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Abigail Boatwright

Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

Garmin’s Blaze Equine Wellness System: Blazing Trails

Riding and training horses is largely a task we do by feel and intuition. But Garmin, known for its GPS…

3 months ago

Meet Lily Voss: An Inspiring Equestrian

Bubbly and full of infectious energy, Lily Voss is unabashedly a horse girl. After an accident as a teenager required…

5 months ago

Improve Your Horse’s Softness

When training your horse, one of the ultimate goals is softness in his responses. But this softness should be not…

6 months ago

Sabrina Lewis and Her Crowning Achievements

Speaking on a stage surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the Miss America Pageant, Sabrina Lewis stands out with…

8 months ago

Senior Horse Care 101

Senior horses gradually require additional care as they age. Whether it’s handling heat and humidity, flies, or changes in diet…

11 months ago

Antsy Horse? Here’s How to Avoid Anticipation in Pattern Classes

Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…

2 years ago

A Guide to Gelding

Gelding, or castration, is the most common equine surgical procedure performed on horse farms. Although veterinarians use different techniques, all…

2 years ago

Mastering Split Reins

Split reins are by far the most versatile type of reins used in western riding, but they can be a…

3 years ago

Ace Your Western Riding Pattern

Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…

3 years ago

Good Neighbor: Horse Property Ownership 101

If you’re like many horse property owners around the country, suburban sprawl and increased development has made your neighbors these…

3 years ago