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.

2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting Review: The Horse Above All & 10 Other Things to Love About USEF
February 3, 2025
A flurry of business-wear-clad people filled the meeting rooms and banquet halls of the Central Bank Convention Center in Lexington, Ky., for the US Equestrian (USEF) Annual Meeting January 23-25, 2025. They came together not only to conduct the business of operating the United States Equestrian Federation, but with the...

EquiFest of Kansas: A Must-See Event for Horse Lovers
February 3, 2025
If you love horses, EquiFest of Kansas is the place to be! As the largest equine expo in the state, this annual event—now in its 28th year—brings top-tier shopping, delicious food trucks, world-renowned clinicians, and thrilling competitions to Salina, Kansas from March 21-23. Exciting New Additions This year, EquiFest is...

Equine Affaire Massachusetts 2024: Four Days Just Isn’t Enough!
November 13, 2024
The crisp New England autumn air was filled with excitement as Equine Affaire returned to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. for the 2024 event. Tens of thousands of riders, horse lovers, presenters, and performers from every discipline converged at the Expo grounds from November 7-10, 2024—kicking off...

A Royal Wrap: 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Synopsis
November 13, 2024
Things have gone quiet now in Toronto at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds on the waterfront of Lake Ontario after the previous bustling, festive 10 days of the 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The horses, alpacas, cows, goats, guinea pigs, hogs, rabbits, sheep and poultry have all gone back to...

2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Preview
October 31, 2024
There’s only one place in North America where you can experience top international horse show competition combined with all the best a great state agricultural fair has to offer: the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. It really is something that anyone who loves horse shows and/or state fairs should not miss....
US Equestrian Announces Departure of U.S. Eventing Chef d’Equipe & Technical Advisor Bobby Costello
October 24, 2024
Lexington, Ky. — Current U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has made the difficult personal decision to step away from the role at the start of the new quadrennial. Costello will remain active in his role through the conclusion of his contract, which ends on November 30,...

2024 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Results and Recap
October 22, 2024
Great Britain’s Oliver Townend brought his long-time equine partner Ballaghmor Class to the USA last week in a quest to capture his first win at the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by The Brown Advisory, a prize that had eluded him in three earlier attempts. He...

2024 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Three-Day Event Preview
October 14, 2024
It seems like just yesterday that a top-level international fall three-day event was added to the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) North American schedule, but this month’s Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will be the fourth edition. The 2024 Maryland 5 Star runs October 16-20 at the Fair Hill Natural...

Equine Affaire 2024: A Celebration of Equestrian Excellence
October 9, 2024
W. Springfield, Mass. — Wondering what’s waiting for you at the 2024 Equine Affaire? Horses, horses, and more horses! For more than 25 years, Equine Affaire has proudly served North America as its premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering for equestrians from all corners of the industry. Join us at...

US Equestrian Announces 2024/2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifiers and Launches New Digital Hub
October 1, 2024
Lexington, Ky.— US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host locations and dates for the 2024 and 2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifier Events. The US Equestrian Open of Eventing will consist of 20 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted at Morven Park...