The horse industry is a vibrant and economically diverse field, and Horse Illustrated brings you news from across the entire industry. It also contributes a lot to the American economy, including almost 1.7 million jobs through direct and indirect employment. In addition, it contributes more than $122 billion contribution toward the U.S. economy. Topics covered by Horse Illustrated include awards, association news, new programs for horse people, horse business events, legislative changes, and more. Stay informed about the issues that matter to you and all horse owners, learn about all that horses and related organizations have to offer, and figure out what role you want to play within it.

United States Pony Clubs Symposium and Convention to be Held Where the Mountains Meet the Sea in 2020
January 22, 2020
Equestrians of all ages and disciplines are invited to attend the 2020 United States Pony Clubs Equine Symposium and Convention, Presented by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, held in Seattle, WA, January 29- February 2, 2020, at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center. The event offers educational opportunities with...

ASPCA Regional Support Center for Horses Launches in Oklahoma City
January 14, 2020
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) announced the ASPCA Regional Support Center, a pilot program to provide fully subsidized services to horse owners in need in the Oklahoma City area. In collaboration with a local veterinary clinic and several re-homing partners, the open-admission ASPCA Regional...

Darry Lou and El Primero Win 2019 U.S. Equestrian Horse of the Year Titles
January 13, 2020
U.S. Equestrian announced Darry Lou, Abigail Wexner’s 2008 Dutch Warmblood stallion, has been voted the 2019 U.S. Equestrian International Horse of the Year and El Primero, Bryan Baldwin and Meralex Farm’s 2009 Dutch Warmblood gelding, has been voted the 2019 U.S. Equestrian National Horse of the Year. U.S. Equestrian International...

Collegiate Teams Selected for the Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge
January 6, 2020
At the 2019 Stock Horse of Texas World Championship Show, three top-performing collegiate ranch horse teams earned their invitation to compete in the first ever Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge. The collegiate teams who earned a place in the Road to the Horse Collegiate Colt Starting Challenge...

American Saddlebred Horse Association’s Devin Sell Wins 2019 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award
January 5, 2020
U.S. Equestrian announced Devin Sell of Georgetown, Ky, as the winner of the 2019 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award in recognition of her 2019 contributions and achievements. The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award identifies outstanding youth members actively involved in their respective discipline or breed organizations and acknowledges their potential as future...

Julia Stone Named the 2019 U.S. Equestrian Junior Equestrian of the Year
December 21, 2019
The U.S. Equestrian Junior Equestrian of the Year, who will be acknowledged at the 2020 U.S. Equestrian Annual Meeting at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Fla., is Julia Stone. Stone will receive her award during the U.S. Equestrian Pegasus Awards presented by Adequan on Friday, January...

The 2019 U.S. Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Ellen Di Bella
December 20, 2019
The 2019 U.S. Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Ellen Di Bella. She will be honored at the 2020 U.S. Equestrian Annual Meeting at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Fla. during the Pegasus Awards presented by Adequan on Friday, January 10, 2020, along with...

2019 PATH Intl. Award Winners Honored During 50th Anniversary PATH International Conference and Annual Meeting
December 16, 2019
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Award Winners were honored to celebrate the people and equines who partner together to change the lives of people who live with physical, mental, emotional and learning challenges. PATH Intl. award winners included certified professionals, veterinarians, volunteers and horses. This year’s...

National Day of the Horse Celebrates 15 Years on December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
On November 18, 2004, United States Senate Resolution 452 Recognized December 13 as National Day of the Horse and encourages the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States. We extend our appreciation to all...

Andalusians and Lusitanos Crowned at the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association National Championship Horse Show
December 3, 2019
The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) made the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, their home for the 2019 IALHA National Championship Horse Show. From November 5-9, more than 90 of the country’s top purebred and part-bred Andalusians and Lusitanos were presented in a variety of...