everything you could want or need. I love getting my master paper catalogue in the mail from them each year.
- Stateline Tack -- English and Western tack and stable supplies. They often have shipping deals, which is great when you're ordering bulky items.
- Jaime's Horse Jewelry -- What it says on the tin. Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry for horse lovers (men, too!).
- Welsh Pony & Cob Society's Zazzle Store -- T-shirts, mugs, mousepads, etc. All with Welsh Pony designs!
- Tallyho Equestrian Outfitters -- Custom boots, saddles, and accessories.
- Breyer Horses -- The official website of the Breyer model horse.
- Just For Ponies -- Tack & gifts for ponies & pony-people. Super helpful folks. They can give advice on fitting tack to your pony & are willing to send measurements, if you aren't sure if a particular piece will fit.
- Back in the Saddle -- Horse themed gifts, home decor, clothing, etc.
- The Equine Source -- Tack, riding clothing, and accessories. They have a section just for Eventing specialty items.
- Sport Horse 1 -- Formerly the Sport Horse Marketplace.
- Warmbloods for Sale -- On-line classifieds specifically for Warmbloods.
- Equestrian Collections -- Online tack catalogue where you can shop by discipline as well as the more usual categories.
- Mills Fleet Farm -- Farm supplies, feed, and more! Store locations in MN, WI, IA, and ND.
Breed Associations/Clubs
- Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America
- Arabian Horse Association
- American Trakehner Association
- American Warmblood Society
- Minnesota Half Arabian Horse Association
- Heart of Minnesota Welsh Club
- American Welara Pony Registry
Non-Breed Specific Associations and Clubs
- United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
- United States Hunter Jumper Association
- Minnesota Hunter Jumper Association
- United States Dressage Federation
- United States Eventing Association
- Central States Dressage and Eventing Association
- Minnesota Horse Council
- Certified Therapy Horse Association
Blogs/Social Media
- Club Equestrian
- Backwoods Buckaroo
- Life ... with Pony -- Bonni's blog
Farms
- Serendipity Farm Sport Horses -- Warmbloods. They've had a few horses I've fallen in love with over the years, including a gelding by the name of Frodo.
- Tannenwald Trakehner -- Home of the lovely Tanzbrise.
- Blackshire Equestrian Centre -- Located in Randolph, MN. They'e got Friesians & Irish Sport Horses, amongst others. They also offer lessons and boarding. I've had trouble getting a hold of them in the past -- don't know if that's improved in recent years.
- Proud Pine Farm -- Endurance bred Arabians in Echo, MN. Nice horses & reasonable prices.
- Clekajo Welsh Ponies -- Section A & C Welsh in Benson, MN. Half-Welsh, too.
- St. John Warmbloods -- Sales page seems a little out of date right now (they have a "new" 2009 filly listed). Some nice horses, though. There's a black Trakehner mare I wouldn't mind having that's listed for sale.
- Family Partners Welsh Ponies -- This farm used to have Annie as one of their broodmares! Currently the home of the adorable palomino Section B stallion, *Wedderlie Mardi Gras.
Horse Events
- Badminton Horse Trials
- Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event
- Burghley Horse Trials
- World Equestrian Games
- Minnesota Horse Expo
Miscellany
- All Breed Pedigree Query
- Riders4Helmets
- Horse E-Cards from Millermark Creations
- Nutrena Horse Knowledge Center
- Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation
- The Horse - Free Horse Listings -- The Horse.com maintains a page where people can list free horses. Many are older/lame and need homes where they can just be pasture buddies, but there are some saddle horses, as well.
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