Horse people know how to party and put on lavish and fun charity and other social events. Horse Illustrated covers the social side of the horse industry with this archive of articles. Learn what horse shows add in special social events and parties, what is happening on the equestrian social scene, and where to plan your next outing. Also learn how to bond with your barn mates and other horse people, how to throw a hopping horse-themed event yourself, and how to be the life of any event you attend. If we haven't covered your favorite equine social outing, just let us know.
Barn Banter – Episode 9 from title sponsor Straight Arrow Products
July 12, 2023
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 9, hosts Susan Friedland and Raquel Lynn chat with Stephanie Macejko, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Breyer about BreyerFest. Then, they catch up with Amanda Geci, the vice president of the International Chincoteague Pony Association...
Podcast Episode #10: Equine Affaire Ohio, Mustang Adoption, and Nature: American Horses for February 22, 2022 from Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products
February 22, 2022
In the 10th episode of The Horse Illustrated Episode of Horses in the Morning, sponsored by Title Sponsor Straight Arrow Products, hosts Glenn the Geek and Sarah Evers Conrad chat with Coagi Long, president of Equine Affaire for a preview of Equine Affaire Ohio, which happens April 7-10; Emily and...
Horse Illustrated Reader’s Horsey Holiday Memories
December 23, 2021
The following readers offered their favorite horsey holiday memories as part of our 2021 Horse Illustrated Holiday Contest. Thank you to all who entered. The winner has been notified of their win of a Horse Illustrated subscription. Happy Holidays! From Dolly T. My favorite horse related memory is that of...
Horse Holiday Entertaining
November 20, 2021
Raquel Lynn helps you become the host with the most for the holiday season using these helpful tips and chic accessories with a horse theme. Stirrup Tray You can never have enough serving trays or platters, especially for easy appetizers, cheese boards and individual desserts. The stirrup tray is a...
Editor’s Picks from the 2021 Horse Illustrated Halloween Contest
November 3, 2021
Horse Illustrated’s 2021 Halloween Contest kicked off Halloween with readers sharing photos of creative horse-themed costumes and jack-o-lanterns. Check out our editor picks from all of our entries. We hope everyone had a safe and festive Halloween with their horses, friends, and family. In addition, check out our Halloween contest entries...
Attendees Enjoy Equitana’s First American Entertainment and Education Expo in 2021
October 7, 2021
Equitana USA, produced by Reed Expositions, debuted at the Kentucky Horse Park the first weekend in October, welcoming horse lovers with a premier mix of equestrian instruction, education, shopping and entertainment. After going virtual in 2020, the long-awaited event finally greeted fans in person October 1–3, 2021, as the first...
Horse Illustrated and Young Rider Magazines Recognized for Excellence in Equine Media at 2021 AHP Equine Media Awards
October 1, 2021
Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines have a lot to be proud of in 2021 after the American Horse Publications (AHP) Equine Media Awards were doled out at the 2021 AHP Back in the Saddle Conference in Irving, Texas on September 18, 2021. The AHP Equine Media Awards are the...
A Horse-Related Fall DIY Craft
December 1, 2020
Time to give thanks! The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, and what better way to get ready than with a horse-related fall DIY craft for your holiday decor? Follow these steps for a decoration that will bring you some luck, and everyone will be thankful for your cute horseshoe décor...
A Horse Halloween DIY: Horsey No-Carve Pumpkin
October 27, 2020
Trick or treat! What better way to get ready for Halloween than with horsey crafts to celebrate the festivities with a DIY pumpkin? Follow these steps, and your pumpkin is sure to be the best in the patch (or barn!) on Halloween. Happy Halloween! Materials for a DIY Horse Halloween...
An Equestrian Christmas Party at the London International Horse Show, aka Olympia
July 15, 2020
Imagine a snow globe. Inside is the city of London, England. There’s the bridge, Big Ben, the river, Buckingham palace. Now give it a shake and it turns into a Christmas wonderland, where ponies prance, jumpers leap, and elves cavort around Christmas trees. Carolers sing and a magical, horsey Christmas...
