Resources for Non-Horsey Parents: Your Go-To Guide
Resources for Non-Horsey Parents: Your Go-To Guide
Supporting a young rider when you’re not from a horsey background can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone! Here are some friendly, reliable resources to help you along the way:
1. Your Child’s Coach or Instructor
Coaches are your best first stop for advice on gear, safety, and what’s essential at every stage. Never hesitate to ask questions—they’ve seen it all!
2. Pony Club Australia
https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/ offers parent-friendly info, safety guidelines, and club contacts.
3. Equestrian Australia
https://www.equestrian.org.au/ has education on disciplines, safety standards, and events.
4. Local Facebook Groups
Try groups like:
Horse Discussion and Advice https://m.facebook.com/groups/HorseDiscussionandAdvice/?ref=share
Beginner, quiet and safe horses Australia https://m.facebook.com/groups/639461614141852/?ref=share
5. Horsey Glossaries & Beginner Blogs
- [Horse & Hound’s Glossary](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/horse-terms-explained-627642) – UK-based but super helpful
- [Equestrian Hub Australia](https://equestrianhub.com.au/) – Articles and guides for newcomers.
Horse Riding Hub https://horseridinghub.com/education-bundle/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2tnSiq0C7JkVtK7DSOIsGahQ_EDsxL5WUJrvvbK9UpKRUy-pr
6. YouTube Channels
https://youtube.com/@montychannel?si=HtPVBpISnlwowlLn
https://youtube.com/@basichorsetraining?si=VUni40l_y_Jm9rKx
7. Keane Equestrian Community
You’re always welcome to DM me, email, or comment on our posts. I love helping parents feel more confident and connected!
8. It sounds crazy but I sometimes sit and watch some of the Equestrian influencers YouTube channels with Michaela, sometimes they are just fun but a lot of the time I learn a lot from them, some of the ones we watch are:
https://youtube.com/@harlowlunawhite?si=LMgXa2-QnOGzCMcr
https://youtube.com/@elphick.event.ponies?si=H1hs3y3omijIUtbA
https://youtube.com/@demirtopzzz?si=9DGcfOa88Ny0ehoL
https://youtube.com/@amelianewcombdressage?si=TmxPrW99_wOoOA9j
https://youtube.com/@thisesme?si=UBsXXIhCqNozKB1_
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If you need more support or want to connect with other parents, reach out anytime. We’re all learning as we go! xx