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.

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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Second Chance at Winning with the Thoroughbred Makeover

March 6, 2020

The Retired Racehorse Project’s (RRP) Thoroughbred Makeover has truly been a gamechanger for retired racehorses. Designed to showcase the trainability and talent of off-track Thoroughbreds, the competition has come a long way since its inaugural Retired Racehorse Training Symposium in 2009. The brainchild of Steuart Pittman, the organization was founded...

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Four USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships Crowned at Florida Spring Fling CDE

February 23, 2020

The Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE) played host to the 2020 USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships and the exciting competition that unfolded at the Florida Horse Park. Four preliminary divisions had athletes take home their national championship titles. USEF Preliminary Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship Raymond...

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NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Starts 2020 Nations Cup Season With Home Victory in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA

February 22, 2020

The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team started their journey to the 2020 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final on the right foot, as they topped the podium in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA, hosted at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., following an exciting finish determined by a two-rider head-to-head...

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