I had just flopped onto my couch, remote in hand. Sunny, one of my teenage daughters, breezed through the front door, phone against her ear, and gave the door a careless slam. The windows rattled, and I raised my...
For successful saddle fitting, it is as important to address the dynamic stability of the rider as it is the horse. A horse should be able to perform at his best without discomfort. The same is true for a...
Economically speaking, 2023 was a less than banner year for most Americans, and charitable organizations that rely on public donations to keep their operations alive and healthy were not immune to these financial realities. Hardest hit were nonprofits like...
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. This week's adoptable horse is Nyssa! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you...
After growing up horsey, Nancy still held on to her identity as a “horse girl” even when she hadn’t ridden in years.
I could feel her staring at my boots, caked with mud from some last-minute yardwork before my flight....
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 29, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with horse trainer and TV personality Julie Goodnight. Plus, tune in as they...
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 mares alike.
The arrival of a new foal is the culmination of planning, hopes and dreams—unless...
By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing brain-focused activities can help equestrians in many ways. Whether we want to reduce anxiety, distraction or performance jitters or...
The U.S. horse slaughter industry is as hot-button an issue as there is. Find out where current legislation stands with the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act.The history of the horse slaughter industry in the United States is a...
You may have wondered if you can take the edge off an anxious horse or add pep to a lazy mount by changing his feed. Can a horse's temperament really be affected by a specific nutrition regiment?“It depends somewhat...
