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Horse Illustrated

These articles and stories have been printed in the pages of Horse Illustrated magazine and are now archived online for anyone who loves horses.

HORSE ILLUSTRATED is one of the nation’s largest all-around horse magazines. It serves the hands-on horse owner by promoting the best in horse care, riding and training. We are an all-breed, all-discipline magazine for adult readers. Our goal is to provide easily accessible information about all aspects of responsible horse ownership and issues of interest to the equestrian community.

We cover:

  • Training articles that can apply to both western and English riders
  • Horse health—one of our most popular topics
  • Horse care how-tos, such as grooming and tips to help make your horse shine
  • Trail riding topics and topics from a variety of disciplines
  • Fresh ways to approach season horse care topics, such as deworming, senior horse care, fly control, and more
  • Interviews with celebrities that ride or own horses; fun and quirky Q&As with leading competitors of various disciplines, as well as short profiles of interesting people in the horse world
  • Humor, first-person pieces, human-interest stories, and rider-to-rider advice
  • Equestrian travel and tourism, including fun destinations to horseback in
  • Rider fitness, health and well-being, diet, exercise, and tips for riders mental health
  • Style trends and décor for equestrians

The Risk of Ticks with Horses

While many experts agree that fleas are an uncommon parasite for horses, ticks can be prevalent and potentially present a…

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Is My Horse Cold? – An Excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská

Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question…

4 days ago

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Hali

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the…

5 days ago

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,…

6 days ago

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…

1 week ago

Winter Equestrian Activities: How to Spend Your Time with Less Riding

If winter cuts down on your riding time, try exploring these winter equestrian activities to get your horse fix. You…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks ago

DIY Horsey Christmas Gifts and Decor

Looking for some DIY horsey Christmas crafts to use as gifts or holiday decor? We have you covered! Every year,…

2 weeks ago

Winter Fitness Tips for Equestrians

These three winter fitness tips for equestrians will help keep your body strong and limber even when the weather may…

3 weeks ago

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Flag Bearer

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the…

3 weeks ago