Sometimes I’m in denial. Despite the fact that I was born in Colorado, I am a Texan. My family and I moved to Houston when I was about 2 years old. And as much I absolutely love mountain sunsets,...
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.All the Championships. The start of fall means the bulk of show season is behind us, but there are still some big...
Stacy Westfall and Roxy at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games opening ceremonies. Photo: Leslie PotterAs part of my job here at Horse Illustrated, I do my best to keep up with horse industry news and events. It’s...
I don’t know what scared me more, the creepy guy in the woods my friend and I encountered yesterday on horseback, or the look on the park police ranger’s face when he realized we knew where the man was...
Welcome to the final horse news roundup of summer, everyone. I’m calling this a good thing, because I think early autumn is the best time of year for spending time outdoors. We’ll ignore the fact that it also means...
While many people know horses can be used for therapy, they often don’t understand that there are several different kinds of therapy. And while many people have heard of therapeutic riding centers, far fewer have heard of equine assisted...
Double Dan Horsemanship’s Dan James is a successful clinician, trainer and equine entertainer. HI spoke with him about his career, how he got started, and what he likes to do when he’s not working with the horses.Swampy travels with...
There’s a car I’ve seen driving around the area a couple of times that stands out to me because of two decals on the rear window. One is a trotting Saddlebred. The other is a reiner doing a sliding...
The purchase, birth, or adoption of a new horse is always an exciting time in the life of a horse enthusiast. If your horse isn’t already named, choosing the perfect moniker is one of your first decisions and one...
When you first get started in the equestrian world, everything is brand new and confusing. You might have been surprised to find out there were different kinds of saddles, subdivided beyond those familiar English and western designations. When you...
