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  • An Irish riding holiday
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How Horses Helped Two Boys with ADHD

During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing...

Adopting a Companion Horse

When you think of the term “companion horse,” one that is versatile with the ability to fill a variety...

An Overview of White Line Disease

It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case with white line disease. Understanding the nature of this...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: My Man Ira

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....

Adopting a Companion Horse

When you think of the term “companion horse,” one that is versatile with the ability to fill a variety of needs isn’t what usually...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Xanthus

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....

Ultimate Guide to Ulcers

Equine ulcers are a significant concern for many horse owners. Ulcers can affect all types of horses and have a variety of causes and...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Vision of Elias

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....

8 Horse Feeding Mistakes to Avoid

Informed horse owners would never intentionally do something that could cause their horse to colic. Yet many owners unwittingly follow feeding practices that can...

Introduction to Free Jumping

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A riderless sport horse negotiates a series of ground poles and small jumps, finding his wings along the way. This is free jumping, where...

Riding Horses on Multi-Use Trails

There may be times when the adventurous side of you yearns for exciting new trails—and that may mean choosing to ride on trails that...

Camping with Horses

I grew up camping, and I grew up with horses, but I never put the two together until I was in high school. Camping...

Solutions for a Horse Stopping at Jumps

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If your horse is stopping at the jumps, it’s time to rewind to the very basics and start building up, one block at a time. Although...

Making a Spooky Horse More Confident

Use this step-by-step approach to make a spooky horse more confident or handle an unexpected scary scenario. Spooking isn’t fun for either horse or human....

How to Train a Horse That’s Rushing Jumps

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Read on for tips on training and correcting a horse that's rushing the jumps. Picture this: You are cantering around the corner, peacefully counting the...

Calm Your Horse Show Anxiety

Horse showing can be a double-edged sword. When it goes well, it’s the best; but when it goes wrong it can really go wrong—and...

The Beautiful Akhal-Teke

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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

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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

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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

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The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo, cow horse, reining or...

Breed Portrait: Connemara Pony

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A pony has to be versatile to go from the mountains and bogs of western Ireland to success in show rings around the world....

Breed Portrait: Missouri Fox Trotter

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Horse breeds reflect the land where they were developed, and the Missouri Fox Trotter is no exception. Native to the Ozark Mountains, which traverse...

What’s the Difference Between a Paint Horse and a Pinto?

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What is the Difference Between a Paint Horse vs. a Pinto? The short answer between the differences of a Paint Horse vs. a pinto is...

Horse Ownership

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...

Horsekeeping: Should You Keep Your Horse at Home or Board?

As horse owners, most of us have dreamed of our horse living in your own backyard. You imagine waking up to see him grazing happily when you look out...

An Overview of Horse Pasture Management

What do you picture when you think of a horse pasture? Probably a beautiful, rolling carpet of even, green grass. In reality, they are too often a piece of...

How to Build a Riding Arena at Home

Many horse owners dream of owning a home riding arena or facility. Lucky you—your dream has come true. You have the barn, your horses are happily settled, and now...