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...
Wendy Hofstee has a very thick passport. Three hundred thirty-eight trips to 156 countries—and all of those trips were on horseback.Hofstee is the founder and owner of Unicorn Trails, a company that organizes and leads horseback riding vacations around...
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 Sunset Dragunn! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...
Injury. Behavior. Age. Fear. Each of these factors can be a reason why equestrians put away their saddle for a long or short period. But even if saddle time is on pause, strengthening a partnership doesn’t have to be....
If you are thinking of making a transition from English to western riding, I have a few tips to help make that switch in riding disciplines a bit easier. The first 20 years of my riding career I spent...
These days, we have many options when it comes to treating our horses if they are in pain. Of course, it’s always good to see your vet and get a full evaluation, but many horse owners have found that...
Are you a beginner when it comes to horses? Learn about crucial mistakes that beginners can fall victim to, complete with advice from experienced horse owners and equestrians on how to avoid them.A few years ago, when my daughter...
Groundwork can be an essential part of horse training and is quite beneficial to our equines for a variety of reasons, one of which is to help bring the horse’s body and mind into focus. But have you ever...
Marsha Hartford-Sapp of Southern Oaks Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., epitomizes everything right about taking the path of least resistance. She has become a beloved horse trainer thanks to the transformational results she has achieved with equines that others...
