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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.

Jennifer Thompson Captures USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship
Jennifer Thompson Captures USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship

November 12, 2019

Jennifer Thompson, of Lodi, Wis., and her driving horse, Funnominial CG, added the title of “national champion” to their resume in the 2019 USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship at the Katydid CDE. Thompson’s strong dressage test helped the pair earn the tricolors to finish with a final...

2019 Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference Celebrates Award Winners; New Board of Directors Announced
2019 Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference Celebrates Award Winners; New Board of Directors Announced

November 11, 2019

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) members, instructors and speakers gathered in Houghton, N.Y., October 24-27, to participate in the yearly CHA International Conference. During the three days, attendees engaged in networking, expanded their knowledge over a variety of equine topics and honored the highly anticipated award winners. CHA Volunteer of the...

At the 2019 Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event, U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team Wins Gold
At the 2019 Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event, U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team Wins Gold

November 10, 2019

The 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team secured the gold medal and gained valuable experience in international competition at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event in Las Vegas, Nev. Hosted at South Point Arena and Equestrian Center from October 29 through November 1, the U.S. team...

Introducing the Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Hosted by Carly Kade
Introducing the Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast Hosted by Carly Kade

November 7, 2019

Carly Kade, the author behind the In the Reins horse book series, announces the launch of a new podcast called the Equestrian Author Spotlight. The weekly series, which is hosted and produced by Kade, features interviews with equine authors who love all things horses and writing about them. In the...

Competition with Camaraderie at the 6th Annual Western Dressage World Championship Show
Competition with Camaraderie at the 6th Annual Western Dressage World Championship Show

November 6, 2019

During the Western Dressage World Championship Show, put on by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), there was camaraderie between fellow exhibitors, amongst the cadre of volunteers who showed up to make things happen, and most especially between horses and their riders—the most important beneficiaries of this sport that...

U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze at FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in China
U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze at FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in China

November 5, 2019

The team of three junior athletes who traveled to China to represent the United States at the FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in Tianjin, China, claimed the bronze medal in a positive, educational experience at their first intercontinental FEI Nations Cup competition. On November 3 at the Tianjin...

Equine Metabolic Syndrome Cases Demonstrated Increased Iron Levels in Recent Study
Equine Metabolic Syndrome Cases Demonstrated Increased Iron Levels in Recent Study

November 3, 2019

The relationship between iron levels and insulin sensitivity has long been recognized and studied in humans and other animals, but largely ignored in the equine population, including in horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). With the knowledge that elevated circulating insulin is the direct and most common cause of laminitis...

Horse Industry Representatives Gather in Washington, D.C., to Move Key Legislation Toward the Finish Line
Horse Industry Representatives Gather in Washington, D.C., to Move Key Legislation Toward the Finish Line

October 31, 2019

On Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, horse industry representatives gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and advocate for passage of the horse industry’s top legislation. During a meeting at the Capitol with leaders of the Congressional Horse Caucus and other industry allies on October 22, members...

Washington International Horse Show 2019 Wrap-Up
Washington International Horse Show 2019 Wrap-Up

October 29, 2019

There was an abundance of top-notch talent at the historic 61st annual Washington International Horse Show 2019 (WIHS), which ran for six days (October 22-27, 2019) at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. October 27, 2019 Samantha Takacs and Brighton Take Top Pony Hunter Honors Among those claiming victories...

Explore the World of Horses at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts: From Competitions to Clinics, There’s Something for Everyone
Explore the World of Horses at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts: From Competitions to Clinics, There’s Something for Everyone

October 28, 2019

Bring your family and friends to Equine Affaire Massachusetts this fall to enjoy the ultimate equestrian experience. On November 7-10, 2019, Equine Affaire returns to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., for its annual four-day celebration of all things equine. From thrilling equestrian competitions and performances to expert...