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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Big Boy

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesHorse Illustrated -
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....

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Takoda

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesHorse Illustrated -
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....

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Xanthus

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesHorse Illustrated -
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....

Decoding Sarcoids in Horses

Horse HealthSarah E. Coleman -
Sarcoids can be scary. These tumors can show up anywhere on a horse’s body and sometimes grow quickly, accounting for nine out of every...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Oakley

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesHorse Illustrated -
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....

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Blaze

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesHorse Illustrated -
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....

The ASPCA Horse Adoption Express

Horse Adoption, Welfare, and CharitiesElizabeth Moyer -
Matching the right horse with the right person is the ongoing task of equine rehoming groups across the country, and many are discovering that...

What is Combined Driving?

Horse DrivingKim MacMillan -
Learn more about combined driving in part one of this two-part series. This exciting sport is more accessible than you think, and it just...

Master Your Reining Spins

Horse ReiningHeidi Melocco -
The spin is the maneuver specific to reining. The stylized movement shows your horse’s willingness to move on cue with speed and agility. It’s...

Should You Hire a Riding Coach?

Horse Riding and TrainingKatie Navarra -
Mental skills and mental toughness are as much a part of riding as horsemanship and training. Whether you need help moving past a bad...

How to Show in Halter Classes

Halter and ShowmanshipDaniel Johnson -
If you’d like to truly "show off” your horse at a horse show, you can’t do much better than to enter him in a...

Barrel Racing Practice Without Barrels

Horse Speed EventsHeidi Melocco -
Does your barrel racing horse get overly excited when he sees the barrels? If he has the desire to run and turn, leaving you...

What’s the Difference Between a Paint Horse and a Pinto?

Horse Riding and TrainingKim Klimek -
What is the Difference Between a Paint Horse vs. a Pinto? The short answer between the differences of a Paint Horse vs. a pinto is...

A Q&A with Mark Bolender

Trail and Recreational RidingJulie Maddock -
Mark Bolender is a busy guy… Mark and his wife, Lee, owners of Bolender Horse Park, are the founders of the International Mountain Trail Challenge...

Breed Portrait: Missouri Fox Trotter

Horse BreedsAudrey Pavia -
Horse breeds reflect the land where they were developed, and the Missouri Fox Trotter is no exception. Native to the Ozark Mountains, which traverse...

Breed Portrait: The Lusitano

Horse BreedsKristina Lotz -
With a history spanning 25,000 years, the Lusitano’s roots run as deep as the trees on the Iberian Peninsula, where the horses’ adaptations to...

Breed Portrait: The American Saddlebred

Horse BreedsLeslie Potter -
The American Saddlebred has an unmistakable presence wherever the breed goes, and these horses can be found just about everywhere in the equestrian world....

Belgian Draft Horse

Horse BreedsKim Klimek -
Bred for farm work and heavy carriage deliveries, Belgium’s native Belgian draft horse is more commonly seen in show and recreational pursuits today: weight-pulling...

KWPN: The Dutch Warmblood Registry

Horse BreedsShoshana Rudski -
Dutch Warmbloods, or as their registry in The Netherlands is known, Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN), boast high performance in dressage, jumping and in...

The Standardbred Horse: Anything but Standard

Horse BreedsAnna Sochocky -
Today’s harness racing trotters and pacers can do a lot more than pull a sulky at high speeds. Standardbred horses retiring from off the...

100 Years of Fell Ponies

Horse BreedsKristina Lotz -
From before the Vikings invaded through modern times, the sturdy and faithful Fell Pony has weaved itself through Northern England’s history in one form...

Horse Ownership

Ten Trees Toxic to Horses

Pastures and Fencing Daniel Johnson -

What is the Cost of Horse Ownership?

Buying and Selling a Horse Pat Raia -
How much does horse ownership cost? That depends on several factors, from where you live to how you plan to keep your horse. Calculating costs can be complicated. Here's...

Teach Your Horse to Self-Load in the Trailer

Horse Trailering Hope Ellis-Ashburn -
If you’ve owned or been around horses long enough, you’ll no doubt have witnessed the gamut of trailer-loading abilities. From the highly desired self-loader to the horse who simply...

5 Best Types of Fencing for Horse Farms

Pastures and Fencing Sarah E. Coleman -
There are so many details to think about when choosing a new boarding facility or when bringing your horses home, but some choices should be non-negotiable for the safety...

Build a Riding Arena at Home

Horse Ownership Sharon Biggs -
Many horse owners dream of owning a home riding arena or facility. Lucky you—your dream has come true. You have the barn, your horses are happily settled, and now...

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