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Also in the March/April issue:
- Barn dog safety
- Senior horse nutrition
- Horse sports’ social license to operate
- The SAFE Act
- The Kentucky Horse Park's mounted police
- Paints and Pintos
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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Rolo
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with...
Treatment of Equine Tendon Injuries
Tendon injuries are a diagnosis every equine owner dreads. Here’s what to do to ensure the best outcome in...
Horse Care
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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Rolo
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program....
ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Perfectly Peppy
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program....
ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Brew
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program....
Botulism in Horses
Though you may not have thought much about it, botulism is a very real threat to the wellbeing of a horse. However, it is...
The State of Equine Nonprofits
Economically speaking, 2023 was a less than banner year for most Americans, and charitable organizations that rely on public donations to keep their operations...
ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Nyssa
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program....
How the Nurse Mare Industry is Changing for the Better
The nurse mare industry has been a source of controversy over the years, but practices are changing—meaning a better outlook for orphan foals and...
Riding and Training
Achieve the Correct Timing of Riding Aids
It’s been said that watching good horse training is like watching paint dry. This is because horses communicate through the smallest movements, and the...
Groundwork for When You Can’t Ride
Injury. Behavior. Age. Fear. Each of these factors can be a reason why equestrians put away their saddle for a long or short period....
Changing Riding Disciplines: English to Western
If you are thinking of making a transition from English to western riding, I have a few tips to help make that switch in...
How to Improve a Lazy Horse’s Responsiveness
Some of the safest horses you can ride are also the least responsive to the aids. These quiet types are often the go-to for...
Five Groundwork Exercises for Your Horse
You don’t have to ride your horse to give him a good workout. Groundwork is an effective alternative that’s loaded with a wide range...
Using Ground Poles in Your Horse’s Training
Working over ground poles has more uses in training horses than just being the predecessor to jumping. They can mix up your dressage horse’s...
Common Horse Training Mistakes
These four common horse training mistakes are easier to catch and correct when you’re aware of them. As a clinician, there are a few training...
Horse Breeds
Breed Portrait: Trote y Galope
While the Paso Fino—a breed well known for its smooth, animated gait—was gaining notoriety in the U.S., another closely related breed was being developed...
All About the Belgian Draft Horse
When standing near a Belgian Draft Horse, it’s easy to feel small—intimated, even. But the Belgian Draft is the epitome of a gentle giant. Developed...
All About the American Warmblood
If you appreciate sport horses of many different breeding backgrounds, types and colors, the American Warmblood will unite you with like-minded enthusiasts. Read on...
The Beautiful Akhal-Teke
The Akhal-Teke horse—pronounced like “apple” with a K instead of the P’s, and “techie”—is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world. Originally...
The 10 Biggest Horses: Giants of the Equine World
Whether you’re drawn to their size, strength, or gentle nature, the biggest horses in the world are sure to capture your heart. These breeds...
Meet the Peruvian Horse
Like many of the great breeds that have come from the Americas, the Peruvian Horse has its roots in Spanish horses brought over centuries...
The Quarter Horse’s Ranch Roots
The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo, cow horse, reining or...
Horse Ownership
Your Horse Insurance FAQs
Since 1992, Laura Connaway of Connaway and Associates Equine Insurance Services, Inc. has been working with her team to bring a personalized touch to the horse insurance market, offering...
Winter Horse Pasture Management 101
Depending on whether you and your horses live in Maine, Kentucky, Montana, or California, winter in each area manifests itself differently. Each region has unique patterns; winter pastures in...
Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness with Horses
Each year, hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms force thousands across the country to evacuate their homes. When preparing for a potential natural disaster, it is best to follow the...
A Horse Owner’s Most Difficult Decisions
Making difficult care decisions for a horse that has been closer to us than many family members can be traumatizing for a horse owner. Even when we put aside...
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