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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.

2019 PATH Intl. Award Winners Honored During 50th Anniversary PATH International Conference and Annual Meeting
2019 PATH Intl. Award Winners Honored During 50th Anniversary PATH International Conference and Annual Meeting

December 16, 2019

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Award Winners were honored to celebrate the people and equines who partner together to change the lives of people who live with physical, mental, emotional and learning challenges. PATH Intl. award winners included certified professionals, veterinarians, volunteers and horses. This year’s...

National Day of the Horse Celebrates 15 Years on December 13, 2019
National Day of the Horse Celebrates 15 Years on December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019

On November 18, 2004, United States Senate Resolution 452 Recognized December 13 as National Day of the Horse and encourages the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States. We extend our appreciation to all...

Four Champions Crowned at Inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships at Broxton Bridge Plantation
Four Champions Crowned at Inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships at Broxton Bridge Plantation

December 12, 2019

The Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, S.C., played host to the inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships on November 14-16 as part of the 2019 North American Endurance Championships. In addition, an unofficial FEI team competition was integrated into the competition at the CEI2*/CEIYJ2* and CEI1*/CEIYJ1* levels to strengthen team development...

Andalusians and Lusitanos Crowned at the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association National Championship Horse Show
Andalusians and Lusitanos Crowned at the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association National Championship Horse Show

December 3, 2019

The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) made the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, their home for the 2019 IALHA National Championship Horse Show. From November 5-9, more than 90 of the country’s top purebred and part-bred Andalusians and Lusitanos were presented in a variety of...

2019 World Championship Appaloosa Show: Celebrating 30 Years in Fort Worth
2019 World Championship Appaloosa Show: Celebrating 30 Years in Fort Worth

December 2, 2019

The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) hosted the 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Show at Will Rogers Memorial Center, where nearly 600 of the best horses in the breed were in attendance. This marked 30 consecutive years that the prestigious event has been held in Fort Worth, Texas. France and Italy, two...

Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act Becomes First National Animal Anti-Cruelty Law
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act Becomes First National Animal Anti-Cruelty Law

December 1, 2019

On November 25, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, H.R. 724, was signed into law by the president. The bill, led by U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) passed the House and Senate in recent...

ASPCA Adds The Right Horse Initiative to Increase Equine Adoption Efforts Nationwide
ASPCA Adds The Right Horse Initiative to Increase Equine Adoption Efforts Nationwide

November 25, 2019

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) announced that it is expanding its equine welfare efforts by welcoming The Right Horse Initiative as an official program of the organization. As a program of the ASPCA, the Initiative will remain focused on massively increasing the number of...

Michael Arquilla Rides to USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Win
Michael Arquilla Rides to USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Win

November 24, 2019

The top saddle seat equitation riders in the U.S. faced a rigorous challenge on Saturday, November 16, as they competed for top honors in the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final at the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Twelve of the 19 horse-and-rider combinations in the...

International Friesian Show Horse Association Celebrates Growth of the IFSHA World and Grand National Championships
International Friesian Show Horse Association Celebrates Growth of the IFSHA World and Grand National Championships

November 23, 2019

The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) hosted their 15th annual World and Grand National Championships in Springfield, Ohio, at the Champions Center in October, with 141 purebred and part-bred Friesians from all over the country competing. What once started as a two-day show in California has grown into an...

Brandon Cullins and Edwin Cameron Take Top Titles at the 2019 NBHA World Championships
Brandon Cullins and Edwin Cameron Take Top Titles at the 2019 NBHA World Championships

November 17, 2019

Barrel racers from around the world gathered on October 26–November 2 for the 2019 NBHA Open and Senior World Championships in Perry, Ga. A featured event on the National Barrel Horse Association’s tour schedule, the 2019 World Championships pulled over 2,000 entries and awarded approximately $250,000 in cash and prizes....