Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial holiday in the United States. Even if you're not a football fan, who wouldn't want to spend a winter evening inside a warm living room surrounded by friends and snack foods? More importantly,...
Arguably one of the greatest modern-day show jumping horses, Hickstead reached the top levels of the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games, and the Rolex FEI Rankings before his death in late 2011. The notoriously challenging but athletically gifted stallion...
As long as humans ride horses, the discipline debates will go on. Which is better, English or western? Which requires more skill, reining or dressage? Enlightened equestrians know that good horsemanship is good horsemanship, regardless of what kind of...
The beautiful, versatile Haflinger breed originated in the mountains of Austria and Northern Italy. Today, the breed has fans around the world and across all disciplines.Learn more about the Haflinger in Horse Illustrated's Haflinger Horse Breed Profile >> See all...
When a 1,000-pound Quarter Horse/Mustang takes on a 60-pound pitbull in a game of tug-of-war, who do you think will win? It's hard to declare a definitive winner in the game, but it makes a pretty good spectator sport....
English and western riders may have their differences, but good horsemanship is good horsemanship, regardless of what kind of tack you use. In this vintage clip (and we know it's vintage because of those outdated hunt caps), American eventing...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg discusses basic hoof care and shows a trim on a barefoot hoof. He explains what he is doing and why as well as the ultimate goal...
The New Year is a time when we set goals and resolutions. For 2013, we recommend challenging yourself and your horse to learn a new skill. How about the piaffe? It's easy with this simple technique from the clever...
Looking for a festive way to help your horse celebrate the holidays? In this video, we see hungry horses Ember and Adonis enthusiastically devour a gingerbread house. Not only do they seem to enjoy it, but there's one less...
Before you head out for a long day of trail riding, make sure your tack is properly adjusted. Improperly fitting tack can lead to sores that keep your horse out of work for weeks, and tack that is weak...
