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Horse Illustrated

These articles and stories have been printed in the pages of Horse Illustrated magazine and are now archived online for anyone who loves horses.HORSE ILLUSTRATED is one of the nation’s largest all-around horse magazines. It serves the hands-on horse owner by promoting the best in horse care, riding and training. We are an all-breed, all-discipline magazine for adult readers. Our goal is to provide easily accessible information about all aspects of responsible horse ownership and issues of interest to the equestrian community.We cover:

  • Training articles that can apply to both western and English riders
  • Horse health—one of our most popular topics
  • Horse care how-tos, such as grooming and tips to help make your horse shine
  • Trail riding topics and topics from a variety of disciplines
  • Fresh ways to approach season horse care topics, such as deworming, senior horse care, fly control, and more
  • Interviews with celebrities that ride or own horses; fun and quirky Q&As with leading competitors of various disciplines, as well as short profiles of interesting people in the horse world
  • Humor, first-person pieces, human-interest stories, and rider-to-rider advice
  • Equestrian travel and tourism, including fun destinations to horseback in
  • Rider fitness, health and well-being, diet, exercise, and tips for riders mental health
  • Style trends and décor for equestrians

If you are passionate about horses, you know that it’s an affliction that never really goes away. It may lie dormant for years while life’s other responsibilities—work, family, finances—take center stage. But for some people, the passion re-emerges in...
Hoof care is one of a horse owner’s biggest concerns. And with good reason. The age old cliché “No hoof, no horse” has proven to be one of the most astute observations ever made. I’ve learned this the hard...
The finishing touches of first-class grooming make your horse stand out from the crowd. Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat—quarter marks—enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup and draw attention to the cleanliness and shine of...

 Equestrian Safety Equipment MaintenanceTaking proper care of your equestrian safety gear is key to keeping it functional for as long as possible. Here, our safety experts offer advice on storing, caring for and maintaining your riding helmet and protective...
We can all agree that deworming is a necessity for our horses’ health and well-being. Scientific research has led to better chemical use and a greater understanding of how parasites affect our animals. But wrong ideas, misunderstandings and old-fashioned...
For horse lovers, the special bond we share with our equine partners often helps us through a difficult patch. Here are inspiring stories of four riders from different disciplines—eventing, endurance, dressage and barrel racing. The same attributes that make...
Ever wonder what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s boots? Here’s a look at two riders who began riding in one discipline and then pulled a switcheroo to another one, with rewarding results. **For the full...
Ever watch a champion pole bender make a winning run? The horse seems as if he’s only shifting his shoulders, not even turning around the poles, while the rider guides him with invisible cues. Ever watch a beginner run...
By some American standards, the Paso Fino is a relatively new breed, having only been introduced to the United States in the 1940s. But this horse, whose name literally means “fine walk,” actually began its journey to the Americas...
“Why doesn’t the judge like me?” Most competitors have asked themselves this at one time or another. If we could only get in the judge’s head and know what we did wrong. Well, here’s your chance. Three top saddleseat...
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