Stacy Westfall and Roxy at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games opening ceremonies. Photo: Leslie PotterAs part of my job here at Horse Illustrated, I do my best to keep up with horse industry news and events. It’s...
While coat condition is important, it is not the sole indicator of equine health. Veterinarians will, however, look at coat condition as a piece of the equine health puzzle; they'll assess it along with body condition score and other...
Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make in your life—whether you’re a traditional or non-traditional student.If, like most horse-crazy students, you’ve decided you need to get your horsey fix while you...
How could something as beautiful and elegant as a horse be dangerous? Easily. Consider his sheer size alone - 1000 pounds or more of mass, muscle, and agility combined with a powerful flight-fight instinct. We humans are fragile in...
Forget the pumpkin spice latte. Nothing says autumn like a freshly picked bushel of apples. Chances are, your horse would agree.
The third Saturday in September is International Eat an Apple Day, which is a helpful reminder if you aren’t...
Welcome to the final horse news roundup of summer, everyone. I’m calling this a good thing, because I think early autumn is the best time of year for spending time outdoors. We’ll ignore the fact that it also means...
While many people know horses can be used for therapy, they often don’t understand that there are several different kinds of therapy. And while many people have heard of therapeutic riding centers, far fewer have heard of equine assisted...
Double Dan Horsemanship’s Dan James is a successful clinician, trainer and equine entertainer. HI spoke with him about his career, how he got started, and what he likes to do when he’s not working with the horses.Swampy travels with...
It’s the kind of exercise that we never leave behind, no matter how simple it seems until you break down its parts, or aim for total accuracy in execution. For one thing, riding a good turn on the forehand...
When you first get started in the equestrian world, everything is brand new and confusing. You might have been surprised to find out there were different kinds of saddles, subdivided beyond those familiar English and western designations. When you...
