Horse Illustrated – March/April Special Issue 2026

About Horse Illustrated Magazine

The March/April 2026 issue is Horse Illustrated’s 50th anniversary mega issue, complete with extra content. This issue of Horse Illustrated includes:

  • The history of Horse Illustrated
  • Therapy blankets
  • The story of two senior horses with plenty left to give
  • Pat Parelli addresses one of five common horsemanship myths
  • How horses sleep
  • Tacking physical and mental tensions as a rider
  • The story of the Regina Boot
  • How rescues are collaborating and thinking outside the box to help more horses in need
  • Riding in Bryce Canyon
  • Learning lead changes
  • Groundwork to correct pushy and spooky behaviors
  • Managing the health of a retired horse
  • Tips for a better boarding experience
  • Returning to riding after a concussion
  • Show photographer Howard Schatzberg and his family
  • Retirement options for your horse
  • A preview of Road to the Horse
  • Breeds: The Thoroughbred & Dales Pony

You can find all back issues of Horse Illustrated here.