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.
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...

Retired Racehorse Project Announces Format Changes for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
September 25, 2024
Lexington, Ky. — The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a 501(c)3 charitable organization working to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing, today announced format changes to its flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, beginning with the 2025 competition year. The world’s largest retraining competition, the Thoroughbred Makeover is designed...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations™ Jumping Final
September 25, 2024
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the United States at the Longines League of Nations Jumping Final hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-6, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following...

Defender U.S. Driving Team Completes Outing at the 2024 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses
September 24, 2024
Le Pin au Haras, France — The Defender U.S. Driving Team competed on the sport’s biggest stage last week at the 2024 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses held at Haras National du Pin in France. The team finished in 10th place overall. Taylor Bradish (Windsor, S.C.) and Jennifer...

The American Miniature Horse Association World Championship Show is Underway
September 23, 2024
Fort Worth, Texas, a city known for its Western culture, is home to a multitude of high-level equine competitions. Among those competitions is the American Miniature Horse Association World Championship Show, where the best Miniature Horses and equestrians gather at the Will Rogers Memorial Center to showcase the breed’s talents....

AHP Announces Dallas as 2025 Equine Media Conference Location
September 19, 2024
Charlottesville, Va.— American Horse Publications (AHP) is excited to announce Dallas, Texas as the destination for its 2025 Equine Media Conference, to be held May 15-17, 2025, at the Doubletree Galleria Dallas. “The board of directors of AHP is really excited about next year’s venue,” explained AHP president Barrie Reightler....