Working over ground poles has more uses in training horses than just being the predecessor to jumping. They can mix up your dressage horse’s routine, strengthen your trail horse’s hocks, and work as an easy check-in to see how...
Being an equestrian and a horse owner is a time-consuming and expensive lifestyle. Because of this, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that riding, horse ownership, and your time at the barn is only one...
When standing near a Belgian Draft Horse, it’s easy to feel small—intimated, even. But the Belgian Draft is the epitome of a gentle giant.Developed in North America from Brabant stock, they were bred to be an all-round farm horse....
Opinions about blanketing can be as varied as the weather itself, and horse owners are often confused when confronted with that ultimate cold-weather conundrum: to blanket or not to blanket? Either way, winter is here. Below, experts share their...
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. This week's adoptable horse is Cat (Cutters D Bar Chex)! Check back weekly for a new...
While many experts agree that fleas are an uncommon parasite for horses, ticks can be prevalent and potentially present a danger to your horse’s health.Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant problem for horse owners in many areas of the...
Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question by addressing the science behind your horse's temperature management.Horses are naturally equipped to handle the colder months; summer heat...
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. This week's adoptable horse is Hali! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you...
These four common horse training mistakes are easier to catch and correct when you’re aware of them.As a clinician, there are a few training mistakes that I see again and again that are pretty easy to avoid once you...
If you appreciate sport horses of many different breeding backgrounds, types and colors, the American Warmblood will unite you with like-minded enthusiasts. Read on to learn more about this breed.
After serious health issues forced my mare, Sally, into an...
