A staple piece of tack for many West Coast western riders, romal reins can be a bit of a mystery if you learned how to ride in the eastern parts of the United States. While this rein started as...
When a horse hates being groomed, it can make life difficult.One such horse presented a classic case of “chestnut mare, beware” to anyone approaching her with a curry or brush. She was a kid’s lesson horse, but it was...
Flappers in the 1920s. Hippies in the 1960s. Preppies and punks in the 1980s. And now, equestrians. Throughout history, people have used clothing and accessories as a means of personal expression. Today, the contagious pursuit of the “matchy-matchy” equestrian...
Life can surpass the best of fiction, particularly for someone like Eitan Beth-Halachmy, the founder of cowboy dressage. Called “8” by his friends, he first came on the radar of many horse enthusiasts for his performances in the opening...
Do you think you have the best veterinarian? These stories from HI readers about incredible vets might give your vet a run for their money!
Best Vet Finalist: Dr. Kristi Gran
This past year, as a 38-year-old rider in the saddle since...
A horse show inside one of the most densely populated urban landscapes in the country doesn’t happen often. But the Central Park Horse Show brought elite horses to the city—for four years in a row.That streak ended in 2017...
Rehabilitating horses who have experienced abuse or neglect and giving it new life can be a very gratifying experience. However, there is a lot more that goes into it than just tender love and care. Luke Castro of Norco, Calif.,...
We often think about what we can teach our horses: to stay in a frame, to load onto a trailer, to stand at the mounting block. But how often do we pause to appreciate all the important life lessons...
In the 11th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek, Holly Caccamise and Sarah Evers Conrad chat with sports psychologist Laura King, clinician Jason...
Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle seat and fine harness classes and not much else. And while the beauty and excitement of the saddle seat...
