The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event should be on every horse-lover’s bucket list, even if you’re not a die-hard eventer. The opportunity to see the only four-star event in North America in a place as accessible as Lexington, Ky., should...
Untitled photo by andreavallejos on flickr/CC BY-ND 2.0April 14, 2016
Dear Diary,
I’ve made a very important lifestyle decision. I’ve decided that it’s boring to just write down what I do every day in my diary, so I’m switching things up....
Horse Illustrated is a magazine about the regular horse: Your loyal best friend and local show circuit hero. We’ve always catered to the DIY owner and the wonderful "average” horse. But we’re prone to occasional celebrity worship, just like...
March 7, 2016
Dear Diary
Hooray! Winter is almost over! The snow is melting! Soon there will be GRASS!
It's no secret that I don't like winter. You have to dig and dig and dig and dig to get to the...
Want to know what trends are on the horizon for tack and equestrian gear? We got the scoop from St. Croix Saddlery, a popular tack shop located in Hugo, Minnesota.
Owner Christy Weflan and floor manager Jessica Chelmo just returned...
Many of us want to encourage youngsters to enjoy horses, and we wonder how we can share our passion for all things equestrian with children outside of the barn. Here are five creative horse-related toys and games to share...
Gray horses are beautiful. Their eyes contrast with their coats in a captivating way. Many grays change colors as they age, from dappled to flea-bitten, and it’s fascinating to see the way they mature.
Gray horses are also high...
Equestrian-inspired fashion always seems to remain in the realm of acceptable mainstream couture. The look is considered a classic. But when it comes to true equestrian apparel—the stuff we wear to the barn and in the show-ring—styles come and...
Instagram, the wildly popular photo sharing app for phones and tablets, is a treasure trove of unique, beautiful, and sometimes funny photography from around the world.Which accounts showcase the best photos for equine enthusiasts? We searched through thousands...
February 1, 2016
Dear Diary,
There's a New Human in the stable!! She showed up today. She's a very small human, and supposedly she's here so she can learn about ponies… how to groom us and take care of us and...
