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.

Competition with Camaraderie at the 6th Annual Western Dressage World Championship Show
November 6, 2019
During the Western Dressage World Championship Show, put on by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), there was camaraderie between fellow exhibitors, amongst the cadre of volunteers who showed up to make things happen, and most especially between horses and their riders—the most important beneficiaries of this sport that...

U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze at FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in China
November 5, 2019
The team of three junior athletes who traveled to China to represent the United States at the FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in Tianjin, China, claimed the bronze medal in a positive, educational experience at their first intercontinental FEI Nations Cup competition. On November 3 at the Tianjin...

Washington International Horse Show 2019 Wrap-Up
October 29, 2019
There was an abundance of top-notch talent at the historic 61st annual Washington International Horse Show 2019 (WIHS), which ran for six days (October 22-27, 2019) at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. October 27, 2019 Samantha Takacs and Brighton Take Top Pony Hunter Honors Among those claiming victories...

Explore the World of Horses at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts: From Competitions to Clinics, There’s Something for Everyone
October 28, 2019
Bring your family and friends to Equine Affaire Massachusetts this fall to enjoy the ultimate equestrian experience. On November 7-10, 2019, Equine Affaire returns to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., for its annual four-day celebration of all things equine. From thrilling equestrian competitions and performances to expert...

EQUUS Film and Arts Festival Announces the 2019 Official Artist Keron Psillas Oliveira
October 17, 2019
EQUUS Film Festival welcomes Keron Psillas Oliveira as the official 2019 EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Artist. The festival is December 5-8, 2019, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., in the Wrigley Media Group Theaters. The pop-up gallery will be located in the International Museum of the Horse,...

Paint Horse Exhibitors Walk Away with More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World Show
October 11, 2019
American Paint Horse exhibitors pocketed a record $1 million-plus in cash and prizes at the 2019 American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show (APHA World Show), which was held September 16-29 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. More than 1,030 horses were on display with more than...

Washington International Horse Show Announces Qualified Horses and Riders
October 9, 2019
The best horses and riders from around the world and across the nation will soon meet on the streets of the U.S. capital for the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN. The event takes place October 22-27, 2019, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. One of...

Cowboy Swagger Named 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion With Fallon Taylor
October 8, 2019
Champion barrel racer Fallon Taylor takes on a new challenge every year: in 2018, she took up show jumping. This year, she took on the Thoroughbred Makeover. Already a champion as the 2014 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion and the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association World Champion, Taylor can...

Back by Popular Demand at Road to the Horse 2020
October 7, 2019
Road to the Horse 2020 is packed with talent! The complete lineup of championship competitors and Wild Cards have been announced, and fans couldn’t be more excited. A perfect blend of fresh faces and veteran competitors will enter the Road to the Horse round pen in 2020, and just as...

Thoroughbred Makeover 2019: Day 2
October 4, 2019
Preliminary competition is now complete in all ten disciplines at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The Kentucky Horse Park saw plenty of action on Thursday, October 3, as barrel racing, dressage, eventing, field hunter, show hunter, and show jumping concluded after starting on...