If you’re new to horses, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the complexities of breeds, tack, riding styles, health care, and more. The subject of equine markings is one place the newcomer will find many new terms. And...
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 you’re eyeing that bare patch of ground and envisioning your...
Have a favorite horse song that didn't make the list? Click "Submit a Comment" below and tell us about it!Here are 30 great horse songs.Appaloosa
By Gino Vanelli
’70s Canadian crooner sings:
"Appaloosa, runnin’ wild in the dead of the night
Appaloosa, you’re...
Seven Games are the basis of true communication with horses. Everything you ask your horse to do—in or out of the saddle—is one of, or a combination of, these Seven Games from Pat Parelli. After learning the basic techniques...
To the layperson, Miniature Horses and ponies may appear to be one in the same. Both are just little horses, right? Not exactly. Learn the difference between Miniature Horses and ponies and what sets them apart.
The Definition of Miniature...
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 Toro Strike! Check back weekly for a new featured horse...
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 that Paint is a breed based on bloodlines, and pinto is a coat color pattern...
While horses rely most on body language to communicate, the noises they make are also meaningful. There are four types of equine vocalizations: the whinny, nicker, snort and squeal. Each equine vocal communication has a precise meaning, and the...
There are hundreds of breeds of horses in the world and so many different sizes. There are horses small enough to fit on your couch and horses so tall you would need a ladder in order to touch their...
Many horse owners have had the following experience: you put your perfectly healthy horse up for the night and the next morning, He walks out of the stall three-legged lame. A nightmare scenario, right? Whoa, there. It may not...
