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.
New Dates Announced for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 After COVID-19-Related Postponement
March 30, 2020
The International Equestrian Federation (Fédération Equestre Internationale, FEI) President has welcomed the announcement of the new dates for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which will run July 23-August 8, 2021, and for the Paralympic Games from August 24-September 5, 2021. The Olympic Games were recently postponed to 2021 due to...
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Postponed Due to Worldwide Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 24, 2020
Thomas Back, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, held a conference call on March 24 to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to the worldwide spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. They were joined by Mori Yoshiro,...
2020 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks to be Postponed Due to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be rescheduled from May 2, 2020 to September 5, 2020 and the 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020 to September 4, 2020. These dates are contingent upon final approval from the Kentucky...
COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix
March 16, 2020
Equestrian Events Inc. (EEI) is cancelling the 2020 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian and the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. The events had been scheduled for April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park. “This marks the first cancellation in the...
National Reining Horse Association Recommends Postponement of Events Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19); Closes Offices and Staff Working Remotely
March 14, 2020
Following the presidential declaration of a national emergency due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) strongly recommends all producers of NRHA-approved shows consider postponing or canceling all reining events for the next 30 days, effective March 14–April 13, 2020. This action takes into consideration the health and...
Updated: Coronavirus Impact on the Horse Industry: Equine Industry Event Schedules Not Immune to COVID-19
March 14, 2020
Click here for a List of Affected Events/Statements from Horse Organizations The horse industry has felt the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases of the highly contagious-to-humans disease mount. Many have cancelled events, while other industry groups have been pondering how to respond to the highly contagious disease. And...
FEI World Cup Finals 2020 in Las Vegas Cancelled Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 13, 2020
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), United States Equestrian (USEF) and Las Vegas Events have announced the force majeure cancellation of the FEI World Cup Finals 2020 in Las Vegas. The annual equestrian competition, featuring the Olympic disciplines of jumping and dressage, was scheduled for April 15-19 at the Thomas &...
Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Update Related to COVID-19
March 12, 2020
EEI Board President Mike Cooper and EEI Executive Director Lee Carter provide an update on the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 2020, presented by Mars Equestrian related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Mars Equestrian, is an eventing competition that features the 22nd...
Updated: 2020 Road to the Horse Postponed to June
March 12, 2020
In an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to postpone Road to the Horse, scheduled for March 19-22, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. The Road to the Horse team has worked hard to secure the new dates of June 18-21, 2020 in the same location. This...
Verdades to Appear at 2020 FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Las Vegas
March 10, 2020
Verdades, one of the most popular and beloved horses in dressage history, will make two public appearances at the 2020 FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, April 15-19. “Diddy,” as he is nicknamed, will headline the Devoucoux Dressage Showcase on Friday afternoon, April 17, and then have his...
