The oldest horse I’d ever worked on was 34, so when Robyn announced that her donkey was 47, I was amazed and a little doubtful. But she was certain of her dates, and after looking at fuzzy and ancient...
Horses are herd animals that typically do best with some form of companionship. While some horses are only happy in the company of another equine, others thrive with friends of other species. There are multiple reasons why an additional...
If you’ve ever kept a horse on pasture full-time, you may have noticed he’s calmer and more relaxed to ride than when kept in a stall, and his muscles stay fitter and looser from moving around all day. Although...
When the first settlers came to the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the 1830s, the mountains were covered with forests of birch, sycamores, oaks and pines. The series of plateaus that made up this part of the mountain...
We know there are many adults juggling life and horses so that they can pursue their passion for horses. It's hard but worth it to many, especially these riders.None of the owners who keep their horses at the Gemini...
Horse Illustrated Writer’s Guidelines
Welcome to Horse Illustrated, one of the nation’s largest all-around equine publications. For freelancers wishing to write for the magazine, please read the Horse Illustrated Wrtier's Guidelines carefully.We are looking for reader-friendly pieces with a conversational...
Good horsemanship means having control over your horse’s body and knowing that your horse will listen to your cues. To perform any high-level show maneuver, your horse needs to listen and respond as you move his shoulders and hips.Whether...
To understand how to achieve a better result without worrying about seeing strides, it’s helpful to break down jumping into the five phases of jumping: the approach, takeoff, in the air, landing, and getaway.You need to keep uppermost in...
Sage stood miserably in the corner of his stall and didn’t react as I approached him. The sour barn manager held onto his lead rope loosely and looked at me in disgust. This was highly irregular.Her reaction was fairly...
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