Google Maps - HHO Collaboration project!

[RachelFerd]

Just a thought that I had today - I have created a google map which I have named 'HHO Forum' where anyone can add pinpoints on the map of interest. Since there are so many threads asking where things are, looking for local livery yards or local competition venues, this is a really useful way of joining all that information together. Anything of equestrian interest could be put onto the map...

- competition venues
- xc courses for hire
- livery yards
- tack shops/saddlery
- vetinary practices
- riding schools

I'm sure you can think of more! If everyone adds a few of their favourite local venues, the map could quite rapidly become a comprehensive source of information. The google map features can also let you easily measure distances between locations, and work out driving routes to and from places - basically quite a useful tool.

Obviously this is something that requires input and a little bit of time.. and so it's up to you all if you want to use it.

As general guidelines - try and get the placemarker as accurate as you can - you can use the aerial photo view to precisely locate the facilities. If in the text box you can include some basic information about the feature - and preferably include a URL link to a website for further information - this will make it all the more useful.

I've not done one of these before so I don't know if there are technical issues... you will have to have a google account to log in and edit the map. If you have one, you should be able to click here -

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...f56c3364a2e4ff

to start adding! I have put in 3 places as examples. I'd vaguely suggest that you use the house symbol for livery, the horse symbol for comp venues, and a money symbol for tack shops.

I'm going to be adding more as and when I have time - please join in!

[bex1984]

Ooo I really like this idea!

[JessMannion]

I reckon this is a great idea but how do i put places on the map?

[Evil_Cookie]

Have placed something up... its a good idea.

[Jade2007]

I've put a few up

[skye123]

thats a really good idea!

[ouzebeck]

What about asking Admin to sticky it. Great idea.

[Tinker_Belle]

Excellent idea!!! Will keep me busy for a while, loads here I can think of.

Genius!

Yes, Admin, please make this sticky. A valuable resource now someone ha thought of it

[QUICKFIRE]

What an excellent idea, well done you.

[Tinker_Belle]

How about;

1. Racecourses

2. Training/breaking yards

3. Studs

4. Feed Merchants

5. Specialist suppliers such as side saddle accesories?

6. Specialist instructors? Freelance maybe? Or ones that teach specific disciplines?