Jeanne McDonald paved her own path to success with the perfect blend of dogged New England determination, unwavering persistence, and a heaping dose of patience. She’s a Grand Prix dressage rider, a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold...
Julie Goodnight is the real deal.When I first met Julie Goodnight for an interview, I was reminded of how much I love “real” horse people. People who care more about the horse than a ribbon. People who take horsemanship...
The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition through some self-reflection.Why is the mental state of the human so important to a sport commonly calculated as 80...
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 Tajol! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...
Read on for a Q&A with 5-time Olympian and 3-time USEF Equestrian of the Year, Steffen Peters.Sometimes life is pretty good.Like working as a freelance writer and covering the four-day Equine Affaire in MA for Horse Illustrated.And sometimes life...
By using correct visualization techniques, you can improve your riding performance in the show ring without any extra miles under saddle.One of the biggest challenges you can face as a rider is trying to effectively incorporate your practice sessions...
It’s the end of a busy horse show day, and you’re worn out. The horses are loaded, your gear is packed, and you just want to head for home. Unfortunately, the parking lot that was wide open when you...
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 16, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn discuss saddle fitting and an important announcement from Raquel. Then, they chat with Ifa Simmonds, a certified fitness performance...
“Well, that’s right in the joint,” I said to no one in particular, and sighed in frustration as I pulled my sterilized instrument free from the wound on the big mare’s hind leg. My assistant, Kelly, looked at me...
Dutch Warmbloods, or as their registry in The Netherlands is known, Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN), boast high performance in dressage, jumping and in harness. Riders looking to make it to the Olympic levels or gather up blue ribbons...
