Much like the cream center of an Oreo cookie, there is a sweet spot in the middle of Ocala winter equestrian schedule in Florida where lots of great things happen. In a span of 10 days in March, horse...
Like many horsewomen, I started as a young girl obsessed with horses. Nights would bring dreams of riding across fields with a galloping horse underneath me. Growing up in the hunter/jumper world, that dream became reality, and for several...
Four equestrians found themselves ready for a new horse after a lifetime of riding. Here are their stories.
After years as a rider and horse owner, we hold on to that identity for ourselves. It may not have been a...
For successful saddle fitting, it is as important to address the dynamic stability of the rider as it is the horse. A horse should be able to perform at his best without discomfort. The same is true for a...
Economically speaking, 2023 was a less than banner year for most Americans, and charitable organizations that rely on public donations to keep their operations alive and healthy were not immune to these financial realities. Hardest hit were nonprofits like...
After growing up horsey, Nancy still held on to her identity as a “horse girl” even when she hadn’t ridden in years.
I could feel her staring at my boots, caked with mud from some last-minute yardwork before my flight....
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 29, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with horse trainer and TV personality Julie Goodnight. Plus, tune in as they...
The nurse mare industry has been a source of controversy over the years, but practices are changing—meaning a better outlook for orphan foals and mares alike.
The arrival of a new foal is the culmination of planning, hopes and dreams—unless...
By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing brain-focused activities can help equestrians in many ways. Whether we want to reduce anxiety, distraction or performance jitters or...
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...
