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.

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Approves Funding for 2025
April 3, 2025
The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it has authorized expenditure of $2,693,312 to fund 16 new projects and 10 continuing projects at 17 universities as well as two career development awards. The 2025 slate of research brings Grayson’s totals since 1940 to more than $44.4...

2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: An Impressive List of Entries
April 1, 2025
Lexington, Ky. — Six of the world’s top 12 eventing riders, including World #1 Tom McEwen (GBR) and World #2 Tim Price (NZL), head an impressive list of entries for the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™. The event will feature 11 Olympians and athletes from seven...

Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Serve as US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier
March 25, 2025
Lexington, Ky. — This year’s Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S will serve as a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier when the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 24-27. Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-renowned event, is thrilled to welcome back...

Ten Magical Days in Ocala: From Live Oak International to Longines League of Nations & More Horsey Adventures
March 25, 2025
Much like the cream center of an Oreo cookie, there is a sweet spot in the middle of Ocala winter equestrian schedule in Florida where lots of great things happen. In a span of 10 days in March, horse sports enthusiasts can witness top international jumper and combined driving competition...

A Look Into the SAFE Act
February 27, 2025
The U.S. horse slaughter industry is as hot-button an issue as there is. Find out where current legislation stands with the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act. The history of the horse slaughter industry in the United States is a long one, dating back to the 1900s, when wild horses...

Horse Illustrated Joins as “Media Partner of the USEA”
February 13, 2025
Horse Illustrated is excited to announce that it has joined the United States Eventing Association (USEA) as a media partner, as well as a contributing level sponsor of the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing Championships, USEA Emerging Athletes U21 program, and the USEA Volunteer Incentive Program. Horse Illustrated will...

2025 US Equestrian Annual Meeting Review: The Horse Above All & 10 Other Things to Love About USEF
February 3, 2025
A flurry of business-wear-clad people filled the meeting rooms and banquet halls of the Central Bank Convention Center in Lexington, Ky., for the US Equestrian (USEF) Annual Meeting January 23-25, 2025. They came together not only to conduct the business of operating the United States Equestrian Federation, but with the...

EquiFest of Kansas: A Must-See Event for Horse Lovers
February 3, 2025
If you love horses, EquiFest of Kansas is the place to be! As the largest equine expo in the state, this annual event—now in its 28th year—brings top-tier shopping, delicious food trucks, world-renowned clinicians, and thrilling competitions to Salina, Kansas from March 21-23. Exciting New Additions This year, EquiFest is...

Colorado Horse Rescue Launches HorseAlert in California to Facilitate Equine Evacuations
January 21, 2025
Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) expands its lifesaving HorseAlert system to California to help horse owners evacuate safely during natural disasters. This free, community-powered platform connects horse owners in need with volunteer trailer drivers. How HorseAlert Works: Horse owners and drivers can sign up for free at horsealert.org. Modeled after widely...

Brooke USA Launches Fire Horses Emergency Campaign Supporting Equines Affected by California Wildfires
January 16, 2025
Lexington, Ky. – Brooke USA Foundation is committed to helping equines in need during times of disaster and to this end, the organization is launching the Fire Horses Emergency Campaign to support these animals which have been abandoned, lost, displaced or separated from their owners during the California wildfires. Brooke...