Two hours’ drive from Budapest in the picturesque Bükk National Park lies Szilvásvárad, a beautiful little village that is home to one of Hungary’s premier facilities for equestrian sport: the Szilvásvárad State Lipizzaner stud. It’s a perfect vacation destination...
During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing through horses.Excuse the smoke … that’s just me taking a long hit of my pen, because to be honest, I...
It was late on a Saturday when the photo popped up on my phone. It was a laceration at the base of the neck this time—a location that I knew from experience would be easy to stitch up, but...
It’s full-on fall here in western Pennsylvania. As the leaves change, the air turns crisp, and the puddles in my paddocks take longer to dry up after a storm, here are a few equestrian gear products I’ve been loving...
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 25, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise talk with equine illustrator and author Jean Abernethy, best known for her creation of...
On July 4, 2016, law student Leah McKeever went to the barn for a special project. She and her mom, Georgiann D’Aniello, dipped brushes in red, white and blue paint. Their canvas? McKeever’s blue roan horse, Rosie Blue Music...
Lexington, Ky. — Current U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has made the difficult personal decision to step away from the role at the start of the new quadrennial. Costello will remain active in his role...
There’s something magical about naming a horse. We start off as children with little plastic equines that we stable on our bookcases. We give those horses names like Star or Jet. Then we move up to digital models that...
You’ve likely heard that many top athletes are doing Pilates. What is this magical workout, and how is it so effective in improving performance—including in the saddle? Read on to find out how Pilates can be helpful for equestrians.Pilates...
When working with horses, do you ever notice feeling rushed or tense? Maybe you find you’re holding your breath. Or, maybe you feel centered, calm, and present. You might observe these same things on the yoga mat while dialing...
