Be ready to heat water for horses in cold weather.  Be ready to light a pen or pasture to treat a sick horse.  Have power in the barn when the "grid" has an interruption.  A portable charged power source gives you peace of mind should something unexpected happen.

Col. Alois Podhajsky, of the Spanish Riding School, Vienna, Austria, wrote the 20th Century's definitive book on horsemanship and Dressage. Under his direction, the famous Lipizaner stallions survived World War II, and the best riders in Austria learned how to form a partnership in which the horse offers the most beautiful movements.  Some of the finest world-class trainers of today were once his students.  Even if you have no idea what "dressage" is, if you want to improve balance, rhythm, and timing for yourself, or balance, straightness, suppleness, and willingness for your horse, you should own this book and read it annually.  Western riders who like the works of Ray Hunt, Buck Branaman, and other great American horsemen will be at home with this teacher who has been such a great influence upon modern world-class "English" riding.  Military horse buffs who wish to know why General George S. Patton went to great lengths to rescue them from the Nazis at the end of the war will see why quality recognizes quality.

Older Broodmares
  Don't forget to visit the Senior Horse Retirement Jobs Broodmare page.

One third of all horses sold are returned or resold within a year - because it was not the right fit to begin with.  Ensure you find an appropriate new job for your horse in a reasonable timeframe from the beginning of the sales process.  Cherry Hill takes you step by step through the process.  With all the internet ad sites, and today's slow market, your horse does not have to be a wonder horse to sell, nor do you have to give it away.  But you do need to know how to identify his/her best features, and identify who wants that kind of horse and how to reach them.  Cherry Hill is an acknowledged master at authoring clear common sense horse books.  (See below for help tuning up your horse's manners and skills to prepare him for sale, lease or rehoming.)

Don't forget to visit
the Senior Horse Resources Memorials page.

How to select a stable and an instructor. What to ask when you call.  What to look for when you visit.  Whether you should take private or group lessons, etc.

Referral to a video training series that can help you solve problems with your horse, gain confidence, and prevent bad habits.  Tune up a horse you need to sell or rehome to give it a better chance.  If you cannot afford to work with a professional trainer in person, or there is no trainer who can help get your horse marketable in your area, you can learn to do it in a reasonable period of time.  Teach Yourself Natural Horsemanship in 14 Days The Ultimate How-to-guide That Teaches You To Train Horses Yourself. Gentle Natural Horsemanship Teaches You To Speak To The Horse In Her Own Language from Eric Bravo. For a complete description and how to order Click Here!

Referral to an e-book that can help you improve your relationship with your horse, gain confidence, and add important skills like trailer loading.  Tune up a horse you need to sell or rehome to give it a better chance.  If you cannot afford to work with a professional trainer in person, or there is no trainer who can help get your horse marketable in your area, you can learn to do it in a reasonable period of time using Craig Parish's methods. Train Your Horse & Cure Bad Habits! EBook(R) Package Revealing Powerful And Effective Horse Training Techniques Of Old Time Master Horse Trainers. Click Here! for a complete description and how to order.