Competition at the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event technically begins on Thursday, but savvy spectators know there’s good reason to show up the day before.
The initial horse inspection is when the grooms for these equine athletes show off their...
It’s Rolex week here in Horse Illustrated’s hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. To kick off the western hemisphere’s most prestigious three-day eventing competition, take a look at this video from Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event sponsor Land Rover.
Each year, Land Rover...
Like a lot of riders, I’m not committed to a specific discipline. I rode saddle seat for a long time and competed in breed-specific classes with my Morgan, Snoopy, until I retired him. For the past couple of years,...
In a video making the rounds on social media and TV news this week, a horse takes on an alligator at a Florida state park. The gator appears to be minding his own business, but the horse decides the...
Beezie Madden and Cortes 'C' compete in the grand prix at the Lexington Classic in 2012.For years, fans of the sport of show jumping have watched Beezie Madden and Cortes ‘C’ compete and win around the globe. But those...
Photo courtesy Cowboy Dressage WorldSo you hear all these people talking about how much they like Cowboy Dressage. You see all the information is free on the website cowboydressage.com and you want to give it a try. But what...
McLain Ward and HH Azur. Photo: Lili WeikIt took 17 attempts, but McLain Ward of the U.S. finally has his World Cup. The lifelong show jumper has plenty of impressive accomplishments on his resume, including two Olympic team gold...
Catch up on the action from the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Tap the images below to view coverage from each day of competition.
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Even in years with no Summer Olympics or World Equestrian Games, the top international riders and horses have a highly prestigious goal to work toward. The FEI World Cup Finals bring together the best equestrians from around the globe...
Knowing how a horse’s senses work—and how they’re different from human senses—will help you understand how the horse perceives his reality. A horse’s senses are keener than a human’s. They take in every bit of information possible from their...
