Ideas for Public Presentations on Horses

Horses have long captured the imagination of the public, so it shouldn't be too hard to capture the attention of an audience with a public presentation on horses. Many issues surrounding these majestic animals would make appropriate topics to inform and inspire the public. Presentations ranging from horse rescue efforts to new training methods are designed to interest the casual horse enthusiasts and the serious horse owner.

  1. Horse Rescue

    • Horses were once kept as a vital part of a family's livelihood as a means of transportation or farm animal, but they have become a luxury. This has placed many horses in dangerous situations. Countless horses are at risk because their owners can no longer afford to feed them or have little knowledge about proper care. Rescue organizations have their hands full working to rehabilitate horses and find them loving homes. Most of these organizations are charities and operate on a tight budget. A public presentation on a local or national charity can raise awareness and aid for them.

    Horse Health

    • An educated rider can spot problems before they become serious.

      Buying or adopting a horse is a huge responsibility; those who do so should be informed as to the daily maintenance of horse ownership and they should be able to recognize problems that arise. Daily upkeep of a horse's health includes everything from examining feet for damage to administering proper feed. The day-to-day care of a horse can be a presentation in itself, as can ailments that owners always need to be on the lookout for.

    Racing and Competition

    • For a more sport-oriented crowd, presentations about racing, steeplechase and other types of competition can include histories, famous horses and riders and modern safety concerns. Racing can hardly be mentioned without questions about horse and rider safety also being brought up. Injuries in the Kentucky Derby have put the racing world under a microscope, and the numbers and stories behind such injuries can paint an informative picture.

    Training

    • New training methods are more about building bonds than breaking spirit.

      Horses have been trained for different work for generations, and new training methods are being developed all the time. A group of horse owners who are looking for solutions to calm a troubled horse or new ways to relate to their animal can benefit from a presentation on a new training methods. Trainers like Frank Bell and Pat Parelli are abandoning old methods where horses are forced into submissiveness by methods that can sometimes be brutal or cruel. Natural horsemanship eliminates the language barrier between horses and humans, teaching people to relate to horses in a way they understand.