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Horse Shows and Competitions

Horse Illustrated readers attend shows and competitions in a variety of disciplines. If you want to keep up with news from major horse events and learn how to prepare your horse for an event, then enjoy this category within our archives. Topics include articles from competitors in various disciplines, winners of big events (e.g., national championships in various disciplines), ways to make competing fun, grooming for show-ring success, how to compete and maintain balance in life, how to showcase your horse at an event the best you can, and so much more. When you are an equestrian competitor, regardless of at what level, you are part of a unique lifestyle.

You have a need for speed, but your horse is more interested in moving through life at a leisurely lope. No problem. This helmet cam video shows you the perspective of rider Jill Matson as she and her horse,...
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Featured Video: Horse Can’t Get Over How Good Looking He IsVanity is not an appealing trait, but being able to appreciate one’s appearance is a quality few have. Unless, of course, you’re this horse in the video who can’t...
Summer is right around the corner, and while it may have been years since the last time you had a true summer vacation, the long hours of daylight still allow for plenty of time for lounging in the sun,...
Nothing but the best when it comes to feeding our show horses. Why don't we give ourselves the same consideration?   I just got home from a horse show and all I want to do is eat. If you’ve been to...
While a shiny coat begins with proper nutrition, professional horsemen do have some tricks up their sleeves in show day grooming to give their horse’s coats some extra sparkle. Incorporate some or all of these tips into your show-day horse...
Scrambling to locate spurs or hoof polish in your trailer is no way to begin a successful show day and can send your stress level through the roof. There are multiple ways to alleviate this added angst on show...
  There’s more to showing than accumulating ribbons. Competing has to be fun, too. Even if you leave the showgrounds empty-handed, the day should be a rewarding and pleasant experience. These five suggestions should alleviate the most common horse show...
 It’s not always possible to take someone with you every time you leave the farm for a horse show, but showing solo isn’t as daunting as it sounds. If you’re organized and prepared, showing alone can be a very...
Have you entered our Muddiest Horse Photo Contest yet? If your horse is like the star of this week's featured video, you might have a shot at winning. This horse obviously loves his mud puddle, and he's more than...
Have you seen those commercials for the cars that parallel park themselves? It's pretty impressive, and just one step toward our future of self-driving automobiles. But will our cars ever come pick us up when we whistle to them?...
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