Horse People
Becoming a Fearless Horse Owner
I haven’t always been a fearless horse owner, but I’ve had to draw on that persona many times. I first…
An Advocate for Blind Horses
When I think about my experience owning two blind horses, I’m instantly drawn to the proverbial phrase, “When life gives…
Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund Helping the Horse Community
When Mary Trowbridge learned she was being featured in Horse Illustrated for her work with the Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund,…
A Group for Senior Riders
When self-identified “aging horsewoman” Sharon Roberts made her first social media post detailing how arthritis, balance loss, and weight gain…
Middy N’ Me: Equestrian Clothing and Beyond
With the right attitude, enthusiasm and determination, anything is possible, even when you don’t know where to begin. Smitten with…
Underdog Horses Become Champions
Aubrey Torrez, 29, is the first to confess that she’s always been an advocate for the underdog. “In this sport,…
Vet Adventures: Prolonging a Procedure
I wasn’t worried about performing the actual mass removal; it was a procedure I’d done on many horses and wasn’t…
The Equestrians of Color Project
In 2020, the topic of racial equity came roaring into the headlines in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Many…
Next Level: Tamie Smith on Alternative Therapies and Personal Fitness
At Next Level Eventing, Tamie Smith utilizes a physiotherapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, PEMF, BEMER blankets, Revitavet, laser therapy, and other therapeutic…
Next Level: Tamie Smith On the Importance of Dressage
This past winter, Tamie Smith, winner of the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*, focused heavily on dressage with…