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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

What is Equine Asthma?

For the horse laboring to breathe while at rest, athletic endeavors are impossible. Respiratory disease threatens quality of life for…

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An Overview of Working Equitation

Many equestrian sports trace their origins to horses’ practical uses. The need for fast horses as transportation led to racing.…

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Selling My Heart Horse

We’ve all seen—and laughed at—the equestrians memes that poke fun at our lack of money. Our horse goes to the…

3 days ago

How to Start Training a Horse for Liberty

Working a horse at liberty is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to train them. When a horse…

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Proper Hydration Maximizes Your Horse’s Nutrient Intake

Horses require a precise balance of nutrients to maintain health and performance, but the one that’s often easiest to access—water—is…

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The Importance of Horse Rescue Volunteers

Horses are a lot of work, so you can imagine why horse rescue and adoption groups welcome a helping hand.…

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Training Horses with Positive Reinforcement

Animal behaviorist and equine welfare expert Emily Weiss, Ph.D., reveals the key to solving any equine behavior challenge: positive reinforcement.…

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Bringing Back Korean Horseback Archery

In a search for their roots, South Korean equestrians are reviving the 230-year-old sport of horseback archery. Park Sung Min…

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How Hot is Too Hot to Ride?

For many riders, summer brings the most time to spend in the saddle. Days are longer and horse activities abound.…

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The Evolution of Horse Trailers

For thousands of years, horses have carried mankind on their backs. They were the main source of transportation, primarily used…

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