Editor's note: Since this article's original publish date, Caitlin Gooch no longer co-hosts the Young Black Equestrians podcast.In the opening seconds, you instantly feel the vibe. The percussive beats that mark the baseline, punctuated by different voices saying “I...
International Women’s Day was like any other day at the barn for me, except for a special event featuring several legendary horsewomen, which was cued up on my phone. As The Trailblazing Horsewomen Livestream, presented by StreamHorseTV and Horse...
Two common themes arose when some noteworthy ladies of the equine world got together for International Women's Day in conversation about the past, present, and future of the horse industry. During The Trailblazing Horsewomen Livestream, presented by StreamHorseTV and...
Horse Illustrated chose the following from many great entries sent in by readers nominating their favorite female equine industry trailblazers.
Alyssa MathewsA Trailblazer is defined as one that blazes a trail to guide others. Let me share with you why...
Anyone who loves horses knows that they’re majestic, athletic, and absolutely fascinating animals. They also have some unique attributes and history. Let’s take a look at some 12 fascinating facts about our horses.1. A horse’s heart weighs about 10...
During the last century, Pat Kelly’s father was a jockey of some renown. Riding for mostly white horse owners, he grew a reputation for his ability to connect with horses and developed his skills as an equestrian. Since then,...
Centenary University recently graduated its tenth class of Operation Centaur, an equine-based program for veterans of all ages. Normally enrolled in a 10-week course, the most recent class took six months to finish due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Since 2014,...
Equestrians and equine business owners nationwide, and in Canada, share their stories of how they've been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Their stories give a glimpse at the inevitable negative impacts to the horse industry as a whole and...
The United States Equestrian Federation will now hold the USEF Mid-Year Board Meeting as a virtual event to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors in...
Horse professionals are used to operating on thin margins without sacrificing care or customer service. However, there are times when cutting expenses may be necessary. For some, it can be a chore, but can also be an opportunity to...
