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Horse Riding and Training

Horse Illustrated's riding and training articles cover a variety of disciplines, training techniques, how to get started with horses, and much more. This category includes articles about English and Western riding, trail and recreational riding, horse shows and competitions, all of the various disciplines, groundwork, natural horsemanship, camps, lessons, and youth and collegiate topics. Examples of articles include how to get started in different disciplines, juggling horses and life, how to be a better rider, tips for western and English riders, improving your jumping, stories from horse people about their equestrian adventures, dealing with issues during outings on your horse, and much more.

My family has a long history with carriage horses. My grandfather had a barn full of them. Once he drove his two favorite horses (Percheron work horses, Benny and Betty) all the way from his farm in New Jersey...
 How do life’s setbacks bring you to whole new dreams? Just ask Cambry Kaylor, a young and vibrant equestrian who wears many hats: para-dressage rider, vaulting coach, and American Vaulting Association apprentice judge.Equestrian vaulting was the perfect childhood...
How to Find a Horse Camp Online Start your search now to find the perfect camp for next summer.10 Questions to Ask to Choose the Right Horse Camp Get the info you need to pick the best camp for you.10 Steps...
The sport of driving is all about horse power, which can come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. "The beauty of this sport is that a good driving horse can be any breed, but what sets a successful driving...
If you’re a competitive dressage rider or eventer, your score ultimately comes down to your performance in the ring. All the practice in the world doesn’t guarantee that you’re getting every possible point out of your test. Here, Gina Miles,...
People who rescue abused and neglected horses often say that it's the animals who truly rescue the people. Such is the case with Cheryl and her 31-year-old Arabian, JJ. Photographer Shelley Paulson specializes in taking stunning portraits, capturing the bond...
Riding under a harvest moon on a crisp autumn night is a memorable experience and one many equestrians have on their riding bucket list. Here are some safety tips to make sure your moonlit trail ride is the best...
If your horse has ever received bodywork, chances are good that you have learned how much the region of his lower lumbar spine and sacral joint either impedes or improves his ability to perform well. Similarly to humans, this...
Hunter and jumper courses can be tricky. Learning to ride them well can be even harder. Whether it’s a hunter round needing rhythm and cadence or a jumper round that presents unrelated distances to test your mount, understanding the...
Flashy by nature with its shiny black coat, rippling mane and charismatic gaits, the majestic Friesian has served as both mount and muse since the Middle Ages, when knights rode these noble horses into battle. Intelligent, warm-hearted and born...
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