The horse industry is uniquely situated for controversy. Because it’s centered around an animal that is both fragile and dangerous, animal welfare and liability issues always surround us. In the 40 years that Horse Illustrated has been around, a...
Photo: Judy Woods/Courtesy North Fork Gypsy CobsThe horses we know as Gypsy horses trace their origins to the cobs used by the Romany people in Europe to pull their wagons. When equestrians in the U.S. discovered these horses and...
There’s a quote in the horse world of uncertain origin, though widely attributed to George Morris: "If you fall off, you either go to the hospital or you get back on.”Like most equestrians, I’m not about to tell George...
Q: How can I get my horse to longe or go around the round pen in a complete circle? He keeps cutting in to the middle and making his circles too small.
A: Cutting in is a common occurrence...
When contemplating how much you enjoy riding a particular horse, does the horse’s on-the-ground personality matter? There was a time I think I would have said no, but I’m rethinking this.I usually ride one of two horses in my...
Michelle and John won Hore Illustrated's Ride to the Roses Contest, sponsored by Horse Health Products.When I got the call and found out that I had won the Ride to the Roses Contest from Horse Illustrated and Horse Health...
If you ride an English discipline, chances are good that you own a pair of Kerrits breeches. We talked to Kerri Kent, who started the popular apparel company, to learn about her motivators and more.On learning to ride:
I’ve loved...
Your horse’s skin is his largest organ. Offering physical protection and temperature control, as well as serving as your horse’s first line of immune defense, the skin plays an important role. But what happens when your horse’s skin gets...
Life sure has a way of keeping us on our toes. While most of the time we feel like we have things pretty well in order, there are times that life can seem out of control. Whether it’s a...
Horses are wonderful companions, and they also make fantastic athletic partners! But there are a lot of equestrian sports out there—how can you decide which one is right for you? Why not try our just-for-fun flowchart and see where...
