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...
Tik Maynard has never been one to shy away from a challenge. He spent much of his twenties competing full-time in the sport of Modern Pentathlon—which includes running, swimming, shooting, fencing, and show jumping. He won the Canadian National...
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 28, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat about Susan's recent dressage test, where Holly gives her some tips on memorizing...
If you're hoping to incorporate your love for horses with your travel adventures, read on to find out our top 10 international horseback riding destinations.The pull. The desire. The insatiable yearning to see another country, a different culture, from...
