Horse Illustrated Magazine

Versailles, France — Established stars will seek to hold off the challenge of emerging athletes as Para Dressage makes its entrance to Paris 2024 at the spectacular Château de Versailles. A total of 76 athletes from 30 nations will assemble for four days of competition spread across five days from Tuesday, September 3 to Saturday, […] The post 2024 Paris Paralympics: Paralympic equestrian stars all set to dance on Versailles stage appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

SUMMIT Equine Pressed Blocks When it comes to ensuring the well-being and performance of horses, proper nutrition is of utmost importance. One innovative solution that has gained significant attention in the equine industry is the SUMMIT Equine pressed blocks. These blocks are a revolutionary way to provide essential nutrients to horses, and what sets them […] The post Innovation meets Nutrition in Summit Equine Pressed Blocks appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

There’s something magical about naming a horse. We start off as children with little plastic equines that we stable on our bookcases. We give those horses names like Star or Jet. Then we move up to digital models that we pilot through the pixelated worlds of our computer games. We give those horses names like […] The post 305 of the Best Horse Names appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the official launch of a branded competition series – the US Equestrian Open – which will feature the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of dressage, eventing, and jumping. Each discipline’s series will consist of qualifying events that lead up to a final that ultimately names a US […] The post US Equestrian to Launch Innovative US Equestrian Open Series Across Three Olympic Disciplines appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Blue Ridge Trailers is a family-owned business, Donna and Rob Martin found their way into the trailer business largely due to Donna’s lifelong relationship with horses. The research she conducted while buying her trailer began the idea of selling them herself. This prompted Blue Ridge to open in January 2002. Donna’s passion for horses, safety, […] The post What Do You Need to Know When You Buy a Trailer? appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Imagine finding yourself in a situation, through no fault of your own, where you must choose between caring for yourself and your family or caring for your horses. Unfortunately for some, this scenario is a frightening reality with an outcome that could potentially go in several different directions. It is at this point that the […] The post The ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

I hold my breath, and not just when I ride. I’ve noticed I hold my breath while driving, while on my laptop, and even while lounging in front of the TV. My trainer still reminds me to breathe, even though I have been riding for decades. When my local dressage association hosted an online training […] The post Breathing for Equestrians appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Twenty-eight days after the close of the Olympic jumping, the Paris 2024 Paralympics equestrian competition begins at the Château de Versailles in France on September 2. Para dressage will take place in the same stadium as the three Olympic equestrian sports with a gorgeous view of the iconic Grand Canal and Palace in the background. […] The post 2024 Paris Paralympics: Para Dressage Preview appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Check out Horse Illustrated’s latest updates from the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the equestrian sport of para dressage.  U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team ◆ U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team Latest News Para Dressage Preview Twenty-eight days after the close of the Olympic jumping, the Paris 2024 Paralympics equestrian competition begins at the Château de Versailles in France […] The post 2024 Paris Paralympics: Latest News appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Lexington, Ky. – Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international sports network, is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with the United States Eventing Association (USEA) to provide exclusive streaming and video coverage of the 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), presented by Nutrena Feeds. H&C will also be joining forces with the […] The post Horse & Country Partners with USEA to Broadcast Extensive Free Live Coverage of 2024 American Eventing Championships appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Learn about Equine Guidance, a unique equine therapy program that provides a special form of healing. Having several therapists over a 15-year period brought me immense healing from a childhood filled with trauma, but I still felt stuck. I tried energy healing in England and a shaman in Mexico. Nothing seemed to give me the […] The post Equine Guidance: The Horse as Healer appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Danger Ranger! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Adoptable Horse: Danger Ranger, a 5-year-old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding […] The post ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Danger Ranger appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Carl was unusually grumpy. “My wife goes to a sale to buy a harness and comes home with these instead!” He gestured for me to follow, as he walked over to a large stall and slid the heavy door open. There were three emaciated young horses pressed against the far wall. I looked at Carl […] The post Vet Adventures: A Colt Named Blossom appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Chanel Rhodes is a first-generation equestrian in her family. Growing up in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Rhodes didn’t have access to horses in the city. However, she always dreamed of owning a horse one day. As a young girl, Rhodes didn’t see Black cowboys or cowgirls being represented on TV or in […] The post Meet Chanel Rhodes of Mane Tresses appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

A pony has to be versatile to go from the mountains and bogs of western Ireland to success in show rings around the world. Yet that is the legacy of the Connemara Pony, pride of the Emerald Isle. History of the Connemara Pony The story of the Connemara begins thousands of years ago, even before […] The post Breed Portrait: Connemara Pony appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Horse showing can be a double-edged sword. When it goes well, it’s the best; but when it goes wrong it can really go wrong—and have long-lasting effects on your confidence and self-esteem. Once you’ve been rattled, it’s hard to calm down and refocus on why you’re there, sometimes in both the short-term (the day of […] The post Calm Your Horse Show Anxiety appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Kiowa! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse. Adoptable Horse: Kiowa, a 20-year-old, 14.0hh grade gelding Organization: Owner […] The post ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Kiowa appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Travel for horses has come a long way since pre-1950, when railroad shipping was the main option for covering long distances. Today’s horses frequently travel many miles for competition, breeding and relocation. When it comes to long-distance hauling, should you haul your own horse or use a commercial shipper? Learning what’s involved can help you […] The post Long-Distance Horse Hauling appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO5* hosted in Dublin, Ireland, from Wednesday, August 14, through Sunday August 18, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The […] The post US Equestrian Announces NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO5* appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 22, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise talk with Ciara Ginyard, the Development Director for Detroit Horse Power. To end the episode, they chat with Allison Hungerford of Susquehanna SPCA, about this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable […] The post Barn Banter – Episode 22 appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.... [Read more]