Equestrian Social Media

Susanna King

March 1, 2020

Social media is great for finding people with similar interests, and equestrian sports is no different. Whether you’re an experienced equestrian, just learned to ride, or prefer to watch from the sidelines, there’s an online community for you. I asked around and compiled a list of the best websites and social media groups for horse people here in Aiken.

The Chronicle of the Horse (chronofhorse.com)

Everyone I asked mentioned this site as the best place to find horse-related information. The site is based around the Chronicle of the Horse magazine, and it also hosts active blogs on a wide variety of subjects, forums where you can ask and answer questions, and an online marketplace. The forums boast over 4,000 active members discussing every type of equestrian sport as well as horse care. If you like to follow equestrian sports, this site has the latest news about eventing, dressage, hunting, and more, with a focus on USA events.

r/Equestrian (reddit.com/r/Equestrian)

This is a “subreddit,” a sub-group on the massive Reddit.com news and discussion site. While the larger site is known for being contentious at times, r/Equestrian is friendlier and generally positive. Members (“redditors”) share pictures of their horses, ask for riding advice, and just chat about equestrian life. If your real-life friends are getting tired of hearing you constantly talk about horses, the people of r/Equestrian are there to fill the void. The subreddit claims over 24,000 members, though usually less than a hundred are active at any given time.

Local Facebook Groups (Facebook.com)

If you want to get involved in our local equestrian community, the Aiken Area Equestrians Facebook group is a great resource. With 1500 members, there’s plenty of information and active discussion. This group is a good place for buying and selling used equipment such as trailers and saddles, something that’s not as convenient to do with people who live far away. If you want to know what equestrian sporting events are happening locally, the Aiken Horse Shows, Events and Schooling Facebook group lists upcoming events you can participate in or just watch.

YouTube Channels (YouTube.com)

Sure, it’s fun talking and reading about horses, but it’s even more fun to watch them run, jump, and prance. If you’re looking for equestrian sports videos, the US Equestrian YouTube channel has you covered. They have videos of event-winning rides, instructional videos to help you become better at your own discipline, and featured videos of notable equestrians and their horses. If you want fully to embrace your inner “crazy horse girl”, check out the Equestrian Prep channel. Isa and Julie are best friends who have created this horse vlog to share their riding lessons, barn adventures, and equestrian style tips.

Honorable Mentions

Other online equestrian communities that were recommended to me:

InfoHorse.com: An encyclopedia of horse-related knowledge on care, travel, riding, breeding, etc.
YourHorseFarm.com: An equestrian lifestyle blog for anyone who has his own farm or just wishes he did.
TheBrokenBroomClub.com: A Slack channel for people who are passionate about horses. Slack is a group messaging app that allows private discussion among group members.
CRKTrainingBlog.com: This blog is a good resource for beginning riders.

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Susanna King

Susanna King is the Co-owner of Flourish Media, a social media marketing company here in Aiken. She has a degree in multimedia design and has worked in the online media industry for over two decades.

Susanna King

Susanna King is the Co-owner of Flourish Media, a social media marketing company here in Aiken. She has a degree in multimedia design and has worked in the online media industry for over two decades.

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