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Horse Illustrated

These articles and stories have been printed in the pages of Horse Illustrated magazine and are now archived online for anyone who loves horses.

HORSE ILLUSTRATED is one of the nation’s largest all-around horse magazines. It serves the hands-on horse owner by promoting the best in horse care, riding and training. We are an all-breed, all-discipline magazine for adult readers. Our goal is to provide easily accessible information about all aspects of responsible horse ownership and issues of interest to the equestrian community.

We cover:

  • Training articles that can apply to both western and English riders
  • Horse health—one of our most popular topics
  • Horse care how-tos, such as grooming and tips to help make your horse shine
  • Trail riding topics and topics from a variety of disciplines
  • Fresh ways to approach season horse care topics, such as deworming, senior horse care, fly control, and more
  • Interviews with celebrities that ride or own horses; fun and quirky Q&As with leading competitors of various disciplines, as well as short profiles of interesting people in the horse world
  • Humor, first-person pieces, human-interest stories, and rider-to-rider advice
  • Equestrian travel and tourism, including fun destinations to horseback in
  • Rider fitness, health and well-being, diet, exercise, and tips for riders mental health
  • Style trends and décor for equestrians

Shop Small Business Saturday: Equestrian Edition

It’s holiday shopping season and I’ve spent the last few months searching for unique or useful equestrian gifts. I’m so…

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Choosing the Right Hay Type

Timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa, fescue, clover—so many hay types! What’s the right type of hay to choose in your particular…

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Trail and Marathon Riding Essentials

Whether you’re hitting an extra-long trail or taking the marathon riding trip of a lifetime, these travel must-haves will ensure…

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The Science Behind Blanketing Horses

As winter rolls around, every equestrian begins frantically watching the weather. Snow, rain, mud, sudden temperature drops—you never know what…

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Equine Affaire Massachusetts 2025: Where Horse Lovers Celebrated Everything Horse

Tens of thousands of horse enthusiasts lined up at the gates of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass.,…

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Equestrians

And just like that, the holidays are upon us! Are you struggling to find that perfect gift for the horse…

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Must-Have Equestrian Safety Gear

Accidents happen! And equestrians must be mindful of the possibility of them. Protect your body from head to toe with…

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A Horseback Riding Holiday in Ireland

Equestrian travel is always at the top of my bucket list. I’d already been on several horseback riding holidays in…

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Draft Horse Health and Care

Maybe it’s the flowing leg feathers, the gentle personality, or maybe it’s the height—18 hands? 19? More? There are certainly…

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Vogg Is Victorious at 2025 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Little did Swiss rider Felix Vogg know when he spent a year in the USA living and training at Boyd…

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