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Horse People

The horse industry is full of stories about interesting horse people from various disciplines, breeds, and styles of riding. Read their stories in Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines. See how others triumphed over a challenging riding or training situation, interesting feats riders have accomplished, and how others have overcome the odds for a big win at an equestrian competition. Learn how some have spent their lives helping horses and/or riders, either through rescues, therapeutic riding programs, or through charities that they are passionate about. Find inspiration and connection from the lives of other passionate horse people, including horse owners, riders, and those who love horses.

There’s More to Horses Than Just RidingThere’s More to Horses Than Just Riding

There’s More to Horses Than Just Riding

Like many horsewomen, I started as a young girl obsessed with horses. Nights would bring dreams of riding across fields…

1 week ago
Riding a New Horse Later in LifeRiding a New Horse Later in Life

Riding a New Horse Later in Life

Four equestrians found themselves ready for a new horse after a lifetime of riding. Here are their stories. After years…

2 weeks ago
How a Horse Girl Stayed Horsey Despite Not Riding for YearsHow a Horse Girl Stayed Horsey Despite Not Riding for Years

How a Horse Girl Stayed Horsey Despite Not Riding for Years

After growing up horsey, Nancy still held on to her identity as a “horse girl” even when she hadn’t ridden…

3 weeks ago
Wendy Hofstee: Riding Around the World with Unicorn TrailsWendy Hofstee: Riding Around the World with Unicorn Trails

Wendy Hofstee: Riding Around the World with Unicorn Trails

Wendy Hofstee has a very thick passport. Three hundred thirty-eight trips to 156 countries—and all of those trips were on…

4 weeks ago
Double the Dream Come TrueDouble the Dream Come True

Double the Dream Come True

Marsha Hartford-Sapp of Southern Oaks Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., epitomizes everything right about taking the path of least resistance.…

1 month ago
Tik Maynard: Always Up for Another Horse AdventureTik Maynard: Always Up for Another Horse Adventure

Tik Maynard: Always Up for Another Horse Adventure

Tik Maynard has never been one to shy away from a challenge. He spent much of his twenties competing full-time…

1 month ago
Barn Banter – Episode 28Barn Banter – Episode 28

Barn Banter – Episode 28

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 28, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

1 month ago
Lynn Palm on Quality Time with Your Horse for the Sake of LongevityLynn Palm on Quality Time with Your Horse for the Sake of Longevity

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…

2 months ago
Boss Babes: Renee Genther of Funky Unicorn TreatsBoss Babes: Renee Genther of Funky Unicorn Treats

Boss Babes: Renee Genther of Funky Unicorn Treats

Hooked on horses for as long as she could remember, Renee Genther grew up on the move, following her dad’s…

2 months ago
Whispery Pines Percherons: A Family AffairWhispery Pines Percherons: A Family Affair

Whispery Pines Percherons: A Family Affair

As the proud owners of Whispery Pines Percherons in Kingsville, Ohio, Sam and Kellie Rettinger have opened their hearts wide…

2 months ago