Horse Illustrated September/October 2026 Special Digital Issue

About Horse Illustrated Magazine

The September/October 2026 digital issue is the fifth issue of Horse Illustrated’s 50th anniversary year, and marks one of our 2026 mega issues. This issue of Horse Illustrated includes:

  • Tack & Gear: Therapeutic boots
  • How Julie Daniel pioneered an Academy program to provide an affordable entry point to riding
  • The future of AI in veterinary medicine
  • Pat Parelli addresses one of five common horsemanship myths
  • An expert explains common equine behaviors
  • How to form a deeper connection with your horse
  • End of life care for horses
  • Riding destination: witnessing a hot air balloon festival on horseback
  • Trailer loading training
  • Teaching your horse to lead or follow while riding in a group
  • Horse Illustrated takes a peek at the past to help determine what’s ahead for the equine industry
  • Equine osteopathy
  • Environmental factors that can affect a horse’s gut health
  • Strategic management practices for a healthier barn
  • Creating a perfect turnout setup for easy keepers
  • Taking the ideal sales photos
  • Preparing to care for your horses ahead of natural disasters
  • Stable Recovery providing second chances
  • The Rocky Mountain Horse
  • The Warlander

You can find all back issues of Horse Illustrated here.