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Horse Illustrated covers equestrian events and conferences in order to give readers a first-hand perspective and the latest news. Events include the FEI World Equestrian Games, the Olympic Games, Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Equus Film and Arts Fest, national championships and breed and discipline championships, international discipline events, BreyerFest, the Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships, and more. Keep up to date on who the latest winners are from your favorite event, catch the action through photos from staff, and feel like you are there during our live coverage. And let us help you plan your trip to your favorite equine event.

Tokyo Olympic Reboot: Final Preview for the Tokyo Olympic Games
Tokyo Olympic Reboot: Final Preview for the Tokyo Olympic Games

July 14, 2021

Just 16 months ago, the sports world came to a standstill, and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 were no exception. Tokyo 2020 was put on hold until this year—although it is still called “Tokyo 2020”—and will go down in history as the Games stalled by a worldwide pandemic. As this...

It’s All A Go for Tokyo: Olympic Games to Proceed as Planned
It’s All A Go for Tokyo: Olympic Games to Proceed as Planned

July 12, 2021

Before the action even begins, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are already unforgettable. Running a year later than scheduled and with multiple challenges along the way, the best of the best are now putting in their final preparations ahead of the Opening Ceremony on July 23, 2021. All is a...

Virtual Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover Names Adult and Youth Champions
Virtual Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover Names Adult and Youth Champions

July 8, 2021

The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF)’s virtual 2021 Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover concluded on Sunday, June 27, after five days of exciting performances and a successful auction. Originally slated to be held in Lexington, Ky., the event’s virtual format brought the action-packed excitement to Mustang fans and horse lovers from around the world. Adult...

2021 EQUITANA USA Tickets Now Available
2021 EQUITANA USA Tickets Now Available

July 7, 2021

The wait is over! After postponing the highly anticipated and newest North American edition of the premier horse industry event in 2020, Equitana USA and the Kentucky Horse Park announced ticket sales for 2021 are now open. The Equitana USA show will be held Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October...

The Wait for Equine Affaire is Almost Over
The Wait for Equine Affaire is Almost Over

July 6, 2021

This fall, Equine Affaire returns to West Springfield, Mass. After three successful virtual Equine Affaire events, the event returns to the Eastern States Exposition on November 11-14, 2021, for the first in-person event since 2019. Make plans today to buy your tickets for the 2021 Equine Affair which will include...

Jacob Arnold Claims USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE
Jacob Arnold Claims USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

June 25, 2021

The Kentucky Classic Combined Driving Event concluded with the cones phase at the picturesque Hillcroft Farm. A small but mighty field contested the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship, and Jacob Arnold, of Goshen, Ky., took home his second consecutive title. Arnold drove Steve...

U.S. Eventing Olympic Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced by U.S. Equestrian
U.S. Eventing Olympic Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced by U.S. Equestrian

June 23, 2021

U.S. Equestrian recently announced the four athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team as part of Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander and Team Leader Jenni Autry. Competition will begin July 30...

Episode 2: Spirit Untamed, Olympic Preview, and Insider Stories of The Black Stallion for June 22, 2021 from Title Sponsor Fields of Grace by Cara Whitney
Episode 2: Spirit Untamed, Olympic Preview, and Insider Stories of The Black Stallion for June 22, 2021 from Title Sponsor Fields of Grace by Cara Whitney

June 22, 2021

In the second podcast episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, brought to you by Title Sponsor Fields of Grace by author Cara Whitney, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad talk to Elaine Bogan, director of the new DreamWorks Animation movie, Spirit Untamed; U.S....

U.S. Equestrian Announces U.S. Dressage Olympic Team Ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
U.S. Equestrian Announces U.S. Dressage Olympic Team Ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

June 17, 2021

U.S. Equestrian has announced the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the United States Dressage Olympic Team. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald and Team Leader Hallye Griffin. The first horse inspection...

U.S. Dressage Mandatory Observation Event Showcases Talent of Top U.S. Combinations
U.S. Dressage Mandatory Observation Event Showcases Talent of Top U.S. Combinations

June 15, 2021

The 14 athlete-and-horse pairs on the U.S. Dressage Olympic Short List took their final trip down the centerline on June 12 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla., contesting the FEI Grand Prix Special Test at the U.S. Dressage Mandatory Observation Event. The U.S. Dressage Mandatory...