Horse Illustrated covers the latest news from the horse industry, including coverage from special equine events, such as the FEI World Equestrian Games, the Olympics, and a variety of national championships. Topics include awards won, association education and programs, changes in legislation impacting the horse industry, special events featuring horses, news about special horse people doing extraordinary things, the latest research, information from breed and discipline associations and other groups, and much more. Stay up to date on the happenings of the horse industry and follow Horse Illustrated as staff attend events and gain first-hand experience on the ground and from the show arena.

Equine Coronavirus Vs. COVID-19: Two Distinctly Different Diseases
March 18, 2020
The recent spread of the novel coronavirus has raised serious concerns as the status continues to evolve. As equine veterinarians, Palm Beach Equine Clinic would like to address the questions and concern raised by horse owners regarding the potential impact of this disease on the equine industry. Coronaviruses include a...

2020 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks to be Postponed Due to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be rescheduled from May 2, 2020 to September 5, 2020 and the 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020 to September 4, 2020. These dates are contingent upon final approval from the Kentucky...

COVID-19 Forces Cancellation of Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix
March 16, 2020
Equestrian Events Inc. (EEI) is cancelling the 2020 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian and the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. The events had been scheduled for April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park. “This marks the first cancellation in the...

National Reining Horse Association Recommends Postponement of Events Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19); Closes Offices and Staff Working Remotely
March 14, 2020
Following the presidential declaration of a national emergency due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) strongly recommends all producers of NRHA-approved shows consider postponing or canceling all reining events for the next 30 days, effective March 14–April 13, 2020. This action takes into consideration the health and...

Updated: Coronavirus Impact on the Horse Industry: Equine Industry Event Schedules Not Immune to COVID-19
March 14, 2020
Click here for a List of Affected Events/Statements from Horse Organizations The horse industry has felt the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as cases of the highly contagious-to-humans disease mount. Many have cancelled events, while other industry groups have been pondering how to respond to the highly contagious disease. And...

FEI World Cup Finals 2020 in Las Vegas Cancelled Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 13, 2020
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), United States Equestrian (USEF) and Las Vegas Events have announced the force majeure cancellation of the FEI World Cup Finals 2020 in Las Vegas. The annual equestrian competition, featuring the Olympic disciplines of jumping and dressage, was scheduled for April 15-19 at the Thomas &...

Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Update Related to COVID-19
March 12, 2020
EEI Board President Mike Cooper and EEI Executive Director Lee Carter provide an update on the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 2020, presented by Mars Equestrian related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Mars Equestrian, is an eventing competition that features the 22nd...

Updated: 2020 Road to the Horse Postponed to June
March 12, 2020
In an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to postpone Road to the Horse, scheduled for March 19-22, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. The Road to the Horse team has worked hard to secure the new dates of June 18-21, 2020 in the same location. This...

Verdades to Appear at 2020 FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Las Vegas
March 10, 2020
Verdades, one of the most popular and beloved horses in dressage history, will make two public appearances at the 2020 FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, April 15-19. “Diddy,” as he is nicknamed, will headline the Devoucoux Dressage Showcase on Friday afternoon, April 17, and then have his...

COVID-19 Causes Cancellation of American Quarter Horse Association Convention; Restrictions Placed on Other Equine Events
March 10, 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States, the first big horse industry event cancellation has been announced. COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus with the initial outbreak occurring in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Symptoms of this highly contagious virus include...