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Equestrian Lifestyle

Over the Fence: Horses on Vieques Island

  While on a visit to this arid, beachy paradise called Isla de Vieques, I’ve had way more beach time…

10 years ago

Featured Video: Colt Has Best Time Playing with a Ball

Some horses are very playful. I’ve known one who liked to get piggyback rides (even when he didn’t realize he…

10 years ago

Video: Slowing Down Your Horse’s Gaits

A common misconception about riding horses is that reins slow them down and the rider’s legs make them go. That…

10 years ago

Featured Video: Horse is Greeted in Cutest Way by Goat

Sometimes animals form a special bond. My aunt’s Dalmatians run around with her horses all the time. Watching them, one…

10 years ago

11 Reasons Why I Forgot My Course

I recently competed in a show, and after I had proudly proclaimed to my friends that I’d never forgotten my…

10 years ago

7 Things Not to Stress About at Horse Shows

When it comes to horse shows, I’m a planner. In my mind, if I can get everything just right for…

10 years ago

Vet Adventures: A Downward Spiral

About six months into my internship, I was starting to gain a little confidence. I had been handling some simple…

10 years ago

Featured Video: Horse Decides He’d Rather Not be in His Stall, Finds Way Out

Have you ever had a horse that just wanted out of his stall? Was the desire to be out so…

10 years ago

Careers in the Horse Industry: Equine Lawyer

horseillustrated.com spoke with Laura D’Angelo, an equine lawyer with Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm based in Lexington, Ky. Though…

10 years ago

Your Horse Life: Off-Track Thoroughbreds Shine in Barrel Racing

In September 2014, the second annual Ultimate X Showdown in Ohio gave barrel racing trainers a chance to showcase off-track…

10 years ago