Sponsors of the Michigan Equine Survey
MSU Animal Agriculture Initiative
Michigan's livestock research and Extension initiative housed at Michigan State University, a partnership between MSU, livestock producers, industry organizations and the Michigan Department of Agriculture, to address challenges facing Michigan's animal agriculture industry through research and Extension projects
MSU Extension
Brings knowledge-based educational programs to the people of Michigan to improve their lives and communities.
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Department of state government to protect, promote and preserve Michigan's food, agricultural, environmental and economic interests
Michigan Horse Council
Nonprofit group that provides a central authority to support, encourage, supplement and coordinate the efforts of those who conserve, develop and promote the horse industry and horse community in Michigan
Michigan Equine Partnership
Nonprofit organization that advocates for the Michigan equine industry through a grassroots coalition representing all facets of the industry
Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
A neighborhood watch group on horseback in Augusta Township, Washtenaw County
Brighton Trail Riders Association
Nonprofit to protect the right to camp with horses and ride trails throughout the Brighton State Recreation area, preserve and improve existing trails and facilities
Nancy Corrion
Highland Equestrian Conservancy
Land conservancy dedicated to protecting natural resources while preserving the rural character and equestrian heritage of Highland Township, Oakland County
Michigan Draft Horse Breeders Association
Volunteer association of Michigan and Ohio individuals and firms that have an interest in draft horses and mules
Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Membership organization open to Thoroughbred owners, breeders, friends and fans of Thoroughbred racing
Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association
Membership organization to promote, improve and preserve the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area and its equestrian trails, while encouraging proper land management and equal access
Proud Lake Trail Riders Association
Membership organization to preserve, promote, improve and expand the network of horse trails in Proud Lake State Recreation Area and throughout Michigan
Support of Michigan Equine Survey
Michigan Equine Practitioners Association
Organization of veterinarians seeking to improve the care of horses, mules and donkeys through exchanging knowledge among veterinarians, horse professionals, horse owners and others
Michigan Horse Breed Organizations
Great Lakes Buckskin Association
Great Lakes Quarter Horse Association
Promotes and encourages interest and participation in Quarter Horses within Michigan
Michigan Appaloosa Horse Association
Western Michigan Appaloosa Regional
National Horse Breed Organizations
American Holsteiner Horse Association
American Miniature Horse Association
American Morgan Horse Association
American Paint Horse Association
American Quarter Horse Association
Official record keeping and governing body of the American Quarter Horse industry
American Saddlebred Horse Association
American Trakehner Association
Appaloosa Horse Club
Arabian Horse Association
U.S. official breed association and registry for Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses
International Buckskin Horse Association
International Pattern Sport Horse Registry
Jockey Club
Breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
KWPN of North America
The North American Department of the Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands (KWPN)
Palomino Horse Breeders of America
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association
Promotes the Tennessee Walking Horse breed
Michigan Mule and Donkey Organizations
Midstates Mule and Donkey Show Society
Covers IIllinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan
National Mule and Donkey Breed Organizations
American Council of Spotted Asses
American Donkey and Mule Society
American Donkey Association
American Gaited Mule Association
American Mammoth Jackstock Registry
American Miniature Mule Society
American Mule Association
National Miniature Donkey Association
North American Saddle Mule Association
Michigan Equine Discipline Organizations
Michigan Dynamometer Association
Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association
Michigan Horse Show Association
Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association
National Equine Discipline Organizations
American Endurance Ride Conference
American Mule Racing Association
American Vaulting Association
Certified Horsemanship Association
Club Equestrian presented by United States Equestrian Federation
Foxhound Club of North America
Horsepull.com
Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America
Mounted Games Across America
NARHA, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
National Cutting Horse Association
National HBPA, Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
National High School Rodeo Association
National Horse Show Association of America
National Reining Horse Association
National Snaffle Bit Association
National Steeplechase Association
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
United States Dressage Federation
United States Equestrian Federation
National governing body of equestrian sport
United States Eventing Association
United States Mounted Games Association
United States Trotting Association
Equine-Assisted Therapy and Activities
Kaleidoscope Learning Circle
Equine Assisted Learning, a learner-centered experiential education process with horses teaching us about ourselves
Other Organizations
Michigan 4-H Youth Development (also see MSU Extension Youth Equine Programs on Resources page)
4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship and life skills through topics of their choice. 4-H youth explore their interests through hands-on learning, experience the benefits of working together to reach common goals, and build skills to help them achieve - all through community-based learning opportunities.
American Horse Council
National trade association representing the horse industry in Washington, D.C.; provides information on statistics, legislation and regulations
American Youth Horse Council
An umbrella organization providing leadership and resources to serve and promote the youth horse industry
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
National nonprofit working to conserve land for horse-related activity
Equine Species Working Group
Formed to review and evaluate the possible role of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) within the equine industry
Equine Research Foundation
Furthers scientific and public knowledge about equine learning abilities
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation
Nonprofit charitable foundation committed to research to enhance the health and soundness of horses of all breeds
Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab
Conducts equine behavioral research at the University of Pennsylvania and delivers educational workshops
Havemeyer Foundation
Private foundation that conducts scientific research to improve the general health and welfare of horses
Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue
Michigan based nonprofit rescue facility that offers donkeys for adoption into compatible, compassionate, supportive environments
Unwanted Horse Coalition
Alliance of equine organizations working to reduce the number of unwanted horses and improve their welfare through commitment to the health, safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses, ensuring that animals are treated humanely and with dignity