As I sat down at my desk tonight to catch up on emails, I looked over the tangible results of my weekend of horse showing that were scattered on the floor. While it’s wonderful to bring home some pretty...
Earlier this month, three-day eventer Phillipa Humphreys suffered a rotational fall at a table jump on the cross-country course of the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown, N.J. A rotational fall...
Horse Illustrated is proud to call Lexington, Kentucky, home. After all, it is the Horse Capital of the World, and not just because of the area’s Thoroughbred farms. We’ve got some of the world’s best sport horses, barns full...
Q: Sometimes my trainer will tell me to ask for a more active trot. As soon as I ask for it, she will remind me, "Not faster—more active.” What does that really mean? A: An active trot is all about...
Embed from Getty ImagesFive years ago, in early 2011, many fans and experts in Thoroughbred horse racing believed that an undefeated three-year-old colt named Uncle Mo was a superstar in the making; a successor to Affirmed and the horse...
Q: I’ve seen professional riders counter bend their horse before asking for a canter transition from the walk or trot. When I counter bend, my horse just feels disconnected with his neck to the outside. How can I make...
Q: I’m learning how to ride, and I’m having trouble staying balanced at the lope. My trainer tells me balance comes from the heels, but is there anything else I can do to stay secure in the saddle?
A: When...
Looking for something new in the world of equestrian sports? Something challenging? Fun? Something described as "fast, furious, and very skillful”? Consider the sport of scurry driving, an equestrian competition uncommon in the U.S. but gaining steady footing (hoofing?)...
Q: Knowing my horses and which is more dominant, should I feed in a specific order at feeding time and turn them out in a certain order?
A: The pecking order of your herd matters, and it’s helpful to...
Schooling shows are always fun. There’s nothing quite like the relaxed fun and camaraderie you observe there, with novice riders getting the feel of a show with trusted mounts and green horses getting show experience with capable trainers.When you...
