Recently I’ve been posting about handy mobile technology for equestrians – mainly through the relatively new world of downloadable apps for your phone. iTunes is leading the way with a huge selection of apps & games – including those of the horse type nature.
Horses At Your Fingertips
In fact I found so many horse & equestrian apps that I had to put them in smaller categories – which should make it easier for you to locate the applications that are the most useful to you. Today is a motley collection of random apps that are mainly for entertainment (ahem, time wasting) purposes. For each listing below I’ve provided a brief description and a link to them on the iTunes app store.
Giddy App
Miss the barn when you aren’t there? Then this app is probably for you. Filled with 22 varied stable sounds that will ease your horsesickness until you can see them again.
Created by Kanube
Horse Book Collection
This app features five classic books in digital form including A Dissertation on Horses, Diseases of the Horse’s Foot, & Lameness of the Horse by John Victor Lacroix and On Horsemanship.
Created by FQ Publishing
Horse Wallpaper
A collection of dozens of beautiful horse images that can be used for iPhone wallpaper. Add your favorite images to your photo album to use as well.
Created by Bluewater Publishing
iHorseBook
iHorseBook is a social networking site for horses & horse lovers. The app allows you to connect to the network, view horse videos, browse images and read blogs.
Created by iHorseBook.com
Imaginary Pet Horse
Fun for horse lovers of all ages this app allows you to keep your own imaginary pet horse. Shaking your phone makes your horse gallop and when you’re not playing your horse will graze peacefully and wait for you.
Created by LOLriffic Stuff
My Horse HD
A cute slide puzzle game with a horse & pony theme. A quick tap is all it takes to move your tile and put your horse back together again.
Created by Decane
My Pet Horse
If you can’t afford a real horse, this is the next best thing – an iPhone horse. Quality graphics and great audio noises make this endless hours of fun.
Created by HP Studios
Talking Ed the Horse
Ed’s a pretty special horse, if you talk to him he talks back. He’ll respond to questions, sing tell jokes and more. High quality graphics & audio make it hours of fun.
Created by Pajenco LLC.
Not Even Part Way Done
I have a lot more horse technology to share so if you have an iPhone and you love horses you are in luck. Stay tuned for informative apps, horse training apps and even pony apps in the weeks to come. Until then be sure to check out the USEF & USDF EquiTest Apps, the FEI EquiTest Apps and a collection of horse games for iPhone.
The feedback on several of theses applications aren’t very good.
Thanks for the heads up Linda. As with any online purchase, it’s important to research your product before you buy.
Where is the article about horse shoes and lightening? I really need to read that. Thanks, Karin
Hi Karin,
That article was written by Fran Jurga on The Hoofcare & Lameness Journal…you can find it by following this link.
Please let me know if more are coming out.
Horsey Facts is a new app, from App-Easy, with 100s of interesting and unusual facts, trivia and myths relating to horses, ponies and other equines for both adults and kids. Well worth buying!
Type horsey facts into the App Store search box or online at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/horsey-facts/id445969607?mt=8