While many of us enjoy riding for riding’s sake, most people ride for more than just the health benefits it provides. We also ride to foster a sense of community and belonging with like-minded individuals.Good boarding and lesson...
"She really needs to get her heels down. And wear a helmet. And is she really riding in a tube top? Really?" These are all things you can say when watching a horse movie with your barn friends, but...
Horse Illustrated: What is your job title and who do you work for?
Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt: I am Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt with the Lexington Kentucky Police Department.
HI: How long have you been doing what you do?
SJE: I have been a...
Okay, I’ll admit it. I love barn chores.
I pretty much love everything about them from the muck boots and the clothing (comfy jeans and an ancient hoodie, anyone?) to the smells (fresh hay and pine shavings) and the sounds...
Photo by Vassil - Own work, Public DomainIt’s dark in the barn in the middle of the night as we wait, watching cautiously through the circular beam of light from the flashlight. It’s late spring, and the low racket...
There’s not a horse in sight at the baseball tournament I’m at this week in Connecticut with my family, but I got my fix on Sunday at the Yale University Art Gallery, on a jaunt in between tournament games...
Wyoming is known for majestic mountains, pristine rivers and the legendary plains of the Old West. The 44th state abounds with a wealth of natural beauty and enthralling history that makes it a magnificent vacation destination.
The best way...
Photo: Teddy Foster/FacebookMy family had this great dog: a Siberian Husky named Puck. He had an independent streak, like many Huskies, but he quickly became a fan of life with humans thanks to some of the perks. He liked...
Some owners like to leave quiet music on for horses who are kept inside due to weather or veterinary reasons. If you take a quick look down the aisle of a typical horse barn, there’s a good chance you’ll find...
Back in the day, most riding instructors were about the same: Direct, not especially patient and generally not empathetic toward struggling students. These days though, instructors tend to specialize in everything from hippotherapy to high level competition training, and...
