Equiculture
Horse Ownership: Responsible, Sustainable, Ethical
About Equiculture
Horse Ownership - Responsible, Sustainable and Ethical starts with knowledge. Being as knowledgeable as you can, means that you can be a better rider and take better care of your horse/s. This website is a learning tool for responsible horse people – people like you.
The Equicentral System
The Equicentral System is a method of sustainable horse and land management, developed for the needs of the 21st century domesticated horse, their owner and the land on which they live. A healthy horse needs to live in a healthy, sustainable environment. Healthy Land = Healthy Pasture = Healthy Horse = Happy Owner.
The Horse Rider's Mechanic
Your position and balance when riding are fundamental to riding well. These subjects are often brushed over or ignored altogether yet without good position and balance you cannot have an 'independent seat'. The Horse Rider's Mechanic looks at this issue in detail and shows you how to improve your riding – rapidly.
Responsible horse care
Everyone who owns or cares for horses should understand at least the basics of horse care and welfare - by having a horse you take on a ‘duty of care’. Good horse care is essential for the well-being of a horse, they rely on us completely to get it right. There is so much information about this subject, sometimes it can be difficult to know what is right.
Equiculture Testimonials
"The Equiculture approach to everything horsey - from how you manage your horses to how you ride - has been a revelation for me. My horses have benefited so much. My partner also loves this approach and is now more involved in our improved horse 'lifestyle'."
Julie Spencer USA
"What an amazing wonderful woman, to have so much knowledge and to be able to impart it to the rider in such a small amount of time. Jane has a way of explaining that is in plain English and is simple enough for anyone to understand but gets the correct message across."
Tracey Woods, Aus
There are various ways that you can learn more...
Our books
We have various books about equine management and about rider biomechanics. You can buy them on Amazon or from this website (as paperbacks or as PDFs). We do great package deals!
Our videos
We have various video series for sale on the subjects of sustainable horse management, sustainable horse property management and on rider biomechanics. Buy them right here on this website and learn at your own pace.
The Resource
You get all of our books and videos (about equine management) and absolutely tonnes more by subscribing to the most comprehensive resource of its kind worldwide...
There is a fantastic Facebook group that you should join if you have not already - called Equicentral Central
Join our mailing list and get the article - What is THE EQUICENTRAL SYSTEM?
This article gives you an overview of what The Equicentral System is about and will get you started on your journey to becoming an 'equicentric happy grass farmer'.
You will also receive a bonus article - Common rider problems, your position and balance and the elusive ‘independent seat’.
About the authors
Jane Myers MSc (Equine) studied the grazing behaviour of horses at the prestigious Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (Edinburgh) - a world leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice.
Jane and Stuart have been horse owners/managers for many years. They have lived and kept horses in various climates ranging from temparate (warm/wet/cold) to tropical (hot/wet and hot/dry).
They have spent many years teaching horse owners around the world about better ways of keeping horses.
They were recipients of a Churchill Fellowship in 2012 to further study the subject of sustainability and horses.
They are the authors of several books about horses including titles published by CSIRO in Australia.
Find out more about them here...
