It was a miserably wet, chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., for the cross-country portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Horses going earlier in the day had the definite advantage before the rain became...
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.It’s Rolex Week, which is our favorite holiday here at Horse Illustrated HQ. Keep checking back here on HorseChannel for updates from...
Tim Price and Wesko (NZL), currently tied for first placeAfter a long day of dressage in the bright sun, Germany’s Michael Jung came out tied for the lead with New Zealand’s Tim Price on a score of 36.3. Winning...
World Cup winners Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro from Great Britain showing lovely canter work in their Grand Prix test that earned them five ‘9’s out of seven judges. The other two judges awarded them an 8 and an 8.5....
It’s helpful to take video of horse show classes, perhaps to preserve the memory of an important day, happy time, or maybe to analyze later as a teaching tool. Videos can help us figure out where our riding skills...
Competition at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event begins on Thursday, April 23 with the first day of dressage. But the initial horse inspection on Wednesday afternoon has increasingly become a spectator draw.This year, 75 horses were presented for...
Q: My horse is not respectful on the lead rope. He barges into my personal space and sometimes tries to bolt off. How can I teach him to lead more safely?A: Safety is your first priority, and respect is...
On my 16th birthday, I received the best gift of my life: a beautiful pony I could have only dreamed of. As we grew together and successfully competed in numerous disciplines, I always counted on having this pony for...
Q: My horse is afraid of ditches, so I’ve only been able to show where I know the cross-country course won’t have one. How do I school them properly so that he accepts them and gets over his fear?A:...
The Miniature Horse embodies the "aww” factor with its cute little frame, but don’t let its size fool you. This diminutive horse also has skills. In fact, a Mini can accomplish just about anything its larger equine cousin can,...
