Horse Books
One of the most popular forms of entertainment for horse lovers is horse books, which have delighted horse lovers, young and old, for generations. With everything from Black Beauty to the Black Stallion to Misty of Chincoteague and National Velvet, the classics bring back memories for many adult horse lovers. However, there are a whole host of modern-day horse books to delight readers of various genres, including romance, mystery, drama, adventure, informational non-fiction options, etc. Learn more about the various options for horse people, check out recommendations for winter reading options, learn about the authors who write for readers, check out excerpts, and more.
Is Your Saddle Making You Ride Badly?
For successful saddle fitting, it is as important to address the dynamic stability of the rider as it is the…
Lynn Palm on Quality Time with Your Horse for the Sake of Longevity
The following is adapted from Finding Your Superhorse: 8 Keys to Developing the Horse That’s Just Right for You by…
Is My Horse Cold? – An Excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská
Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question…
Barn Banter – Episode 23: Sponsored by Adequan
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 23, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…
Preparing for Competition: Self-Reflection
The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition…
8 Must-Know Arena Tracks
An excerpt from Arena Tracks by Christian Baier. These classical tracks are ultimately at the foundation of everything we are…
What Causes Riding Anxiety?
An excerpt from Neuroathletics for Riders by Marc Nölke about what causes riding anxiety. Safe or Unsafe? The human brain…
Barn Banter – Episode 4 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
In the Horse Illustrated podcast Barn Banter episode 4, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with guests Hope Ellis-Ashburn and Leah…
Avoiding Confirmation Bias: An Excerpt from “Bolder, Braver, Brighter” by Coach Daniel Stewart
Few things will stand between you and successfully training your horse more than you and your thoughts when those thoughts…
Barn Banter – Episode 2 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
In the Horse Illustrated podcast Barn Banter episode 2, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with author Courtney Maum…