Rena Starlight For the next few months, horseillustrated.com will be giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) in Lexington, Kentucky. Following multiple horses throughout their time at the center, readers will find out how Thoroughbreds...
Stuck at work? Tired of sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen? We totally get it—we’d rather be out trail riding, too. We don’t condone lying to your boss about an emergency at home and then ditching...
In October 2015, news of a massive rescue effort at Peaceable Farm in Virginia made national news. More than 80 horses were said to be at the farm, dozens suffering from neglect and several had already died of starvation...
Horses lend themselves to art in a thousand different ways. Their musculature, glossy coats, movements, and facial expressions have graced canvases and walls for millennia. Dr. Patricia Frederick is an equine veterinarian and sculptor who celebrates the equine form...
Summer vacations are great—unless you (gasp!) can’t take your horse with you. Then it just becomes a period of time in which you’re separated from your equine best friend. But while you’re relaxing at the beach, soaking up the...
Summer means sunshine, horseback riding and long show days. But for some new high school grads, summer also brings the question of whether or not to bring a horse to college in the fall. I chose to bring my...
"I wish I could ride, but…”Do you hear this from co-workers, acquaintances or relatives when they find out you’re involved in the horse world? For people who love horses but don’t actively participate, getting involved with the equestrian world...
When it comes to bringing a horse to his first show, even the most experienced competitors can get a bit rattled. But according to horse show judge Jennifer Moshier, making that first experience a good one can determine how...
You’ve made it to the horse show! Now with the drive behind you, you can focus on the show at hand. But wait—there’s still a lot to do before you ride through the gate for that first class—there are...
It’s the land of kangaroos and wallabies, kookaburras and koalas. But it’s also a realm with a rich horse heritage and some amazing places to ride.
It’s Australia, of course, both a country and a continent, made up of...
