Gina McKnight - Author, Equestrian, Poet & Freelancer         USA


Favorite Equine Links
 

Dr. Maria Katsamanis
High Heals & Horses, New Jersey USA

Dr. Katsamanis is a Horse Trainer and Clinical Psychologist. This combination has helped her work with horse and human alike. Whether you want to enhance your relationship with your equine soulmate, overcome a riding block, or aspire to shine in the show ring, you will be "herd". Dr. Katsamanis maintains an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Dr. Katsamanis is a native of Greece. The mythology and folklore around the tradition of horsemanship made a significant mark early in her life. Her commitment to the classical tradition is longstanding and she continues to perfect her art.  http://www.mariakatsamanis.com/blog/



Ted Harvey 
Dude Ranch Consultant & Wrangler, Wyoming USA


There is no better way to spend your vacation than on a dude or guest ranch. It is a chance to learn about riding horses in spectacular scenery, relax away from the city, and reconnect with your family and what matters most.So whether you are looking for a working ranch with real cattle drives, a dude ranch family reunion or the best family vacation you have ever had, Ted would like to help you find the ranch that matches your needs, expectations and dreams. Let Ted take the work and worry out of making your dude ranch reservations..... http://www.duderanchconsultant.com/


Janice Darr Cua 
World-Renowned Artist  USA 

Whether exercising her powers to capture the spirit of Arabians, the romance of the Renaissance, classic sensuality of femininity, or the universal bond between mother and child, Cua delivers striking depth and passion.Paintings that radiate a glow that mesmerizes the viewer, a comforting warmth which evokes the passion within all.Her work can be seen in select galleries around the world, with over thirty sell-out shows abroad as well as dozens of American exhibitions. Janice has worked with the top publishers in Japan, as well as the United Stateshttp://www.janicecua.com/



MajixMarwari: Beau Bikker

Horses have been in my life ever since I had my first bareback lesson in Auroville India. Right after I moved to India in 2001, I got my own pony to love: Flicka! For 5 years we lived together & I was learning to ride in the best possible way, bareback! I was born in Holland, living quite a regular lifestyle till around the age of 10.. That's when things started to change... http://www.majixmarwari.com/index.html



ASC Classical Riding Clinics
With Antonio Sousa Cardoso of Portugal 
 
 
If you have ever dreamed of the perfect connection between horse and rider, ASC Classical Riding Clinics can help you to realize this dream! Antonio Sousa Cardoso Riding Clinics come to the USA from Portugal!

 
 
Tudo Cavalo Equine Solutions
Maharashtra, India
 
Tudo Cavalo consists of a team of dedicated, qualified and highly skilled professionals, who are passionate about their jobs and work together in tandem to produce high end solutions and implementations for the love of the animal, the science and the art of horsemanship. http://www.tudocavalo.com/
 
The Intentional Horse
Kay Aubrey-Chimene, RMT, CPTI

Kay is an internationally known Bio-Nutritional Consultant and Photopuncture Educator specializing in alternative health and nutrition approaches for horses and pets.   As the Owner and Director of Grand Adventures Ranch – Holistic Equine Wellness Center, she has developed therapeutic programs for horses afflicted with a wide variety of metabolic problems and protocols for assisting people to bring their equine partners back into Optimal Wellness.   http://theintentionalhorse.com/



The Brego Foundation, USA
 
...is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of former racehorses, raising awareness of the plight of “the unwanted horse” and engaging in community programs and outreach to drive proactive change in the horse/human relationship.   http://web.me.com/juliebridge/Brego_Foundation/Home.html
 
 
 
 
Betsy Talcott Kelleher, Equine Author & Journalist

From Illinois, USA, Betsy takes a glimpse into treasured moments between horse and human as they learn together and from each other, sharing the struggle and joy of building trust, respect, good communication and mutual dependence. Realize the profound love that can exist between two separate beings. From joy of birth to anguish of loss, there is a source of inspiration, love and healing in soulful eyes and hooves that fly!  http://www.goduseshorses.com/index.shtml


 
Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt's
 
Using a caring, holistic approach, Hourdebaight applies European techniques and his deep knowledge of massage therapy to the treatment of horses, dogs, and cats.

Drawn from more than 25 years of study and practice as Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Awareness Method ® blends ancient traditional techniques and the latest developments in modern massage therapy, and today, it’s used by competitive and recreational trainers, breeders, and veterinarians, as well as physiotherapists, groomers, and farriers all over the world.  
http://www.animalawareness.com/
 
 
 
Marwari: Legend of the Indian Horse
by Francesca Kelly
 
In this beautiful photographed book, Francesca Kelly showcases her love for India's indigenous breed, the Marwari.  Kelly is instrumental in "bringing this relatively unknown breed out of near extinction into the dawn of international recognition." A lovely book recommended for all horselovers.  http://www.horsemarwari.com/books.htm
 
Friends of Marwari & Kathiawari Horse U.K.

A non profit making organisation working towards International recognition of, and dedicated to the improvement and preservation of, the Marwari and Kathiawari horses of India. Affiliated to the INDIGENOUS HORSE SOCIETY OF INDIA.




Wrangler Jane
The Natural Horsemanship with Heart Program
 
Wrangler Jayne is dedicated to helping you improve your abilities to communicate with your horse and care for him or her in a natural way. She gives you solid solutions to real issues, creative energy to expand your skills, a fresh approach to learning and techniques that work so you achieve fantastic results with your horse. The emphasis of the exciting Horsemanship with Heart (HWH) program is on safety, fun and achievement. All this is possible by first understanding, and then applying the principles of horse psychology to the human-horse relationship. http://www.wranglerjayne.com.au/
 
 
 
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association
 
is a state affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. Our mission is to promote the registered American Quarter Horse within the state of Ohio.  http://www.oqha.com/
 
 
 
The P.R.E. Andalusian Horse
Doreen Austen Haggard, Author
 
The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (Pura Raza Española), is a horse breed developed in the Iberian Peninsula. Its ancestors have been present on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as an individual breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.            http://www.preandalusianhorse.com/