Best Practices
The following collection of resources offers best practices for members and those interested in the sport. We encourage you to use, print and share these resources.
Equine Care and Welfare
- Chronicle of the Horse: A Horseman's Decision or an Affront to Horse Welfare?
- Horse and Rider Advocate Series: Be an Equine Welfare Advocate
- USHJA In Stride: Make Mindfulness a Tool in Your Grooming Box
- USHJA In Stride: The Science (and Art) of Blanketing Horses
- USHJA In Stride: Facing the Facts: Leather and How to Care for It
- USHJA In Stride: Feeding for Performance, Behavior and the Well-Being of Your Horse
- USHJA In Stride: Deworming and the Rotational Revolution
- USHJA In Stride: An Equestrian's New Year's Resolutions
- USHJA In Stride: Complementary Therapies to Improve your Horse's Health
- USHJA In Stride: Longeing Needs to Come Full Circle (July 2017)
- USHJA eNews Horse Health and Wellness Series: Get Prepared!
- USHJA eNews Horse Health and Wellness Series: 10 Keys Indicators of Horse Health
Horse Show Resources
- Printable Stall Card Template
- USEF Safe Sport Policy
- Horse and Rider Advocate Series: Smarter Show Scheduling
- Horse and Rider Advocate Series: Cool Off! Judges' Perspectives on Waived Show Coats
- USHJA In Stride: Biosecurity and the Traveling Show Horse
- USHJA In Stride: A Pound of Prevention for Longevity in the Show Ring
- USHJA In Stride: The Winning Edge Includes Proper Show Day Nutrition
- USHJA In Stride: Put Safety First When in the Schooling Ring
- USHJA In Stride: Taking Responsibility at Horse Shows (Nov 2017)
- USHJA In Stride: Veterinarian's Perspective- The Keys to Running a Smooth Jog (July 2017)
- USHJA eNews Horse Health and Wellness Series: Tips for a Successful Summer Show Season
- USHJA eNews Horse Health and Wellness Series: Safeguarding Our Sport: Reporting Horse Welfare Concerns and Other Rule Violations at Competitions
Business Resources
Rider Resources
- Tips for Sustainable Riding
- USHJA In Stride: The Language of Learning
- USHJA In Stride: Horse & Rider Care: Don’t Let Cold Weather Freeze Your Riding Progress
- USHJA In Stride: Embrace Fitness to Becomes a More Effective Rider
- USHJA In Stride: Finding the Right Professional for You (May 2017)
Owner Resources
- Owners Resource Guide
- Owner Awareness Checklist
- Planning Ahead for Your Aging Equine Partner - Part One: Options for Your Aging Equine Partner’s Future
- Planning Ahead for Your Aging Equine Partner - Part Two: Selecting a Retirement Facility
- USHJA In Stride: Tips for the New or Longtime Horse Owner (Mar 2017)
- USHJA In Stride: Empowerment Through Education (Jan 2015)
- USHJA In Stride: More Than Just a Handshake (Mar 2015)
- USHJA In Stride: Navigating the Purchase Process (July 2017)
- USHJA In Stride: Finding Balance in Horse Ownership (Sept 2017)
Educational Videos
