The Kentucky Derby is an exciting two minutes, but what about a race that lasts 100 miles and a teenage girl and her humble horse win it all, finishing in less than 14 hours?
Over the winter, I had a...
Horse-related summer jobs funded what I wanted to do more than anything: ride more horses. I’ve worked as a helper at a horse day camp, a counselor at a sleep-away horse camp and as a camp wrangler. I loved...
In Part 1 of Road-Ready Tips for Hauling Horses, we looked at routine cleaning and checking of your horse trailer. In Part 2, we'll look at the maintenance that needs to be performed before your first trip of the...
It happens to everyone. You’re talking to an acquaintance and you suddenly realize that her eyes have glazed over. Your voice trails away and you wonder what you said to make the lights of interest disappear."I didn’t say anything...
Happy Friday, everyone. Here’s what you can talk about with your barn buddies this weekend.The Kentucky Derby. I don’t really follow racing, so my Derby pick is always the one with the weirdest name....
How old was the youngest jockey in Kentucky Derby history? How much mint does it take to make all those mint juleps? This video from Kentucky.com gives you some lesser-known trivia about America’s most famous Thoroughbred race along with...
I’ve been thinking a lot about the topic of equestrian fitness lately as I’ve
been trying to improve my fitness out of the saddle. Plus, last weekend
was the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, where the top riders in one of
the most...
Since 2011, the Kentucky Reining Cup has been held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, and has become a fan favorite in its own right. After a thrilling day watching top riders tackle one of the toughest...
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.It’s Rolex Week, which is our favorite holiday here at Horse Illustrated HQ. Keep checking back here on HorseChannel for updates from...
On my 16th birthday, I received the best gift of my life: a beautiful pony I could have only dreamed of. As we grew together and successfully competed in numerous disciplines, I always counted on having this pony for...
