It seems to me that perhaps the most satisfying type of horse life has to be a sustainable one. They are, after all, animals and every effort should be made to keep them in the most natural environment possible.
Keeping it Real
Considering it is animals we are talking about, there aren’t very many resources available to horse owners who want to go sustainable. However, the information that is out there is top notch (from handy articles to handy products) and all of it is worth a look.
Part of starting fresh (in every sense) means learning how it’s done. Once on the right path, the rest tends to fall into place on its own.
In Keeping With Nature
Your horse can tell you that there is something to be said for eating & living closer to nature. Those horse owners lucky enough to have land should take advantage of it…for all of our sakes. Whether you are an old school hippie or attempting to reinvent yourself and make amends for your ever expanding footprint, this list will be useful to you. I’ve collected everything I can find about sustainable stables & horse care.
Organizations & Programs
Sustainable Stable
Best Practices
Example Farms
Sustainable Directory
Online Education
Sustainable Stables Blog
Horses For Clean Water
Calendar of Events
Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program
Program Fact Sheet
Holistic Horse Care Coopertive
Helpful Articles
Equine Sustainable Consulting & Management
What Does Offering A Green Equestrian Facility Really Mean?
Green Apple Horse Network
Reduce Your Carbon Hoofprint
Green Horse Business Directory
Green Solutions & Tips for Riders
Helpful Articles
Sustainable Horse Ownership
Sustainable Horse Keeping
Ever Evolving Checklist for a Sustainable Equine Enterprise
Building a Green Horse Barn
Green Building Materials for Hour Horse Barn
Top Ten Books on Green Riding, Sustainable Living, and How Equestrians Can Save the World
Sustainable Products
Blackburn Sustainable Greenbarns
FiberClay Sustainable Bedding
Eco Sustainable Solutions Bedding and Arena Surface
PLQ Sustainable Bedding Pellets
Earth & Animal Friendly Bedding
Organic Horse Feed & Treats
Green Horse Guide
Additional Resources?
I’m always looking for more green, eco friendly and sustainable resources to share with my readers. So don’t be shy and speak up in the comments below if I’m missing a resource, product, program or article that should be on the list.
We are looking for like minded horse enthusiasts to help make the equine community more sustainable. Thanks for contributing!!
Thanks for adding the Holistic Horse Care Cooperative to your list of resources for sustainable horsekeeping practices.