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

• 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 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
• 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

• Equine Transaction Laws: An Educational Summary
• USHJA In Stride: Liability Insurance
• USHJA In Stride: Long-Term Contingency Plan
• USHJA In Stride: Retirement Planning
• USHJA In Stride: Employer Resources
   

Rider Resources

• Tips for Sustainable Riding
• Educators and Parents Guide to 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
   

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
• USHJA In Stride: Navigating the Purchase Process
• USHJA In Stride: Finding Balance in Horse Ownership
   

Educational Videos