Horse owners who live in the United States, are 18 years of age and older, and currently own or manage at least one horse are invited to complete the survey. The survey, conducted every three years, will gauge participation...
Lexington, Ky. — The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a 501(c)3 charitable organization working to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing, today announced format changes to its flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, beginning with the 2025 competition...
Horse Illustrated magazine has much to be proud of after receiving six American Horse Publications (AHP) Equine Media Awards during the 2024 AHP “Return to Horse Country” Conference on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. Awards included a...
Are you in the market for a new career? Equine assisted services (EAS) centers across the U.S. are reporting job openings for qualified applicants.“I would encourage anyone who wants to pursue this industry; it is growing, and it’s very...
Horses in the guest ranch industry come from varied breeds and backgrounds. Learn more about them.
The scenery may be stunning, the food and staff top-notch, but ultimately, it’s the four-legged workforce that makes for a memorable trip at any...
A recent study has shown that judges tend to favor pudgy ponies over their more-svelte counterparts in the show ring. This is despite the fact that carrying extra weight may predispose these horses and ponies to such health conditions...
When Mary Trowbridge learned she was being featured in Horse Illustrated for her work with the Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund, she was shocked.“This story cannot be about me!” said Trowbridge, founder and board member of the AHDF. However, the...
Whether you’re an avid trail rider or more comfortable in an arena, conservation of open space for equestrian endeavors should remain constantly on your radar. The loss of open space impacts the horse world in a plethora of ways,...
As equestrian sports continue to grow in popularity, there are more and more exciting competitions taking place around the world in every discipline. While it is impossible to attend all of these events in person, we now have a...
In 2020, the topic of racial equity came roaring into the headlines in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Many of us wondered what we could do to help bring healing to our country. As equestrians, we can see...
