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Equestrian Lifestyle

Meet Cortes ‘C’

Beezie Madden and Cortes 'C' competing at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2012. To get to the Olympics with a…

9 years ago

Riding IS a Sport. Or It Isn’t. Who Cares, Really?

In the previous post in this blog, I talked about some of the ways various non-horsey media outlets attempt to…

9 years ago

Becoming Part of a Barn Community

While many of us enjoy riding for riding’s sake, most people ride for more than just the health benefits it…

9 years ago

How to Watch Horse Movies with Non-Horsey People

"She really needs to get her heels down. And wear a helmet. And is she really riding in a tube…

9 years ago

Careers in the Horse Industry: Mounted Police Officer

Horse Illustrated: What is your job title and who do you work for? Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt: I am Sergeant Joseph…

9 years ago

Why I Love Barn Chores

Okay, I’ll admit it. I love barn chores. I pretty much love everything about them from the muck boots and…

9 years ago

The Herd Welcomes a New Foal

Photo by Vassil - Own work, Public Domain It’s dark in the barn in the middle of the night as…

9 years ago

Over the Fence: Horses in Art History

There’s not a horse in sight at the baseball tournament I’m at this week in Connecticut with my family, but…

9 years ago

Horses in Drive-Thrus

Photo: Teddy Foster/Facebook My family had this great dog: a Siberian Husky named Puck. He had an independent streak, like…

9 years ago

Grand Tetons Horseback Adventure

Wyoming is known for majestic mountains, pristine rivers and the legendary plains of the Old West. The 44th state abounds…

9 years ago