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How to Fit an English Saddle
There are so many things to think about when you’re riding. Is my position correct? Is my horse moving right? But one big factor influencing your horse’s way of...
IRL: Archery on Horseback
Imagine galloping across an open field on an energetic horse, taking your hands off the reins and guiding him with just a shift of your leg and bodyweight. Next,...
How to Cool Out Your Horse After a Ride
It’s not hard for both you and your horse to work up a sweat while you’re riding.
A horse’s body temperature is 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. As he exercises...
Trail Riding Tips
It’s great to get out of the arena and enjoy a fun, relaxing trail ride with friends. Before you hit the trail, keep the following tips in mind.
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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...
Barn Dog Safety
If you’re like many horse owners, you probably have a special affection not only for animals in the equine family, but in the canine...
8 Horses to Avoid
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We’re all deeply attached to our horses; that emotional connection is a major reason why we own them. No one wants...
Ode to the Non-Horsey Parent
It’s a universally acknowledged truth that equine-obsessed children are jealous of kids born into horses: trainers’ children; children of famous riders; royalty. My parents...
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U.S. Driving Team Wins its First-Ever WEG Gold
The United States driving team made history on Sunday, the final day of the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018, winning its first-ever gold medal for the discipline.
The last...
U.S. Drivers Hold on to Top Spot after Marathon Phase at WEG
The first day of autumn was hot and sunny at the Tryon International Equestrian Center where the 19 combined driving teams took to the White Oak course for the...
U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins WEG Gold
In a competition where scores were calculated down to a thousandth of a point, a tie seems unlikely. But that’s exactly what happened today in the team jumping final...
U.S. Show Jumping Team Currently in Second Place at WEG
Thursday was another marathon day for show jumping, vaulting, and para-dressage at the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018. No medals were awarded in jumping or para-dressage, but vaulting...
Podcast: 2018 World Equestrian Games Show
Horse Illustrated is excited to bring you the 2018 WEG Show, the premier podcast devoted to the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Tryon, North Carolina. Tune in for...
Show Jumping Begins with 124 Entries at FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018
Show jumping is the most popular international equestrian sport, and it kicked off in earnest today with 124 horse-and-rider pairs taking their shot at the first competitive round of...